The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from Santa Claus, are once again sending personalized letters from Santa to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be visiting them soon. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends may request to[Read More…]
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Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Prancer: A Christmas Tale, rated PG on Friday, Dec. 15, at 12 p.m.Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gathers for Christmas.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the circulation desk[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m.Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DISAPPEARANCES by Linda Byler. Sadie may be married now, but she’s as spirited as ever, and her life is no less tame. In fact, soon after she and Mark are settled[Read More…]
Marjorie Grace (Bayless) McGowan
MARJORIE GRACE (BAYLESS) MCGOWAN, 85, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Carriage Inn, Steubenville, OH. Marjorie was born on June 4, 1938 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Herbert T. Bayless and Virginia Pearl (Keller) Bayless. Marjorie was a[Read More…]
Mark Aaron Kaczmarek
MARK AARON KACZMAREK, 59, of Weirton, WV, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. On March 14, 1964, Mark was the first of two children born to Martin and Sandra (Mackson) Kaczmarek. Kacz, as he was[Read More…]
Maxine P. Kisner
MAXINE P. KISNER, 96, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 at The Palmettos Memory Care of Garden City. Maxine was born in Adrian, Upshur County, WV, on November 8, 1927, the first child of the late Paul Lee and Resta Bulah Cheuvront. She is survived by a daughter, B Kisner[Read More…]
Richard Elton “Rich” Hughes
RICHARD ELTON “RICK” HUGHES, 48, of Weirton, WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 28, 2023. Born on November 2, 1975, Rick was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Rick’s life was a testament to kindness, joy, and a playful spirit. With an infectious sense of[Read More…]
Dr. Richard C. Edwards
DR. RICHARD C. EDWARDS (Captain, USN retired) died November 28, 2023 in Clearwater, FL. He was born December 5, 1932 in Beech Bottom, WV to Guy and Edith (Cunliffe) Edwards. He had a BS degree from Bethany College, a DDS from University of Pittsburgh, and became a Diplomat of the[Read More…]
James E. Brown, Sr.
JAMES E. BROWN, SR., 75, of Shippenville, PA, passed Sunday, November 26, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born January 14, 1948 in Cameron, WV, son of the late James Brown and Ida C. Ott Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye R. Brown (2003); sister,[Read More…]