Several Wellsburg churches are working together once again to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9–11:30 a.m. daily the week of June 19–23, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to children ages four[Read More…]
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Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
David and Carolyn Velegol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2023. They were married on June 5, 1963 at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Clarksburg, WV. The Reverend John Duda officiated.Carolyn is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Smrek) Kopson. She was a superb[Read More…]
Students Receive Academic Honors
Forty-four students from Brooke County earned academic honors at West Virginia University during the spring term.The 19 local students and their majors who were named among the 2,783 on the president’s list with perfect 4.0 averages were:Vanessa Alatis of Weirton, aerospace engineering; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Matthew Amaismeri of[Read More…]
Brooke County Students Receive Degrees
Thirty-three students form Brooke County received degrees at Commencement at West Virginia University May 12-14.Graduates and their majors were:Sabrina Alatis of Weirton, management information systems; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Alexandra Backel of Weirton, multidisciplinary students; Tess Barnhart of Follansbee, interactive design for media; Tyler Brozstek of Wellsburg, finance; Chrissy[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SIMPLY LIES by David Baldacci. Mickey Gibson, single mother and former detective, leads a hectic life similar to that of many moms: juggling the demands of her two small children with the[Read More…]
Japanese Cooking Workshop at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, June 23, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Cooking Workshop presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University.Learn how to make “ONIGIRI” A Japanese Rice Ball. Rice balls are an important comfort food that feel like home[Read More…]
Plants and Pollinators: Perfect Partners! Program with The Schrader Center
Join the Schrader Center at the Brooke County Library on Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. This interactive program will include stories, games, and hands-on opportunities to examine nature artifacts as we take a close look at the diversity, importance, and fragility of the world’s plants and pollinators.Delight at wearing[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, June 21, 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…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Tuesday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day.
Meredith “Murph” William Weatherhead
MEREDITH “MURPH” WILLIAM WEATHERHEAD, 70, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Country Club Manor, Steubenville, OH under the care of the staff with the assistance of Southern Care Hospice. Murph was born on June 23, 1952 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the[Read More…]