By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I enjoyed your lovely replies this past week about our discussion about my inspirational granddaughter and the subject of breath. Thanks for joining in and sharing your experiences as well. Your input allows me to know that my words are not just going into the void[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 WILD LOVE by Elsie Silver. “She’s been driving him wild for years. The good kind of wild. The bad kind of wild. But mostly, the kind of wild that comes with wanting your best[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, rated PG on Friday, Dec. 19.When the notorious Herdman siblings, the worst kids in town, crash the annual Christmas pageant auditions looking for snacks, they unexpectedly land the lead roles. First-time director Grace, along with her family,[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! Santa will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551[Read More…]
Getting Your Fitness Routine Started with the Help of a Health Coach
Chilly December air can make for an ideal time to get your fitness routine started. That’s because seasonal changes naturally affect our bodies and habits.While it may be a magical moment to set new health goals and improve your quality of life, it might seem easier said than done.Adjusting eating[Read More…]
Five Steps to Smarter Test Prep
It’s testing season—and students are feeling the pressure. Between midterms, SATs, coursework, and activities, staying focused and confident can be a real challenge.Today’s students have access to a new kind of test prep helper: AI. On its own, AI can be a smart study tool, offering personalized quizzes, instant feedback,[Read More…]
Karl E. Starko
KARL E. STARKO, 70, of Weirton, WV, passed Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Valley Hospice Care Center South. He was born August 18, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Karl W. Starko and Ann Marie Kollic Starko. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Chester W.[Read More…]
Carol Frances Leonard
CAROL FRANCES LEONARD, 69, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home. Born February 12, 1956, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late John Edward and Linda Madeline (Raineri) Leonard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Bass.[Read More…]
Edward Victor Folden
EDWARD VICTOR FOLDEN, 78, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Edward was born on March 3, 1947, in Dunbar, WV. He was the son of the late John Victor Folden and Mary Edith (Kay) Folden. Edward[Read More…]
Notice of Filing – NRG Energy, Inc.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON CASE NO. 25-0853-G-EFPP NRG ENERGY, INC.Enhanced Firm Pooling Program NOTICE OF FILING Application of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) for approval to offer, render, furnish or supply natural gas supply services to the public in West Virginia in the territory of Mountaineer Gas Corporation in West[Read More…]