Starting this year, voters in West Virginia will need to present identification when casting their ballots.Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed House Bill 3016, which requires voters to present a photo ID in order to vote.The legislation is designed to uphold election integrity and helps to prevent voter fraud in West[Read More…]
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County to Receive $100,000 from Lipitor Settlement
Approval of a settlement involving the cholesterol drug Lipitor will bring $100,000 to Brooke County.Attorney General J. B. McCuskey announced the distribution of $3.5 million Friday to cities and counties as part of a settlement agreement involving the drug. The settlement is from an antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer Inc. and Ranbaxy[Read More…]
Pull Up a Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Feel free to “unfriend” me if this set of words upsets you. Sigh….. here goes….. This is a tough subject but we all must consider to give it a ponder at one point or another in our lives. Parasites. Ugh…. It gives me the creeps just[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A MESSAGE IN POISON by BJ Magnani. “Sparks fly as Dr. Lily Robinson, the brilliant academic pathologist and covert assassin for the U.S. government, investigates two seemingly unrelated deaths alongside her lover, Agent Jean[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano.You will receive[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Unbreakable Boy rated PG on Friday, May 16.A young boy named Austin LeRette faces the dual diagnosis of autism and a rare genetic disease. Despite his physical, cognitive, and emotional struggles, Austin embraces his unorthodox life with positivity and wit, inspiring[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Bird Boy”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Donna Smith Henry
DONNA SMITH HENRY, 65, of Beech Bottom, WV passed away May 3, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born April 1, 1960, in Follansbee, WV to the late Virgil and Toleda Lancaster Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth[Read More…]
Victor Ray Cattaruzza
VICTOR RAY CATTARUZZA, 72, of Wellsburg, WV passed away May 3, 2025, at home. He was born November 6, 1952, in Follansbee, WV to Pete F. and Ellen Wells Cattaruzza. Victor was a retired contractor and heavy equipment operator. He was preceded by his father and survived by his mother.[Read More…]
Carl E. “Gig” Kaylor
CARL E. “GIG” KAYLOR, 84, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Weirton on February 25, 1941, Carl was a beloved son of Carl J. Kaylor and Florence (Barone) Kaylor. A lifelong resident of[Read More…]