MARY POPOVICH, 87, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted member of her church, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Advent Health in Daytona Beach, Florida, with her cherished granddaughter Allura by her side. Born on October 2, 1936, in Weirton, West Virginia, Mary was one of four[Read More…]
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Doris Eileen Henthorn
DORIS EILEEN HENTHORN, 91, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on September 28, 1932, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Burt E. and Ocy (Tredway) Hunt, Sr. In addition to her parents, she[Read More…]
Protective Order/Hearing Date – Civil Action No. 24-DV-71
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Magistrate Court Case No. 24-M05D-00083Family Court Civil Action No. 24-DV-71 To: Carl Thornton Neville Street Follansbee, WV 26037 ORDER OF PUBLICATIONPROTECTIVE ORDER/HEARING DATE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:It appearing by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not be found[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health support for the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. On Sunday, during the first day of August’s legislative interim meetings, members of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments[Read More…]
Weirton Student Places Third in Microsoft World Championship
A Weirton student claimed the bronze medal in a recent international competition that matched his technology skills against those of students from around the world. Andrew Manteau, a 2024 Weir High School graduate, represented West Virginia and the U.S. during the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Anaheim, California.[Read More…]
Canopy Brands Invests In American Muscle Docks
Canopy Brands, a growing family of trusted brands providing protection, access and mobility solutions, announces its most recent investment in American Muscle Docks and Fabrication (“AMD”).AMD, based in Wellsburg, West Virginia, is a preeminent manufacturer of stronger, simpler and more aesthetically pleasing marine access equipment for commercial and residential applications.[Read More…]
WVDOT Sweeps Three out of 10 Categories in 2024 America’s Transportation Awards Competition
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) took home three out of 10 regional awards in the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards, in competition with 13 other southeastern states. The awards were presented at the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024,[Read More…]
Back to School Safe Driving Tips: Keep Our Kids Safe
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) reminds drivers to be on high alert as children head back to school.Law enforcement officers will be targeting motorists who fail to follow all traffic laws, including, but not limited to, speed limits in school zones, yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, and[Read More…]
Bethany Yard Sale
Bethany town-wide yard sale will be held Saturday, September 14, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents will be setting up throughout the community selling items.Breakfast and lunch will be served in the church basement, along with other items.
BHS Has Exceptional Response to Inaugural Golf Season
In an effort to continue to increase educational and athletic opportunities for students in Brooke County, Brooke County Middle Schools has begun their inaugural middle school golf program. The response has been exceptional in its inaugural season. The response has been exceptional and the team now has 12 enthusiastic golfers[Read More…]