Author: Brooke Review

Judy Carol Burdine

JUDY CAROL BURDINE, 74, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed from this earthly realm on April 8, 2024. Born on August 25, 1949, in Weirton, WV, Judy was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Zina (Kester) Mossor. She was also preceded in death by her brother[Read More…]

City of Wellsburg Notice of Application

NOTICE OF APPLICATION The City of Wellsburg Police Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for an upcoming Civil Service Exam, to be determined sometime in May, for the purpose of establishing a certified list of applicants for future openings in the position of patrolman with the Wellsburg Police Department.The City[Read More…]

Brooke County Early Voting Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE Brooke County will hold early voting from Wednesday’s-Saturday’s, May 1-May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m.-5 pm., at the Brooke County Courthouse Commission Room.Polling locations for the Primary Election will be as follows: 1st Delegate District – St. Nicholas Orthodox Church – Precinct 24 and 24C 2nd Delegate District:Freedom[Read More…]

History of the Brooke Relays

By: John L. Davis On April 11, 1951, several hundred spectators gathered at Wellsburg High School’s Memorial Stadium (dedicated in 1947) to watch the inaugural edition of the Brooke Relays. The event was the first track meet held in Wellsburg since the 1920s. The cinder track itself had been completed[Read More…]

Electric Consumers to See Lower Electricity Bills

Two decisions by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will result in lower electricity bills for customers than Monongahela Power Co. and Potomac Edison Co. has requested.The first approved a broad-based compromise that cuts in half a $207 million rate increase proposed by the utilities.Instead of approving a 13[Read More…]