Bethany College celebrated the Class of 2023 Saturday in a moving commencement ceremony honoring the achievements of its 102 undergraduate and nine master’s students. The ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of the graduates and the inspiring journey that each of them traversed throughout their college experience.Bethany President Jamie Caridi opened the[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DEVINE DOUGHNUT SHOP by Carolyn Brown. For Grace Dalton, her sister, Sarah, and her cousin, Macy, the Devine Doughnut Shop is a sweet family legacy and a landmark in their Texas[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Missing, rated PG-13 on Friday, May 19, at 12 p.m.When her mother inexplicably vanishes while on a Colombian vacation, a teen named June must rely on the contemporary technology at her disposal to know the truth, encountering a web of secrets about[Read More…]
Teach and Learn at the Library
Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, May 17 anytime between 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed. Light refreshments provided.
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, May 17, 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…]
Eudokia “Vicky” Siderides
EUDOKIA “VICKY” SIDERIDES, 92, of Weirton, WV, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1931 in Serras, Greece. Daughter of the late Kalliope and John Tsoutsoumanou. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, George Siderides (March[Read More…]
Lonnie V. Blake
LONNIE V. BLAKE, 82, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully at home on Friday, May 5, 2023, surrounded by his family who loved him and all the magnificent animals he has taken over the years from hunting all over the country. Born on October 7, 1940, in Wheeling, WV a son[Read More…]
Eleanore M. Pritchard
ELEANOR M. PRITCHARD, 90, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Golden Oaks, Follansbee, WV. She was born April 29, 1933, in Longhurst, NC, the daughter of the late Walter and Pansy Stephens Wilborn. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57[Read More…]
David Lee Price
DAVID LEE PRICE, 84, of New Cumberland, WV., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 after battling cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones during his final days, which he was able to spend at home thanks to the wonderful care of Valley Hospice. David was a U.S. Army Veteran[Read More…]
Nicholas P. Konnovitch
NICHOLAS P. KONNOVITCH, 71, of Weirton, WV passed away after a brief illness at Valley Hospice Care Center North on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1952, in Steubenville, one of two boys born to Paul and Ellen Angelidas Konnovitch. Nick was a member of the[Read More…]