JOSEPH KOSUT, 83, of Weirton, WV was reunited with his wife of 56 years on Thursday, August 3, 2023, under the care of Valley Hospice. Joe was born March 21, 1940, in Weirton. He was a Christian by faith. Life member of the Colliers Sportsman’s Club. He will be missed[Read More…]
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Donna Jean Jackson
DONNA JEAN JACKSON, 72, of Weirton, WV passed away on July 31, 2023, at the Forbes Regional Hospital after bravely battling a nine-month illness. She was born on November 2, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, to George and Margaret Brondos Shernit. In her journey through life, Donna cherished her family and[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Discusses Nonviolent Offense Parole Program
WV Press Staff ReportCHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Legislature’s Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Sunday, discussed the Nonviolent Offense Parole program, as well as the implementation of HB 3078 – which relates to the responsibilities of the Parole Board – with Division of Corrections[Read More…]
GHSP Urges Drivers to Buckle Up
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up during the statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization from Aug. 4-20.The mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia.In 2021, 40 percent of all[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Jerry and Marge Go Large, rated PG-13 on Friday, August 18 at 12 p.m.The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars[Read More…]
Create a “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Doll
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m. and make “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Dolls presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Decorate your own Japanese Lucky Doll created out of clay with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required.[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, August 16 at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Brooke County Friends to Meet at the Library
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting in the Vincent Room of the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A DEADLY DISTANCE by L. T. Ryan. Washington, D.C. Midday. A man waits at a bus stop, his intentions unknown. Two government operatives have been stalking him for days, waiting for him[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis As I sat and typed this article, it was raining so hard outside, and the winds are blowing so hard I could hardly see down to the marina.As my Grandma Polly used to say, “It is raining cats and dogs out there!” Plus, we were under a[Read More…]