JOHN JAMES BADO, JR., 69, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Sienna Woods in Wintersville, OH. Born on January 11, 1957, in Follansbee, WV, he was a son of John and Mary Frantz Bado, Sr. A graduate of Buckeye Local High School[Read More…]
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Notice of Successor Trustee’s Sale
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Successor Trustee by that certain Deed of Trust dated February 14 th , 2025, executed by Ethan J. Recktenwald to J. Christoper Gardill, to secure WesBanco[Read More…]
Name Change – 26-P-46
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Civil Action No. 26-P-46 IN RE:Change of name from Ava Renee Smith to Ava Renee Mellott ORDER OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of July, 2026, at 1450 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter[Read More…]
City of Follansbee – App for FT Police Officer
JOB OPENING The City of Follansbee is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. WV Law Enforcement Certification preferred.The starting pay is $24.00/hour for a WV-certified officer. Benefits include Health care, dental, life, and optical. PERS retirement is effective immediately upon hire. There is a 90-day probationary period[Read More…]
Town of Bethany Ordinance Proposal
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Bethany has proposed the following Ordinance: Ordinance 206 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BETHANY, WEST VIRGINIA,AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 103, 120, 149, and 158 WHICH ESTABLISHEDTHE PUBLIC SAFETY AND SERVICE FEE, WITH RESPECTTO THE GENERAL RATE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 7, adopted[Read More…]
Trustee’s Sale of Valuable Real Estate
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vesting in it by that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 1, 2024, in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Brooke County, West Virginia, in Book 637 at Page 731,[Read More…]
WVDE Welcomes Students into Order of the Golden Horseshoe
Ava Donley, Alexander Dotters and Westin Morton, Brooke County’s three winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award, will be honored by the West Virginia Dept. of Education June 9 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston.The 95th class of eight-grade winners will be inducted into the Order of the Golden Horseshoe[Read More…]
WV Governor’s Schools to Incorporate Special Activities for America’s 250th Birthday
As part of the national Semiquincentennial celebration, several of the 2026 West Virginia Governor’s Schools will incorporate special America250-themed activities and programming this summer, giving students the opportunity to explore the nation’s history, culture and innovation while preparing for future careers.Approximately 350 students have been accepted into one of the five Governor’s[Read More…]
Detecting that Leak
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Safety is a top priority at the Public Service Commission, and that includes helping West Virginians protect their homes from dangerous natural gas leaks.The commission regulates in-state transmission of gas and hazardous liquids and gas distribution lines.Our team of gas pipeline safety experts[Read More…]
Local Individuals Come Together at Retreat
A group of local individuals are joining forces to create tailored and unique retreat experiences, educational programs, and wellness-focused events.Led by metaStone: a healing group, provide opportunities for personal growth, community connection, stress reduction, and education in a welcoming and supportive environment. By bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds, the[Read More…]