Secretary of State Kris Warner and the division of Highways have reminded all candidates and political committees about the placement of signs on any federal, municipal, county or state-owned property.According to State Code, political signs are not permitted on government property which includes rights-of-way and roadsides.Those who are convicted of[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Enhancing plant growth and production with electroculture was interesting last week. But what about all those types of bugs that are in the garden? Would you eat them? My immediate answer is: Uhhh…..NOT! There is absolutely nothing appealing about that concept to me.You know in some[Read More…]
GHSP Issues Statewide Reminder
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has issued a statewide reminder: anyone under the influence of marijuana, is unfit to drive.Partnering with the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the GHSP is debunking the myth that marijuana does not affect driving ability.The data is clear: a recent NHTSA study[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE CROSSROADS by C. J. Box. Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. Joe was found in his[Read More…]
Spreading the Word About Sun Safety
As warm weather approaches, it’s time to spread the word about spreading sunscreen.This season, a cross-industry campaign is promoting skin protection from the sun as a public health priority and emphasizes the value of sunscreen as an everyday essential for protecting your health and reducing your risk of skin cancer.FDA-regulated[Read More…]
Kayanna Shaffer
KAYANNA SHAFFER, 62, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Kayanna was born on December 26, 1963, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of James and Bonnie (Hawkins) Shaffer of Wellsburg, WV. She is preceded in death by one brother, Jereme[Read More…]
Pauline M. Huggins
PAULINE M. HUGGINS, 90, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. Born April 5, 1936, in Wylieville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Warren B. Williams and Roberta Cain Williams. In addition to her parents, Pauline was[Read More…]
Dawn Marie Riggs Tibbs
DAWN MARIE RIGGS TIBBS, 53, of Wellsburg, WV passed away April 17, 2026, at home. She was born July 6, 1972, in Wheeling, WV to Kenneth Riggs (Shari Doerr) and Sheila Stewart (Greg Leaton). Dawn was preceded in death by her daughter Deanna Tibbs. In addition to her parents, she[Read More…]
Daniel “Danny” Carlos Terek
DANIEL “DANNY” CARLOS TEREK, 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV, under the care of the staff with the assistance of Amedisys Hospice. Danny was born on May 19, 1962 in Carson, CA. He was the son of the late Robert M. Terek[Read More…]
Shirley Marie Myers
SHIRLEY MARIE MYERS, 75, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at WVU Weirton Hospital. On this day, Shirley gave the gift of life to others, by being an organ donor. She was born on July 20, 1951, in New Martinsville, WV a daughter of the late[Read More…]