Fall fire season in West Virginia started Sunday, Oct. 1, and continues through Dec. 31.The Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to 5 p.m.-7 a.m. Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m.“Autumn’s vibrant hues bring joy, but they also signal the[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Wellsburg Student Enrolls at Marietta College
Ravyn Rahr of Wellsburg, has enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester and is part of Marietta College’s Class of 2027.Rahr, who is a graduate of Brooke High School, is majoring in Environmental Studies. Students can pursue bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors offered at Marietta.Approximately 341 new students officially[Read More…]
Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey Now Available
Hunters getting ready for the fall hunting seasons may now consult the 2023 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced.The annual survey provides details about the abundance of mast, such as wild fruits and nuts, produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION PAYBACK IN DEATH by J. D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin[Read More…]
Story Hour Registration at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for Monday story hour class. Story hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library and is open for children ages 2–5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, games and a snack. Limited space is available.[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Appalachian Winter Hauntings: Weird Tales from the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Hocus Pocus 2” rated PG on Friday, Oct. 13, at 12 p.m.It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century Sanderson sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school[Read More…]
Explore and Learn “Fossil Fun” Storytime
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening “Fossil Fun” explore and learn storytime on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dinosaur Lady, interact with the pop-up museum, create a fossil craft, enjoy a snack and have lots of fun with Nick Gardner,[Read More…]
Paula Ann Vukson
PAULA ANN VUKSON, 66, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at home. Born on April 15, 1957, in Mather, PA, a daughter of the late Doris Vukson. Paula was Christian by faith and worked at Wendy’s in Wellsburg, WV. In her spare-time she enjoyed taking care[Read More…]
Sondra Lee “Sandy” Mankowski-Myers
SONDRA LEE “SANDY” MANKOWSKI-MYERS, 82, of Weirton, WV passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 6, 1941 in Steubenville, daughter of the late John and Josephine Masiak Mankowski. Sandy was a Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator and Professor who worked at Weirton[Read More…]