ROBERT F. MILLER, 52, of Wellsburg, WV passed away July 11, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. He was born June 21, 1971, to the late James L. and Margaret A. Willis Miller. He is survived by his two sons, John and Robert Miller; a daughter, Emily Miller of[Read More…]
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Rebecca Leola Helmick
REBECCA LEOLA HELMICK, 78, of Weirton, WV passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1945, in Everett, PA, the daughter of the late Russell and Alice Pencil Conover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Earl Helmick (2018); sisters,[Read More…]
Armeda Joan DiLorenzo
ARMEDA JOAN DILORENZO, 102, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023. Born on August 8, 1920, in Burgettstown, PA, Armeda was the daughter of Giovanni and Loretta Zuccaro Bernola, Italian immigrants who instilled in her a strong work ethic and[Read More…]
Pamela Jean Giordano
PAMELA JEAN GIORDANO, 80, of Weirton, WV formerly of Franklin, NJ passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born February 19, 1943, in Newton, NJ, The daughter of Phoebe Hubbard Rude of South Carolina and the late Chester Rude. She was also[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library and Brooke Hills Park
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 24, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a kindness theme and Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m., at Brooke Hills Park with a camping theme. Children[Read More…]
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, July 28, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Tea Ceremony presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Learn and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required. Call the circulation[Read More…]
Student Research Symposium Impresses
TOPPER-SURE (Training Opportunity for Pre-Professionals, Educators, and Researchers Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) is the official name of the summer undergraduate research program at West Liberty University, and the work results in a symposium that showcases posters and data, giving valuable feedback for students.The 2023 research was displayed on Friday, July[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Promotion of Staff Member
Bethany College announces the promotion of Heather Taylor to the position of associate professor of English. With an impressive background in education and a deep commitment to accessibility, Taylor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role.Taylor’s journey at Bethany College began in 2005 when she earned[Read More…]
WV DOH Proposes to Remove Traffic Lights in Follansbee
The West Virginia department of highway is proposing a plan which is sparking controversy to remove traffic lights from key intersections throughout the city of Follansbee.Although these traffic lights are currently operating, the city says they still experience excessive speeding along Route 2 daily.The lights included would be at the[Read More…]
Sinkhole in Beech Bottom to be Addressed
An ongoing sinkhole problem in Beech Bottom is one step closer to being resolved, as local officials have gotten word that the larger issue — a failing underground drainage line — will be repaired.The issue has been ongoing for years and has recently gotten worse with a large sinkhole along[Read More…]