By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Here are words you would rarely put together: railroad safety and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.Yet, when it comes to keeping rails safe and clear in the Mountain State, those duties fall to our commission.And the center of that work is[Read More…]
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2026 Vacation Guide Unveiled
West Virginia tourism officials have unveiled the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide.Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, legislators and state tourism partners participated.“The quality and usefulness of this guide is astounding,” said Morrisey. “From rich history and world-class outdoor recreation to small businesses and[Read More…]
Local Students Named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
More than 1,400 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Point Park University. Among those students includes Alexis Faessel of Follansbee and Tanner Finsley and Brandon Ware, both of Weirton.To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a 3.5 GPA.Point Park University, immersed[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I want to continue on a bit about the subject of belly buttons and umbilical cords to take yet another leap and discuss what happens to the discard of umbilical cords as well as placenta after childbirth. I have never known anyone outside of the medical[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 13, at 12 p.m.Chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TWICE by Mitch Albom. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one[Read More…]
Brooke County Commission Estate Publication
BROOKE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES The administration of the estates of the following deceased is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Brooke County, 201 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal[Read More…]
Notice of Filing of Estate Account
NOTICE OF FILING OF ESTATE ACCOUNT TO THE CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. GADD, DECEASED,The Waiver of Final Settlement regarding the Estate of William L. Gadd, deceased, is now before the undersigned, Dean G. Makricostas, Esquuire, Special Fiduciary Commissioner for Brooke County, West Virginia, at his[Read More…]
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Timing and Video System
BID ADVERTISEMENT Brooke County Board of Education is accepting bids for a Timing and Video System for Brooke High School/Brooke Middle School‘s Track Team.For bid specifications, please contact Jason Williamson at [email protected] will be accepted up until 10 a.m. on Tuesday February 17, 2026 by either dropping the bid off[Read More…]
WV DOH Notice to Contractors
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843,[Read More…]