By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A couple weeks ago was Father’s Day. I decided not be cliché and write about fathers on Father’s Day. I will say that I have a pretty good father and still enjoy spending time with him. I will also say that my son is doing a[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison. “The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are–and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret:[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie You, Me and Tuscany rated PG-13 on Friday, July 17.When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that may transform her life.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn[Read More…]
Annual Worm Races at the Library
“On your mark, get set, squirm!” Adopt or bring your own worm and enter it in our exciting worm races at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, July 16 at 5p.m. The first worm to cross the finish line is the winner. There will be qualifying heats, semi-finals and[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, July 15 at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs rated PG on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m.Manny the woolly mammoth and his prehistoric friends discover an underground world populated by dinosaurs so large that Manny is no longer the most-feared creature in their realm.Popcorn[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis Happy July 4th! 250 years! I am so thankful we can all celebrate this great accomplishment!As for me, I was kind of quiet on the homefront! Much safer for me.Sorry about no recipes for a couple months but I am promising to do better or at least[Read More…]
Yang Cho “Bonnie” Snyder
YANG CHO “BONNIE” SNYDER, 86, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at WVU Weirton Medical Center. Born September 19, 1939, in Incheon, South Korea. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her in-laws, Malcom D. and Genevieve (Webster) Snyder, a sister-in-law, Susan[Read More…]
Barbara A. (Barrett) Dofka
BARBARA A. (BARRETT) DOFKA ,90, of Weirton, WV went to her Heavenly reward on July 4, 2026. Born January 9, 1936 , she was the daughter of the late Ethel Mae and Otto Barrett. She was proceeded in death by the love of her life of 56 years Edward F.[Read More…]
Edie Kusko
EDIE KUSKO passed away at home in Weirton on Friday, July 3, 2026 after two months of home hospice care. Born Edith Mae Apitzsch on March 13, 1938, she was the daughter of Arthur and Eva Apitzsch of Weirton. She graduated from Follansbee High School with the Class of 1957[Read More…]