The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE VIPER by Brad Meltzer. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He’d better be–he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he[Read More…]
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Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3. The Brooke County Public Library will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 4.
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Story Hour with the Easter Bunny at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Story Hour and with the Easter Bunny on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, a visit with the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available.[Read More…]
C. Wayne Williams
C. WAYNE WILLIAMS, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. Born on August 25, 1932, in Mannington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late George H. Williams and Loretta F. Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, Wayne[Read More…]
Mary Kay Heiserman
MARY KAY HEISERMAN, 65, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born on August 29, 1960, in Weirton, WV, she was one of four children born to the late James E. and Rose Marie (Brown) Allen. She was a graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1978,[Read More…]
Joseph Leonard Vagnozzi
JOSEPH LEONARD VAGNOZZI, 77, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Weirton Geriatric Center. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Frank and Catherine “Katy” (Consalvo) Vagnozzi. In addition to his parents Joe is preceded in death by[Read More…]
Joseph Paul Lizon, Jr.
JOSEPH PAUL LIZON, JR., 71, of Wellsburg, WV passed away March 21, 2026, at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, OH. He was born December 13, 1954, in Wheeling, WV to the late Joseph Paul Lizon Sr. and Betty Lou Turner Lizon. Joe worked as an independent truck driver, Lizon Trucking. In[Read More…]
Ruth Marie (Shawver) Pickens
RUTH MARIE (SHAWVER) PICKENS, 81, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV. Ruth was born on January 15, 1945 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Donald Shawver and Edith (Dennis) Shawver. Ruth was a member of the Hooverson[Read More…]
Brigitte Anna Bilderback
BRIGITTE ANNA BILDERBACK, 77, of Weirton, WV passed away on March 18, 2026, just two days after celebrating her birthday. Born on March 16, 1949, in Itzehoe, Germany, Brigitte was the daughter of the late Edgar and Hildegard Naujack. She met her former husband while he was stationed in Germany,[Read More…]