West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) received exceptionally high marks from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) after a comprehensive review of the College’s academic offerings, policies, procedures, mission, finances, governance, and resources. The College received the decision from HLC following a site visit from a five-member evaluation team who met[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
High Visibility Speed Enforcement Begins Today
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists and motorcyclists to slow down and obey posted speed limits when traveling on West Virginia’s roads. Speeding is a dangerous, illegal, and aggressive behavior[Read More…]
WV Humanities Council Seeks Proposals
The West Virginia Humanities Council is seeking proposals for its Sept. 1 grant deadline.Four grant categories will be offered to nonprofit organizations that support educational humanities programming.Applicants may request up to $20,000 and must allow 12 weeks between the Sept. 1 deadline and the start of the project.A description of[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HARD ROAD TO VENGEANCE by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. “The Pinkertons believe Rollie “Stoneface” Finnegan was the best agent to ever wear the badge. So does dewy-eyed Pinkerton hopeful and[Read More…]
Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Teddy Bear Picnic
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a stuffed animal sleepover. You can drop off your stuffed animals for a library sleepover anytime between 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 20. Pick up your stuffed animals on Friday, July 21, at 12 p.m. and join us for a picnic and[Read More…]
Annual Worm Races at the Library
“On your mark, get set, squirm!” Adopt or bring your own worm and enter it in our exciting worm races at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. The first worm to cross the finish line is the winner. There will be qualifying heats, semi-finals[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, July 19, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 17, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library, with a camping theme and Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m., in the River Room of the Wellsburg Library, with[Read More…]
Larry Joseph Liberto, Sr.
LARRY JOSEPH LIBERTO, SR., 83, of Weirton, WV passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1940, in Weirton, WV. the son of the late Sam and Josephine LoPresti Liberto. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Liberto. Larry was[Read More…]
Minnie M. Pete
MINNIE M. PETE, affectionately known as “Aunt Minnie,” passed away on July 7, 2023. She was a cherished daughter, devoted friend, and a pillar of strength and matriarch of her family. Born on January 25, 1934, in Weirton, WV, Minnie was the daughter of Tony and Maria (Paolo) Pete. Minnie[Read More…]