A Follansbee, WV man has been sentenced to prison for his attempt to intimidate and influence jurors and witnesses in the Pittsburgh Tree of Life trial.Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 78 months in prison.According to court documents and statements made in court, Lloyd threatened jurors and[Read More…]
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Toys for Tots Donation
The International Senior Club in Weirton dropped off its donation for the Toys for Tots program prior to Christmas, ensuring many local children who are in need received a gift during the holidays.Club officers who collected toward the program included President Regina Truax, Trustee Gabriel Arlia, Secretary Rita Orler and[Read More…]
First Christian Church Donations
Members of the First Christian Church supported the Gift of Years Fellowship group by providing 25 Christmas gift bags to residents at the Weirton Geriatric Center. These residents have few or no visitors, according to church members, who wanted to do something special for their holiday.Those assisting in the project[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brook County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UNDER THE COVER OF MERCY by Rebecca Connolly. The Great War has come to Brussels, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical Institute, faces an impossible situation. She has sworn an[Read More…]
“Read Through 52” Library Reading Program
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch is offering a reading program for all ages! “READ Through 52” – a year of reading 52 books in 52 weeks!Make some space in your week to read. By the end of the year you’ll have more insight, more perspective, and more[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Missing Mittens”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Howard Russell “Russ” Irvin, Jr.
HOWARD RUSSELL “RUSS” IRVIN, JR., 91, of Wellsburg, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Russ was a devoted husband and preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Janet (Atwell) Irvin. Russ was born on September 16, 1932, and raised in Wellsburg, WV a son of[Read More…]
Gino Anthony Meca
GINO ANTHONY MECA, 93, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Liza’s Place – Valley Hospice with his daughters at his side. Gino was born on January 5, 1930 in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late James Meca and Louise (Marrocca) Meca.[Read More…]
William “Bill” Ora Dotson
WILLIAM “BILL” ORA DOTSON, 58, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA with his friends and family by his side. Bill was born on October 9, 1965 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Dotson and[Read More…]
June Ann Wolfe Daugherty
JUNE ANN WOLFE DAUGHERTY, 87, of Beech Bottom, WV passed away December 26, 2023, at home. She was born December 17, 1936, in West Liberty, WV to the late Clarence and Mary Westerman Wolfe, Sr. June retired from Lindsley School as a cook, and was a member of the West[Read More…]