Thirty-three students form Brooke County received degrees at Commencement at West Virginia University May 12-14.Graduates and their majors were:Sabrina Alatis of Weirton, management information systems; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Alexandra Backel of Weirton, multidisciplinary students; Tess Barnhart of Follansbee, interactive design for media; Tyler Brozstek of Wellsburg, finance; Chrissy[Read More…]
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The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SIMPLY LIES by David Baldacci. Mickey Gibson, single mother and former detective, leads a hectic life similar to that of many moms: juggling the demands of her two small children with the[Read More…]
Japanese Cooking Workshop at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, June 23, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Cooking Workshop presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University.Learn how to make “ONIGIRI” A Japanese Rice Ball. Rice balls are an important comfort food that feel like home[Read More…]
Plants and Pollinators: Perfect Partners! Program with The Schrader Center
Join the Schrader Center at the Brooke County Library on Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. This interactive program will include stories, games, and hands-on opportunities to examine nature artifacts as we take a close look at the diversity, importance, and fragility of the world’s plants and pollinators.Delight at wearing[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, June 21, 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…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Tuesday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day.
Brooke County Cities to Hold Elections Tuesday
Elections of city officials in Brooke County are set for Tuesday, June 13. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m-7:30 p.m.In Wellsburg, voters will elect one of two representatives from each of the city’s four wards.The only uncontested race is in the Fourth Ward where incumbent Alfred (Fred) Marino faced[Read More…]
Brownfields Sites In County to Receive Funding
Assessment of brownfields sites in Brooke and Hancock counties will be possible with $500,000 in funding announce this week by U. S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).She is the ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.The funding will go[Read More…]
Second Annual Duck Derby Set
Wellsburg Lions Club will stage its second annual Duck Derby Sunday, June 11, at the 6th Street Wharf in Wellsburg.In addition to the duck derby, the club has added a Derby Hat Decorating Contest, car show and food trucks to the event.Participants can adopt a duck for $10 to be[Read More…]
USPS Cost of Postage Rises 35%
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…]