ROBERT “BOB” THEODORE MIZOK, 86, of Wellsburg, WV sadly left us on September 4. 2023 following a long battle with illness. While his wife and children loved to tease him about his stubbornness, this was far exceeded by his love for his family. Bob deeply loved his wife of 56[Read More…]
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Patricia Ann Wilson Cotherman
PATRICIA ANN WILSON COTHERMAN, 84, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, with her loving daughters by her side. Patricia was born on August 28, 1939, in Metz, WV, to the late Edgar Lee and Bessie Elizabeth Gump Moore. She was a woman of[Read More…]
William “Twig” Watson
WILLIAM “TWIG” WATSON, 67, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1955, in Wheeling, WV, and lived and raised in Beech Bottom, WV. Twig was the son of the late William Howard and Patricia (Klingensmith) Watson. Twig[Read More…]
Roger A. Harbert, Sr.
ROGER A. HARBERT, SR., 70, of Weirton, WV passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born in New Martinsville, WV., on July 21, 1953, a son of Roger V. and Emma Nolan Harbert. Roger was a graduate of Weir High and retired from[Read More…]
Eva F. Fabianich
EVA F. FABIANICH, 97, of Weirton, WV passed Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Pam Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born January 8, 1926 in Mingo Junction, OH, daughter of the late James and Blanche Stahl Hobson. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 72[Read More…]
Charles Glenwood Thorne
CHARLES GLENWOOD THORNE, 76, of Wellsburg, WV formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2023. Charles was born March 8, 1947, in Red Bank, New Jersey to the late Glenwood and Bernice LeMasters Thorne. He was a retired mechanic for the Government Civil Service and[Read More…]
Safety on the Rails
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC ChairmanWhen I was a little girl, few things were as thrilling as standing beside a railroad track while a tall train engine rumbled past. I never lost my love for railroads as I grew older.I did, however, learn the vital importance the rail[Read More…]
September is Adult Family Care Month
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources is celebrating the contributions of adult family care providers and adult service workers as part of Adult Family Care Month during September.Gov. Jim Justice proclaimed September as Adult Family Care Month in West Virginia, acknowledging the significant role that caregivers play in[Read More…]
Railroad Safety Inspectors to Man Railroad Crossings
Railroad safety inspectors from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will be manning railroad crossings in three north central areas of the state this month to highlight railroad safety in the Mountain State.John Perry, manager of the PSC’s Railroad Safety Section, said his inspectors will be present at crossings[Read More…]
Story Hour Registration at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for Monday Story Hour Class. Story hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library. Story hour is open for children ages 2–5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, games and a snack. Limited space is[Read More…]