ERNEST “ERNIE” L. CARR, 75, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1950, in Pennsboro, WV. On May 25, 1974, Ernie married the love of his life, Marsha (Kozora) Carr. They were truly inseparable best friends in[Read More…]
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Marianne E. Campbell
MARIANN E. CAMPBELL, 75, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1950, to the late George Campbell and Janet “Jennie” Laird Campbell. Mariann was a graduate of Wellsburg High School and went on to further her education at Marshall University. She dedicated[Read More…]
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located at the corner of 11th and Charles Streets will hold a free Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.The menu will consist of scrambles eggs, sausage and pancakes.Dine in and carryout orders will be available. To preorder, call 304.737.0488 no later[Read More…]
Elks Fish Fry
The Wellsburg Elks Lodge, located at 834 Charles St. will hold a fish fry Wednesday, Feb. 18 and every Friday during the lent season from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Eat in and take out will be available, along with delivery.
Weirton Restaurant Week Returns
After a successful debut in 2025, Weirton Restaurant Week returns for its second year, taking place March 1-7, 2026. Hosted by the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the weeklong promotion once again invites residents and visitors to dine local, explore new[Read More…]
Trains Are Beautiful, but Tracks Must Be Respected
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Here are words you would rarely put together: railroad safety and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.Yet, when it comes to keeping rails safe and clear in the Mountain State, those duties fall to our commission.And the center of that work is[Read More…]
2026 Vacation Guide Unveiled
West Virginia tourism officials have unveiled the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide.Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, legislators and state tourism partners participated.“The quality and usefulness of this guide is astounding,” said Morrisey. “From rich history and world-class outdoor recreation to small businesses and[Read More…]
Local Students Named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
More than 1,400 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Point Park University. Among those students includes Alexis Faessel of Follansbee and Tanner Finsley and Brandon Ware, both of Weirton.To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a 3.5 GPA.Point Park University, immersed[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I want to continue on a bit about the subject of belly buttons and umbilical cords to take yet another leap and discuss what happens to the discard of umbilical cords as well as placenta after childbirth. I have never known anyone outside of the medical[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 13, at 12 p.m.Chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success[Read More…]