The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy has announced Class 1-23 as the 60th class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, June 16 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. A total of 70 graduates from 27 counties across the State of West Virginia successfully completed the requirements[Read More…]
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Kiwanis Duck Derby Held
The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club Duck derby was held on June 11 with car cruise, a hat contest, and the famous duck derby. One thousand ducks went into the river for the derby, with the winning duck bringing in $1,000 to Matt Serevicz. Other winners included Main Street Bank, Family Roots[Read More…]
Volleyball Tournament Held
The volleyball tournament Sunday that was part of Wellsburg’s 4th of July Celebration ended with the team of Grant Yost, Michael Gibson, Cory Maynard and Remington Parr as the runner-up and the team of Kelly Harris, Michael Amuso, Becky Parr, Winston Parr and Scott Mitchell winning the title. The event[Read More…]
100th Birthday Celebrated
Isabell Metzger, a long time resident of Wellsburg, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday, July 6.Isabel was born and raised in Fayette City, PA and spent most of her adult life living at 920 Washington Pike, Wellsburg. She currently resides at Weirton Geriatric Center.She married William (Bill) Metzger in 1943[Read More…]
Bethany College, West Liberty University Announce Dual Programs
Bethany College and West Liberty University are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Dual Enrollment Programs in teacher education and nursing. This strategic partnership will enhance educational opportunities for students of both institutions.The MOU, signed on June 27, solidifies the commitment of West[Read More…]
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner to be Held
Rick and Melanie Glover will benefit from a spaghetti dinner set for Friday, July 28, from 12-6 p.m. at the Follansbee Community House, 1425 Main St.They unexpectedly lost their daughter, Annabella Glover, recently.The fundraiser will help with unexpected expenses like funeral and medical bills as well as further needs of[Read More…]
Kindness Story and Craft at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story and craft time on Tuesday, July 11, at 11 a.m. for kids ages 8 and up. Children will enjoy the story “Creating Kindness” and enjoy making kindness rocks! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 10, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a kindness theme and Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m., in the River Room of the Wellsburg Library with[Read More…]
Storyteller to Share Campfire Tales at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be hosting storyteller Judi Tarowsky on Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. Judi will be entertaining us with campfire tales. We will share fun, interactive stories as we gather “All Together Now!” for the 2023 Summer Reading Program.Judi Tarowsky was a newspaper reporter and editor[Read More…]
Kids Boat Races at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding boat races for kids on Friday, July 14, at 12 p.m. Kids will create their own boat and race in our regatta! Registration is required. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.