West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is now enrolling students for its Summer Welding Institute, an intensive, 10-week training program designed to quickly prepare individuals for high-demand careers in welding.The program, held on WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus, begins June 2 and runs through August15, and offers hands-on training in MIG, TIG,[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Treasures….. one is silver and the other is gold. I’m talking about friendship! Are you mature enough to remember that old song that is sung in a round? Do you know what it means to sing in a round? Let’s start with that. A round is[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WARD D by Freida McFadden. All she has do is make it through the night shift…Ward D is the hospital’s mental health unit and as a medical student, Amy is required to gain experience[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
BHP Opens 54th Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse opens its 54th season with the Southern classic, “Steel Magnolias,” written by Rob-ert Harling. Performance dates will be May 30-June 1 and June 6-8.As the title suggests, the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.”The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon[Read More…]
Quilt Raffle Fundraiser
American Legion Post 34 of Wellsburg has teamed up with Metastone: a healing group, 720 Charles St., Wellsburg and The Brooke County Review, 55 Townsquare, Wellsburg to do a quilt raffle fundraiser for local veterans.Raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 per ticket or 3/$25 in a chance to win[Read More…]
WVNCC Offers Summer EMT Bootcamps at Both Campus’
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be held at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus beginning May 27, 2025, and running for five[Read More…]
BHP Hosts Second Annual Northern Panhandle Paranormal Conference
Brooke Hills Playhouse is having a fundraiser, the Second Annual WV Northern Panhandle Paranormal Conference on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Playhouse. This event is sponsored by Fred Saluga from WVCUE (West Virginia Center for Unexplained Events) and Brian and Terrie Seech from CCS (Center for[Read More…]
Yacos Recognized for Academic Achievement at Thiel College
Casey Yacos of Weirton was among the 360 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.Yacos achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or higher to earn the honor and was recognized at Academic Honors Convocation in March.A student must attain a grade point average (GPA) of[Read More…]