Ceairra Curran of Weirton was named to the dean’s list at West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the summer semester.To achieve that honor, students must earn 3.5-3.99 averages for 12 or more hours of credit.
Author: The Brooke County Review
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you have an imagination? What about when you were in grade school? Or in preschool age….or kindergarten? What did/do you experience with imagination? If you answered “NO” to any of these first three questions then you need to continue reading. If you answered “YES to[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Last Thing He Told Me” by[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie “The Phoenician Scheme” rated PG-13 on Friday, Sept. 19, at 12 p.m.Anatole “Zsa-zsa” Korda is ruthless, unscrupulous, and one of the richest men in Europe. During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO by Fannie Flagg. “Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these thirty warmhearted, often[Read More…]
Howard Wilson Gooden, Sr.
HOWARD WILSON GOODEN, SR., 78, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at PAM Hospital in Oakdale, PA. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Elkins, WV a son of the late Glenville Merl and Thelma Grace (Powley) Gooden. In addition to his parents, he is[Read More…]
Joseph Michael Kurcina
JOSEPH MICHAEL KURCINA, 73 of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born August 19, 1952, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Michael Joseph and Angeline (Berarducci) Kurcina. He graduated from Brooke High School in 1971. Joe retired from[Read More…]
Bob Wharton
BOB WHARTON, 71, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bart and Wilma Wharton, as well as siblings, Linda Waide, Denise Decker, and Bartlett Wharton Jr. He was a devoted husband, father, and “Gbob,” who[Read More…]
Constance “Connie” (Sisinni) DiBello
CONSTANCE “CONNIE” (SISINNI) DIBELLO, 94 of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4. 2025 at her residence under the care of Valley Hospice. Connie was born on June 1, 1931 in Follansbee, WV. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Velotta) Sisinni. Connie was a[Read More…]