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Brooke County Commission – Estate Publication

BROOKE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES The administration of the estates of the following deceased is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Brooke County, 201 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal[Read More…]

DMV Warns Citizens of New Text Scam

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is warning citizens of a new text scam claiming to be DMV and requesting payment. The scam requests immediate payment for driving violations and threatens a short deadline suspension of registration and driving privilege, toll collections, service charges, criminal or civil prosecution, and credit score[Read More…]

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Returns

The West Virginia Dept. of Agriculture has announced the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for the 2026 growing season.The program provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.Seniors can sign up for vouchers through their local county senior services[Read More…]

Thanking Our Troops

Those wishing to help support our troops by thanking them can do so by stopping by the Wellsburg Post Office, located at 944 Charles St., Wellsburg and purchasing a stamp, get an envelope, and write a heartfelt message to service members.

Quarter Auction to be Held

A quarter auction to benefit the Brooke County Fair will be held Sunday, April 19, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge, located at 844 Main St., Wellsburg.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.Admission is $5 and includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will be available at[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most people have grown accustomed to the story about the monarch and how it flies to Mexico for the winter. But what do other butterflies do? Recently you might have heard about the low numbers of monarchs and that they may become extinct. But what is[Read More…]