By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A reader wrote in: “Dear Hettie, a couple weeks ago you fascinated us with information about our belly buttons. I recently came across a current big topic of the umbilical cord. I was wondering what you know or have researched about the timing of when to[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DRAGON WAKES WITH THUNDER by K. X. Song. “The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. In spite of securing victory for the kingdom of Anlai, she[Read More…]
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Did you know? The first Saturday in February thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day? If you were ever looking for an excuse to introduce the young people in your life to the library, today is the day. On Saturday, Feb. 7 bring[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities.Limited spaces available call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Paula Diana “Polly” Saver
PAULA DIANA “POLLY” SAVER, 69, of Weirton WV passed away Saturday morning, January 24, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville OH. Born March 27, 1956 in Canton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Margie and Paul McCully. She was preceded in death by her sisters Linda Kelly[Read More…]
Trueheart “Trudy” Louise Kester
TRUEHEART “TRUDY” LOUISE KESTER, 75, of Nashua, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1950, in Weirton, West Virginia, one of six children born to the late Frank and Marylene (Thomas) Culler. Trueheart was a graduate of Weir High School, Class of[Read More…]
William Sanford Fetty, Jr.
WILLIAM SANFORD FETTY, JR., 38, of Weirton, WV, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026. Billy was born on May 18, 1987, in New Martinsville, WV, to William Sanford Fetty, Sr. and Patricia Belle Mason Fetty Rodgers. At the age of15, he moved to Weirton with his mother, where he[Read More…]
Edward William Murray, Sr.
EDWARD WILLIAM MURRAY, SR., 87 of Hopedale, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center under the care of the staff with the assistance of Valley Hospice with his dear family by his side. Ed was born on April 17, 1938 in[Read More…]
Robert “Rob” Harold LaPosta, Sr.
ROBERT “ROB” HAROLD LaPOSTA, SR., 81, of Paris, PA passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1944 in Washington, PA, son of the late Robert LaPosta and Florence E. Brown LaPosta. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Ann[Read More…]
Michael S. Kokenos
MICHAEL S. KOKENOS, 74, of Weirton, WV, gently went to sleep with the angels on Tuesday January 20, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, one of two children born to the late Mike and Mary Hollaway Kokenos. Michael was a proud graduate of West Virginia[Read More…]