The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced an increase in special hiring rates that went into effect July 1.The State Personnel Board (SPB) approved the implementation of a special hiring rate for Correctional Officer 1 through Correctional Officer 7 positions at WV DCR facilities across the[Read More…]
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The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FORTY-NINERS by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans from coast[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, July 25, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Affrilachia: Poems by Frank X Walker” by[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “The Boys In The Boat” rated PG-13 on Friday, July 12, at 12 p.m.The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown. The film is about[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Kung Fu Panda 4 rated PG on Tuesday, July 9, at 12 p.m.After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to…give it a[Read More…]
Shirley Amelia Petroski
SHIRLEY AMELIA PETROSKI, 77, of Weirton, WV, a beloved mother, sister, aunt and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, in Weirton Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Tkacs Mehall. Shirley’s academic journey was marked by[Read More…]
Mary Jane (Gallagher) Lewis
MARY JANE (GALLAGHER) LEWIS of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Born January 12, 1931, in New Castle, PA to John E. Gallagher and Mary Jane (Rogan) Gallagher. Mary Jane was raised in Weirton, WV. She attended St. Paul Catholic School and graduated from Catholic Central High[Read More…]
Lawrence Charles Stroud, Sr.
LAWRENCE CHARLES STROUD, SR., 71, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2024. Born in Follansbee, WV, on December 12, 1952, he was a son of the late Donald M. and Edna S. Yarosz Stroud. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother to his family[Read More…]
Pauline Ellen Guiler
PAULINE ELLEN GUILER, 66, of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV. Born on December 8, 1957, in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Paul Mayhew, Sr. and Lucille “Sis” Mayhew. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Leslie[Read More…]
Eleanor Candida (Mazzella) Evans
ELEANOR CANDIDA (MAZZELLA) EVANS, 88, of Beech Bottom, WV died peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at home. She was born on June 5, 1936, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the daughter of the late Charles Silvio and Anna Marie (Impavido) Mazzella. In[Read More…]