VIRGINIA ELLEN COOKE NEWTON, 97, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Follansbee, WV, passed away November 20, 2024, at The Inn at Sarasota Bay Club, Sarasota, FL. She was born October 29, 1927, in Wheeling, WV to the late Charles and Elinor Britt Cooke. In addition to her parents, she was[Read More…]
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Harry Allen Shain
HARRY ALLEN SHAIN, 69, of Bethany, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his residence under the care of his family with the assistance of Amedisys Hospice. Harry was born on October 12, 1955 in Meigs County, OH. He was the son of the late Harry Lewis[Read More…]
Terry A. Markle
TERRY A. MARKLE, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed Monday, November 18, 2024 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee. He was born September 11, 1946 in Weston, WV, son of the late Arthur and Ruth Stalnaker Markle. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Markle (January 2024); stepson,[Read More…]
Michael G. Grubor
MICHAEL G. GRUBOR, 73, of Venice, FL, formerly of Weirton, WV entered into eternal peace on November 18, 2024. After living for several years with chronic illness, he passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family. His last words were of love to[Read More…]
Douglas Walter Metz
DOUGLAS WALTER METZ, 66, of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away in Daphne, Alabama, Sunday, November 17, 2024. Douglas was born in Wheeling, WV on July 24, 1958, a son of the late Jack Metz and Sonja (Kanick) Metz of Wellsburg, WV. in addition to his father, Doug is also preceded in[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower How is your day going? I hope it is going well, and things are running smoothly as planned. But seriously how often does this usually happen?? The best laid plans can fall to pieces in a split second.Have you had days where you are trying to[Read More…]
2026 DNR Calendar Submissions Open
Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 2026 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 19, 2025, to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.Each year, the DNR selects 12 paintings for its award-winning calendar based on overall composition,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FINE PRINT by Lauren Asher. Rowan: I’m in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at Brooke County Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi Class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Notice to Redeem – 2023-C-000160
NOTICE TO REDEEM (2023-C-000160 – Brooke County – Brian Corwin) District: Follansbee CorpMap: F18CParcel: 0028 0000 0000 TO: CITY OF FOLLANSBEE, MELISSA ALLEY, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY WILT, UNITED BANK, INC., JAMES W. HOLDEN, ISAAC L. HOLDEN, CHARLES L. HOLDEN, MARTHA M. HOLDEN PROFITT, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY –[Read More…]