Years ago the Brooke County Review had two columnists who wrote a weekly opinion column mixed in with interesting facts or stories. Often times those were the first items read and we looked forward to them every week. It has been several years since we have had the luxury or[Read More…]
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WVDNR Reminds Artists to Submit Calendar Entries
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has issued a reminder for artists to submit original wildlife paintings for the 2025 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar before the deadline Feb. 14. “As we approach the art submission deadline for our award-winning wildlife calendar, we are counting on the artisan community[Read More…]
WVU-P Releases Fall Honor List
One student from Brooke County earned academic honors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the fall semester. Named to dean’s list for a 3.5-3.99 average for six or more hours of credit was Teira Parrish of Wellsburg.
WV Division of Forestry Accepting Nominations for Hall of Fame
The West Virginia Division of Forestry is accepting nominations for the next round of honorees for West Virginia’s Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame highlights the people, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations that have significantly contributed to agriculture, forestry and family life in West Virginia. Selected nominees[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, Feb. 29, at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Hollywood Daughter” by Kate Alcott. You[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Meg 2: The Trench rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m.A research team on an exploratory dive into the depths of the ocean are pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks. To survive, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim these predators.Bring[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Trolls Band Together rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m.This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple.Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Lendall Leon Yeater
LENDALL LEON YEATER, 81, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2023, at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH. Born on March 3, 1942, in Ashley, WV, a son of the late Burley and Bessie (Morgan) Yeater. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
Lulabelle Tate
LULABELLE TATE, 94, of Weirton, WV passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at home. She was born February 20, 1929, in Brown, WV to the late Charley and Ivy (Hayhurst) Hammond. In addition to her parents, LulaBella was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Keifer Yeater (1988) and Elza[Read More…]
Ralph Eugene Nicholson
RALPH EUGENE NICHOLSON, 85, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1938, in Bethany, WV, a son of the late George W. and Rhoda Jane (Ghoff) Nicholson. In addition to his parents,[Read More…]