SUSAN ANN (CLARK) PHILLIPS, 85, of Beech Bottom, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. Susan was born on February 11, 1941, in Moundsville, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Rose) Clark. A 1959 graduate of Wellsburg High School, Susan[Read More…]
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Ethel Mae Yeager
ETHEL MAE YEAGER, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on July 27, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harold and Ethel Madden. To know Ethel was to know a woman who loved deeply,[Read More…]
Archery and Crossbow Season Opens
Archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar opened Sept. 26.“Archery and crossbow seasons are a great opportunity to introduce new hunters to the sport. As early big game seasons, they are highly anticipated and a great opportunity to reconnect with other hunters and enjoy the[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives….. remember hearing that on the television mid-afternoon at the doctor’s office, your neighbor’s house, your relative’s house, or maybe even at your own house?? It was an ongoing soap opera about families and affairs[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DIVORCE by Freida McFadden. Naomi was living the quintessential love story. Boy meets girl. They fall in love, get married, buy a dream house, start a family…Then–he kicks her out, hires the city’s[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Journal Junkies at the Library
Do you like to keep a record of where you have been, what you cooked, or to jot down your thoughts? Join like-minded people for a monthly drop-in creative session at the Brooke County Public Library on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12–2 p.m.Bring your own journal(s) along with materials[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Breadwinner” rated PG on Friday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m.A supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. He struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Toy Story 5 rated PG on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call the[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Join us for the Mountain Readers Become Leaders! Literacy Initiative. Children will enjoy the story “Little Red and Big, Bad Fred” by WV native, author and illustrator, Ashley Belote[Read More…]