THELMA JEAN GEER, 74, of New Cumberland, WV passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Born on July 16, 1950, in Doddridge County, WV, Thelma was the daughter of Florence Jean LeMasters and Janice Thompson Hupka. A 1968 graduate of Weir High School, she worked at several[Read More…]
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Richard Brian Snyder
RICHARD BRIAN SNYDER, 67, became one with the stars, surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2025. He was born May 12, 1957. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Randi “Waugh” Snyder and his mother, Judith L. “Bowers” Snyder. He is survived by his father, Walter E. Snyder;[Read More…]
Brooke County PSD/WVDEP Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Brooke County PSD have proposed a settlement of Administrative Consent Order No. 10291, which resolves violation(s) of the WV Water Pollution Control Act which occurred in Brooke County, WV. In accordance with the proposed Consent Order, Brooke County PSD has[Read More…]
Notice of Public Comment/Evidentiary Hearings – Appalachian Power/Wheeling Power Company
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON CASE NO. 24-0854-E-42T APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY andWHEELING POWER COMPANYRule 42T tariff filing to increase rates and charges. NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT AND EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company (the Companies), public utilities, filed with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia a[Read More…]
2025 Community VBS to be Held
Several Wellsburg churches are working together to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on June 9, 10, and 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to preschool children (age 4)[Read More…]
The Mistress of Mystery Perplexes Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. with Agatha Christie’s The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery.Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set of classic pop, folk, and[Read More…]
Brooke County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Charge
Harry Fred Wells, 54, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.According to court documents and statements made in court, Wells came to the attention of investigators after he pursued inappropriate communications with a minor through social media. During the investigation, a search[Read More…]
Colliers Man Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking
Lawrence James Reagan, 40, of Colliers, has admitted to the distribution of methamphetamine.According to court documents, Reagan, also known as “Larry,” sold methamphetamine in Hancock County.Reagan faces up to 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other[Read More…]
WVNCC Launches Summer Welding Institute to Train the Region’s Future Workforce
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…]
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…]