The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Elio” rated PG on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 5 p.m. Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project[Read More…]
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Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Trouble With Children (According To Dog)”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit[Read More…]
William H. Fair
WILLIAM H. FAIR, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 3, 2026, at WVU Weirton Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Weirton, to Bernard and Alma Jackson Fair. A graduate of Weir High School, class of 1984, Bill dedicated most of his[Read More…]
Paulette Kay Wright
PAULETTE KAY WRIGHT of Weirton, WV passed peacefully at her home on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Weirton to James H. and Madge (Lipke) Hans, Paulette’s life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for healthcare work. She attended the[Read More…]
Eva Mae Ford
EVA MAE FORD, 97, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Weston, WV, passed Thursday, January 1, 2026 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1928 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Clyde Hull and Lura May Hall Hull. She is also preceded in death by her[Read More…]
Kurt Michael “Mike” Floyd
KURT MICHAEL “MIKE” FLOYD, 62, of Colliers, WV died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while walking to work. Born January 4, 1963, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Okie B. Floyd, Jr. and Carol Lee (Llewellyn) Floyd. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
David Hustead Boyd
DAVID HUSTEAD BOYD, 81, of Weirton, WV, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Hustead Boyd and Rachel Adnabelle Harn Boyd. David inherited his easygoing nature from his father and carried that gentle spirit throughout[Read More…]
Brooke County Sheriff’s Department – Deputy Sheriff Testing Applications
PUBLIC NOTICE The Brooke County Sheriff’s Department will be testing for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Applications can be picked up at the Brooke County Clerk’s Office, 632 Main St Suite 201 Wellsburg, WV. BCR 01/09 – 01/16/26
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Commercial Electric Water Heater
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: BRADFORD WHITE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant Avenue,[Read More…]
WLU Students Partner with West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center
West Liberty University students in CEP 442: Community Empowerment and Engagement spent the Fall 2025 semester turning classroom learning into community impact through a hands-on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project in partnership with the West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center (WLLCFSC).Under the guidance of instructor Dr. Miriam Roth Douglas, students[Read More…]