The cost of mailing subscribers of The Brooke County Review copies each week has risen 35 percent since 2021.That was the report a House Committee that oversees the U. S. Postal Service has received a statement from the National Newspaper Association and others in a broad coalition of mailing and[Read More…]
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Kiwanis Club Chicken Dinner
Wellsburg Kiwanis Club will serve its annual chicken dinner Thursday, June 22, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the 12th Street Fire Station in Wellsburg.Those purchasing meals can park in the Wellsburg Banquet Hall parking lot across the street.The $13 meal will include one-half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and[Read More…]
Flag Retirement
Retirement of American Flags will be done on the front lawn of Chambers and James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m.Anyone can take a worn, torn or soils American Flag to be retired properly by the staff of the funeral homes as well as[Read More…]
Community Yard Sale Set
Hooverson Heights will have a community yard sale Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.A list of address participating is available at PeP’s Deli, 2000 Eldersville Rd., Follansbee, and Moe’s on Main, 1031 Main Street, Follansbee.
BHP Announces Auditions for Final Two Shows
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces auditions for the last two shows of the season, which will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Playhouse.“Run for Your Wife,” a comedy written by Ray Cooney, will hold auditions at 10 a.m. The plot involves a taxi driver who gets away with having[Read More…]
New Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Planned Giving
Bethany College is announcing the recent promotion of alumnus Deno Emili ’78 as its executive director of alumni engagement and planned giving.“Deno’s passion for Bethany College and his ability to connect with our alumni is truly inspiring,” says Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Communications Lori Weaver. “His ideas[Read More…]
Free Fishing Weekend Returns
West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11, as part of a nationwide effort to make fishing more accessible to the public.During those two days, residents and nonresidents are able to fish for free in West Virginia’s public lakes, streams and rivers without having to buy a license.The[Read More…]
Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries to Hold Yard Sale
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday July 1, at the Brooke County Library, located at 945 Main Street, Wellsburg, from 9:00 a.m.–2 p.m.The cost is $20 per 10×10 spot. You are responsible for your own canopy, table, chairs, set up,[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, June 29, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert. You will[Read More…]
Stuffed Animal Workshop at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a free stuffed animal workshop at 11 a.m. at the Wellsburg Library and 5 p.m. at the Follansbee Library on Thursday, June 15. Children will stuff their own Teddy Bear! Limited spaces are available and registration is required. Call[Read More…]