Morgan Roadman of Wellsburg was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Concord University in Athens, WV.The dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours and have attained averages of 3.5 or above.
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION LEAVING INDEPENDENCE by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. Independence, Missouri, 1865. Seasoned wagon master Virgil Grissom prepares to lead a new group of families westward across the Oregon Trail. Among them are struggling[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, June 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Simply Lies” by David Baldacci. You will[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Friday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 21.
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, June 18, 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…]
Watercolor Weaving Workshop for Young Adults and Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a watercolor weaving workshop for ages 16 and older on Tuesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Learn basic color theory and then apply these principles to create an art piece that weaves together two separate watercolor samples into one finished work. Come join[Read More…]
Roberta Iliene “Diddy” (Cole) Smith
ROBERTA ILIENE “DIDDY” (COLE) SMITH, 87 of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her daughter’s home under the care of Valley Hospice. Iliene was born on August 25, 1937 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Maggie Adaline (Minnis) Cole.[Read More…]
Dorothy Marie (Miller) Lancaster
DOROTHY MARIE (MILLER) LANCASTER, 85, of Wellsburg, WV passed away on Friday June 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy was born on October 12, 1939, in Wellsburg WV to the late Arthur and Wilma (Herrington) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death[Read More…]
Charles H. “Poke” Beall III
CHARLES H. “POKE” BEALL III, 79, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 19, 1945, in Wellsburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Geraldine (Fleming) Beall. Poke was a proud Vietnam War veteran who served honorably[Read More…]
Mary Ann Susan (Puskarich) Tassey
MARY ANN SUSAN (PUSKARICH) TASSEY, 90, of Weirton, WV passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. Born November 26, 1934, in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Matijasic Puskarich, both of Ogulin, Yugoslavia. Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her husband,[Read More…]