The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins partners across the country to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.Governor Justice also proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Dunbar Recreation Center Remembers the Life of Coretta Scott King
Following the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Jan. 15, the Dunbar Recreation Center, located at 300 Kessel Street in Weirton, will present An Interview with Coretta Scott King during its noon luncheon.Performed in the style of Reader’s Theatre, An Interview with Coretta Scott King shines the spotlight[Read More…]
Teacher of the Year Awards Apps
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan is accepting applications for the 2024 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards.The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 14.Winners will be chosen on the elementary, middle and high school levels, with each winner receiving a[Read More…]
Bethany College Celebrates the Reinstatement of Psi Chi Chapter
Bethany College has announced the reinstatement of its Psi Chi chapter, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi, founded in 1929, boasts a mission to encourage excellence in scholarship and promote the professional development of its members. With over 750,000 lifetime members, including renowned figures such as Drs. Albert[Read More…]
Area Homeschool Students Attend Topper Science
Twelve homeschool students in grades 8-12 from the Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE) cooperative participated in “Topper Science- Anatomy and Physiology for Homeschoolers” on the campus of West Liberty University on Monday, December 11.The event, designed by Dr. Leslie Quinn, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at West Liberty University,[Read More…]
Brooke County Students Graduate Mountaineer Challenge Academy
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Class 2-23 as the 61st class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, December 15th at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. A total of 101 graduates from 30 counties across the State of West Virginia successfully completed[Read More…]
Follansbee Man Sentenced for Obstructing Tree of Life Trial
A Follansbee, WV man has been sentenced to prison for his attempt to intimidate and influence jurors and witnesses in the Pittsburgh Tree of Life trial.Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 78 months in prison.According to court documents and statements made in court, Lloyd threatened jurors and[Read More…]
Toys for Tots Donation
The International Senior Club in Weirton dropped off its donation for the Toys for Tots program prior to Christmas, ensuring many local children who are in need received a gift during the holidays.Club officers who collected toward the program included President Regina Truax, Trustee Gabriel Arlia, Secretary Rita Orler and[Read More…]
First Christian Church Donations
Members of the First Christian Church supported the Gift of Years Fellowship group by providing 25 Christmas gift bags to residents at the Weirton Geriatric Center. These residents have few or no visitors, according to church members, who wanted to do something special for their holiday.Those assisting in the project[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brook County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UNDER THE COVER OF MERCY by Rebecca Connolly. The Great War has come to Brussels, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical Institute, faces an impossible situation. She has sworn an[Read More…]