The driver of a tractor-trailer that lost its brakes while traveling Westbound on Washington Pike was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Friday, July 18.Police investigating the accident say that brake failure was the cause of the crash and have confirmed the name of the driver, 62-year-old Gerald[Read More…]
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102nd Birthday Celebration
Isabell Metzger, a resident of Wellsburg since 1950, celebrated her 102nd birthday at Weirton Geriatric Center on July 6, along with her family.Metzger was married to the late Willian (Bill) Metzger for 67 years. She has three daughters: Carol (Bill) Lynn of Wellsburg, Mary Jane (Jim) McElroy of Follansbee and[Read More…]
BHP to Present Fourth Show of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its fourth show of the season, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” will be presented August 1-3 and 8-10. This play is dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C. S. Lewis.The traditional children’s show will have children of all ages on stage, along[Read More…]
E-LIEAP Applications to Open
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS) announced that applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (E-LIEAP) will be accepted from Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 8, or until funds are exhausted.The program helps low-income families in West Virginia who are facing an energy emergency.E-LIEAP may also[Read More…]
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner to be Held
A benefit spaghetti dinner for Kein Huff will be held Saturday, August 30, from 1-6 p.m., at the Colliers Sportsman’s Club, located 594 Puntney Ridge Road.Cost is $10 per person which includes spaghetti, salad and bread.There will also be live music by Harold and Roger Jones.The event is sponsored by[Read More…]
Peach Festival
St Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 300 Three Springs Dr., Weirton will hold its annual peach festival Saturday, August 9, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be plenty of food, baked goods, a basket raffle and crafts available for purchase. Dine in and take out will be available.
ADBC Museum to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of WWII Ending
The ADBC Museum will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, August 16. The scheduled events include the honoring of veterans who fought in the Pacific, military displays of equipment, speakers and tours of the museum. In addition, there will be a video transmission with[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE RIVER IS WAITING by Wally Lamb. Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin.[Read More…]
Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise
Counting steps as a measure of exercise is misleading, and not a useful indicator of daily exercise goals, according to exercise physiologist Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D.“Hitting 10,000 steps a day helps to prevent long sedentary periods, which are associated with health risks like blood clots and heart disease, but society tends[Read More…]
King of Clubs Returns to BHP
King of Clubs will return to Brooke Hills Park Tuesday, July 29 and every Tuesday until the King of Clubs is picked.The game “King of Clubs” is a game of chance where a successful player wins a portion of the money held in the jackpot.Doors open at 6 p.m. and[Read More…]