DOLORES “DOE” (WILLIAMSON) SACHINI, 98, of Follansbee, WV formerly of Gladden, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Dolores was born on August 25, 1924, in Bolivar, PA a daughter of the late John and Lena (Claymeyer) Williamson. In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Trash and Treasure Sale
Wellsburg Christian Church, located at 1001 Charles St. will hold its annual trash and treasure sale Friday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Higher value items will be priced, but all other items will be “name tyour price” and pay what you[Read More…]
WV DMV Now Offering Digital Titling Clearinghouse
Businesses all across America that rely on vehicle titling as a critical component of their operation can now sign up for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ National Digital Titling Clearinghouse.The clearinghouse is a central location for quick, efficient, and secure title transfers – and the first of its[Read More…]
BHP to Present Final Show of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse, along with season sponsors Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home, announces the final show of its 52nd season, “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens,” which will run August 18-20 and 25-27. In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy written by Jones Hope Wooten, the Verdeen cousins[Read More…]
Annual Peach Festival to be Held
The 60th Annual Peach Festival of St Thomas Episcopal Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the church located on Three Springs Dr. in Weirton.Roast beef, pulled pork, and sausage sandwiches with fries and cabbage and noodles will be available for purchase, along with a[Read More…]
DMV Introduces Parent’s Supervised Driving Program
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has introduced the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, a new initiative to help parents teach their teens to drive.“This program is designed to get kids interested in getting their driver’s licenses,” Gov. Jim Justice said.“I remember counting down the days to get my permit and then[Read More…]
Wellsburg Resident Pleads Guilty to Incest
David Michael Hill, 46, of Wellsburg, is facing 25-75 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of incest.That sentence is part of a plea agreement Hill made with prosecutors to avoid a sentence of 100-200 years.The agreement also dismisses five counts of second-degree sexual assault and sexual abuse[Read More…]
Brooke County Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Logan, 51, of Brooke County, has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.He says he would give underage girls alcohol and Benadryl to have sex with him.The case came to light in May when Brooke County detectives received an anonymous call concerning two[Read More…]
Sales Tax Holiday Set
Gov. Jim Justice recently announced that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money this weekend during the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax, such as clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials, laptops and[Read More…]
DHHR Reminds Parents of Vaccination Importance
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources reminds parents of West Virginia students of the importance of remaining up to date with vaccinations as the back-to-school season approaches.Children who are current with their vaccinations will automatically meet school immunization requirements.All children entering school in West Virginia for the[Read More…]