The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ASK AGAIN, YES by Mary Beth Keane. Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie NYPD cops, are neighbors in the suburbs. What happens behind closed doors in both houses–the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and[Read More…]
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Dungeon and Dragons Classes at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding Dungeons and Dragons classes on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m. Library volunteers, Game Masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon, will be instructing the classes that are open to Middle and High School Students.You will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures, and save[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi Class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie The Amateur rated PG-13 on Friday, Jan. 9, at 12 p.m.When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.Bring your lunch and[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Marie Ellen Rumora
MARIE ELLEN RUMORA, 99, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Weirton, WV passed away on Christmas Morning, December 25, 2025. Born on October 5, 1926, in Weirton, West Virginia, Marie was one of two daughters born to the late Nick and Anita Rose (Benzia) Michellis. On September 26, 1953, she[Read More…]
Samuel Anthony “Chippy” Pellegrino
SAMUEL ANTHONY “CHIPPY” PELLEGRINO, 65, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family. Chippy was born on November 30, 1960, in Weirton, WV the beloved son of the late Italo[Read More…]
Karen Rae Harris
KAREN RAE HARRIS, 83, departed this world on December 24, 2025, in Wellsburg, West Virginia. Born on December 5, 1942, in West Union, West Virginia, Karen lived a life with love, compassion, and a profound connection to nature and animals. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Harris,[Read More…]
Lisa Marie Black
LISA MARIE BLACK, 60 of Bethany, WV died peacefully on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at home. She was born on September 5, 1965, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Cleo Margaret (Loughery) Klages and Jack Maurice Klages, Sr. In addition to her parents, Lisa is preceded[Read More…]
Randall “Randy” Joseph Scenna
RANDALL “RANDY” JOSEPH SCENNA, 63, of Wellsburg, WV passed away December 23, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born January 18, 1962, in Wheeling, WV to Katherine “Kitty” Scenna Simpson and the late Frank Scenna Jr. After 37 years at UPS, he[Read More…]