The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HOPEFULLY EVER AFTER by Beth Wiseman. Sixteen-year-old Eden Hale doesn’t want to be defined by her current circumstances. With absent parents and a troubled past, Eden refuses to become what people expect.[Read More…]
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Liana Rae Dobbs
LIANA RAE DOBBS, 88, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born on October 13, 1934, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Lester Lionel and Mildred Kathleen (Byers) Ankrom. In addition to her parents Liana is preceded in death[Read More…]
Kong “Kayla” Runkel
KONG “KAYLA” RUNKEL passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Wyngate Senior Living Community. Kayla was born on September 1, 1949 in Bangkok, Thailand and moved to the US at the age of 17. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 24 years, Robert “Bob” Runkel and[Read More…]
John William Pannett Jr.
JOHN WILLIAM PANNETT, JR., 84, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center with his family by his side. John was born on March 31, 1939, in Baltimore, MD a son of the late John William and Ruth Eleanor (Marsh) Pannett, Sr. In addition[Read More…]
Gloria J. Fluharty
GLORIA J. FLUHARTY, 77, of Colliers, WV, passed Friday, June 2, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was born August 28, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kondik DeFebbo. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry Lee Fluharty (2013);[Read More…]
Helen Marie Anderson
HELEN MARIE ANDERSON, 82, of Florence, PA, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at home. Helen was born January 15, 1941 in Wallace, WV, daughter of the late Ira and Vallie Marie Hurst Goldsmith. She was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Edward Goldsmith; sister, Virginia Jenny Crislip; and[Read More…]
Nick G. “Tojo” Mraovich
NICK G. “TOJO” MRAOVICH, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. Born on March 31, 1933, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, he was one of eleven children born to George and Vera Hergovich Mraovich. On December 5, 1953, Nick married the[Read More…]
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Shaffer
DOROTHY MAE “DOT” SHAFFER, 98, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in Follansbee, WV. Born on May 15, 1925, in Wellsville, OH a daughter of the late Bert and Ila (Headley) Francis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in[Read More…]
Nancy Jean Brogan
NANCY JEAN BROGAN passed away May 28, 2023, while holding the hand of her husband F. William Brogan, Jr., and soon after visits from her loving daughters, Laura, and Rebecca. Nancy was highly intelligent, elegant, and friendly, and was gifted with many qualities, foremost among them being the kindest and[Read More…]
How a Rate Case Works
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase.The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility officials and[Read More…]