Author: Brooke Review

BCSWA Receives Grant

Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority will receive a $2,000 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The award was one of 25 grants totaling $52,550 given to 25 county solid waste authorities, county commissions and municipalities. The funding will be used to assist with wages[Read More…]

AG Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of[Read More…]

Wilma Teresa Tichich Watz

WILMA TERESA TICHICH WATZ, of Fayetteville, Pa. passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Wilma was born in Weirton on September 22, 1930, the daughter of the late Mildred and Barney Ticich. She is also preceded in death by her brother Bernard. She is survived by her[Read More…]

Linda Lee Nicholson

LINDA LEE NICHOLSON, 75, of New Cumberland, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH. Linda was born on August 18, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Stanley Peppler and Betty (Woods) Bywaters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded[Read More…]

Gladys V. Bee

GLADYS V. BEE, 87, of Paris, PA left this earthly world to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday August 10, 2023 at Brightwood Nursing Home. She was born July 3, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert E. Rodgers and Vernadean Craig Rodgers Steiner. She was[Read More…]

Mary Ann Henderson

MARY ANN HENDERSON, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother and a lifelong resident of Weirton, WV, passed away at her daughter’s home, with her family at her side, on Friday, August 11, 2023. Mary Ann was born on January 7, 1937, as one of the four children of John and Mary[Read More…]

Jennifer Anne Oklok

JENNIFER ANNE OKLOK, 50, of Weirton, WV passed away on August 12, 2023, surrounded by the love of her parents. She leaves behind an enduring legacy of love, resilience, and boundless compassion. Jennifer was born on April 23, 1973, in Weirton, WV, to her devoted parents, Mike S. and Olivia[Read More…]

Follansbee High Class of ‘58 Meets

The Follansbee High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 65th year since graduation Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Froelich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville, OH.The celebration was highlighted by class pictures, a meal with exceptional choices, ambiance, and staff provided by Froelich’s Classic Corner, a blessing provided by classmate Evelyn Schmitt, and[Read More…]

Drop the Shovel; Grab the Phone

By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane Do you know that even before you dig a garden or plant a shrub, you need to find out if a utility line is buried in your path?Any digging requires you to contact West Virginia 811 to get clearance ahead of time.It’s[Read More…]

Former Disc Jockey Assessed Civil Penalties

Helen Marie Nichole Smith, formerly of Steubenville and Weirton, has been assessed $270,000 in civil penalties by Hancock County Circuit Judge David A. Sims.The penalties against the disc jockey stem from violations of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act.Smith, who is now living in Cincinnati, operated a disc jockey and[Read More…]