Author: Brooke Review

Ugly Sweater Throwback Party

Ron Music and Chris Knicely of Music Done Knicely, the disc jockeys who raised money for local parks with a retro dance this summer, will return for an Ugly Sweater Christmas Throwback Party Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 p.m.-12 a.m., at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall.Admission is $10 for the dance,[Read More…]

Light Up Night

Bethany will hold its light up night Friday, Dec., 9, at 6 p.m., on Town SquareFollowing the festivities on Town Square, everyone is invited to Bethany Memorial Church for caroling, a brief program, a visit from Mrs. Santa and RefreshmentsNames of those who purchased a light will be recognized. A[Read More…]

Brooke County Senior Center Christmas Party

The Brooke County Senior Center, located at 948 Main St., Follansbee, will hold its Christmas party for senior citizens on Monday, Dec. 5.Starting at 11:30 a.m., the party will include bingo from 12-3 p.m. and an ugly Christmas sweater contest.The center will provide shredded roast beef sandwiches, with attendees invited[Read More…]

Christmas Light Up Saturday

The City of Follansbee will hold its Christmas light up Saturday, Dec. 3. It will be kicked off with a short parade at 4 p.m., which will end at the Ray Stoaks Plaza outside the City Building.The parade will be followed by a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments[Read More…]

WVSBDC Names Local Resident as New Business Coach

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center has named Steve Roberts as a new business coach for the Northern Panhandle.Roberts has a diverse background of leadership roles in manufacturing, construction, energy, market development, project management, real estate, entrepreneurship, business consulting and workforce development.Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity[Read More…]

Natural Gas Consumers Will See Lower Than Expected Bills

Customers of Mountaineer Gas Co. and Hope Gas will see lower- than-expected bills this winter due to a ruling by the West Virginia Public Service Commission.The PSC has granted much lower interim purchased gas cost (PGC) rates than the companies had requested.Mountaineer Gas had originally requested a PCG of $9.85[Read More…]