ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: BRADFORD WHITE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant Avenue,[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Kurt Michael “Mike” Floyd
KURT MICHAEL “MIKE” FLOYD, 62, of Colliers, WV died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while walking to work. Born January 4, 1963, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Okie B. Floyd, Jr. and Carol Lee (Llewellyn) Floyd. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
David Hustead Boyd
DAVID HUSTEAD BOYD, 81, of Weirton, WV, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Hustead Boyd and Rachel Adnabelle Harn Boyd. David inherited his easygoing nature from his father and carried that gentle spirit throughout[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION CARD, MAN OF JUSTICE by Monty R. Garner. Card Jordan is finally home and eager to start a new chapter with his fiancée after a grueling quest for vengeance. But just as he begins[Read More…]
WLU Students Partner with West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center
West Liberty University students in CEP 442: Community Empowerment and Engagement spent the Fall 2025 semester turning classroom learning into community impact through a hands-on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project in partnership with the West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center (WLLCFSC).Under the guidance of instructor Dr. Miriam Roth Douglas, students[Read More…]
Electric Power Demand, Coal and Natural Gas Should Rise in 2026
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia hopes, on behalf of its staff, that you have a healthy and prosperous new year in 2026.We here are hopeful for a robust economy in the new year, with an influx of business developments and population[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of New Website
As the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) moves from planning to execution, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is pleased to announce the official launch of health.wv.gov, the department’s newly redesigned website serving as a central hub for information on RHTP and the department’s broader public health mission.“This updated[Read More…]
Wellsburg City Manager Sworn In
The City of Wellsburg’s new city manager, Erica Tamburin, was sworn in during a ceremony on Monday morning, attended by first responders, her children, and community leaders.After taking the oath of office, Tamburin expressed her enthusiasm for the role and outlined her initial plans.“It’s truly an honor to serve the[Read More…]
Bethany College Biology Department Strengthens Research and Instruction
The Bethany College Biology Department is celebrating significant growth in its teaching and research capabilities following the award of a $19,900 grant from the WV STAR Division. The funding will support the purchase of a ZEISS Axio Imager A2 fluorescent microscope, a research-grade system that will greatly enhance the department’s[Read More…]
First Day Hikes
Twenty-one state parks and forests will host 24 First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors.The free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and start the year with fresh[Read More…]