Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations in West Virginia.Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower “Say your prayers, Rabbit!” Elmer Fudd used to say this as a threat to our ol’ buddy ol’ pal Bugs Bunny. But Bugs Bunny always seemed to be cool as cucumber without a worry in the world. He went about his business or actions as if[Read More…]
GFWC Holds Annual Fall Convention
GFWCWV Northern District 112th Annual Fall Convention was held October 18, at Bethany Memorial Church, with Michelle Beihl, President, Civic League of Warwood presiding. GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club hosted the convention with Helen Moren, convention chairman. Others present included Charlotte Chambers and Judy Pyle. Beihl welcomed members to Bethany and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A DAUGHTER’S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER by Dianne Freeman. Frances and George are enjoying some well-deserved leisure time in Paris when an old acquaintance from London, Alicia Stoke-Whitney, seeks Frances’s help to investigate[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]
History of Witchcraft in Brooke County
The Brooke County Public Library will be hosting Michal Traubert on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m., in the Vincent Room of the Wellsburg Library.Mr. Traubert will be discussing the history of witchcraft in Brooke County. Mr. Traubert is a descendant of Daniel Higgins, Sr., who, according to legend, was[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for staff development and training.
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis Fall is definitely in the air, and I love it.This time of year is my favorite season, followed by winter as my second favorite. I love the cool, crisp mornings and I love the smell of leaves turning and falling, and you can always smell firewood burning[Read More…]
Mildred “Mickey” Martich
MILDRED “MICKEY” MARTICH, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born November 7, 1931, in Weirton, she was one of three daughters born to Joe and Milica Divich Wujnovich. A graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1949, Mickey faithfully served as Class Reunion Treasurer[Read More…]
Norma “Dotty” Dorothy (Byers) Scott
NORMA “DOTTY” DOROTHY (BYERS) SCOTT, 81, of Colliers, WV, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at home. Dotty was born on July 13, 1944 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Harold Byers and Virginia (Smith) Byers. Dotty was a proud member of the Hooverson[Read More…]