BARBARA JO POSTLETHWAIT, 88, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Orchards in Chester, WV. Born November 2, 1937, in Independence, PA a daughter of the late Jesse and Helen (Martin) Hall. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving[Read More…]
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Robin Rae Lahita
ROBIN RAE LAHITA, 67, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born January 25, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Jean (Caldwell) Lahita. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by[Read More…]
David G. Himmelrick
DAVID G. HIMMELRICK, 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Darby Glenn Nursing Home in Hilliard, Ohio. Born on May 3, 1938, in Sanko, Wetzel County, West Virginia, David was the son of the late Norman G. Himmelrick and Wanda V. Oliver Himmelrick. In[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I am always happy when readers write in about their encounters with nature. Encounters with butterflies in particular. Locally, more than one person has seen more butterflies in their yards.Have you seen new ones in your yard this year? This year has been fabulous for fritillaries![Read More…]
WVU Announces President’s List
Mary Jane Yanchak of Morgantown, WV has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the fall and spring 2025-2026 semesters. Yanchak is a freshman majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology and the granddaughter of Shirley Yanchak of Windsor Heights.To see other students who earned honors from your[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB by Susan Patterson and James Patterson. Between their busy lives and their far-flung residences, the Mother-Daughter Book Club–four longtime college friends and their five daughters–more often discuss the books on their nightstands via[Read More…]
Journal Junkies at the Library
Do you like to keep a record of where you have been, what you cooked, or to jot down your thoughts? Join like-minded people for a monthly drop-in creative session at the Brooke County Public Library on Saturday, July 11 from 12–2 p.m.Bring your own journal(s) along with materials and/or[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie 65 rated PG-13 on Friday, July 10 at 12 p.m.After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth…65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other[Read More…]
Protective Order/Hearing – 26-DV-38
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Magistrate Court Case No. 26-M05D-00047Family Court Civil Action No. 26-DV-38 TO: Dallas Cowboy Johnson 3835 Wood Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Date of Birth: 9/5/1994 ORDER OF PUBLICATION(PROTECTIVE ORDER/HEARING DATE) TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: It appearing by evidence duly taken in this[Read More…]
Google Education Leader Steven Butschi to Deliver Bethany College’s 2026 Grimes Lecture
Bethany College will welcome technology and education leader Steven Butschi as the featured speaker for the 2026 Grimes Lecture Series during Homecoming Weekend Sept. 18-20. The lecture will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:15 a.m. in Wailes Theatre.Steven-ButschiButschi currently serves as director of education, North America, at Google,[Read More…]