The Brooke Hills Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 55th Season, featuring a diverse lineup designed to bring laughter, music and mystery to the Ohio Valley. The season highlights include:The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League, a comedy by Jones, Hope and Wooten. If you loved last season’s Always a Bridesmaid, then[Read More…]
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West Virginia GHSP Announces, Click It or Ticket Enforcement to Combat Falling Seat Belt Use
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2026 national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign. This effort, which coincides with the busy Memorial Day travel period, will see state and local law enforcement increasing patrols[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower There are more changes happening in the world than you or I can keep track of right now. As a matter of fact I am feeling a bit overwhelmed, how ‘bout you? When I get to that overload, bursting at the seams feeling in my gut[Read More…]
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members
Lauri Kozarian of Weirton and Zachary White of Wellsburg were recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.These students are among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into[Read More…]
Cumberlands’ President’s List Released for Spring Semester
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has named Holly Greaver of Follansbee to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester.To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load),[Read More…]
Student Writing Celebrated During Annual Young Writers Day Event
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and its partners welcomed more than 250 aspiring young authors to the 42nd annual Young Writers Day at the University of Charleston. This event highlights the foundational importance of writing to academic development and student success and is a collaboration among the WVDE,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION INNOCENCE ROAD by Laura Griffin. “Leanne Everhart knows women have something to fear in her artsy hometown, especially so if they’re not rich, white locals. Returning to town after her father’s death, she sees[Read More…]
Adventure Snacks at the Library
Join us in the River Room of the Brooke County Library to taste snacks from different countries, play trivia and learn snack history on Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. during our Fun Adventure Snacks program.Limited space. Registration is required. Register by calling 304.737.1551 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Robin Lee (Howearth) Stewart
ROBIN LEE (HOWEARTH) STEWART, 73, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV with her husband and family at her side. Robin was born on December 16, 1952 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee[Read More…]
Wanda Lou Perrone
WANDA LOU PERRONE, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Wanda was born on July 9, 1938, in Richwood, West Virginia, to Oran and Fairest Gainer Barker. A graduate of Richwood High School,[Read More…]