CHARLES E. KYER, 91, of Weirton, WV passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home. He was born April 30, 1931, in White Sulphur Springs, WV, the son of the late Fielding Hutton Kyer and Elizabeth Katherine Shrout Kyer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49[Read More…]
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Alma Jane (Woodworth) Haizlett
ALMA JANE (WOODWORTH) HAIZLETT went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born July 8, 1933, in Meadville, PA, to Martha and Leon Woodworth, raised on a farm near Cochranton, PA, and graduated from Cochranton High School in 1951. She married Gerald Haizlett (deceased 1998), on[Read More…]
Wine Pairing Tips for Summer Fun
“Wine and food pairings don’t have to be complicated,” says Riana Mondavi, a member of the fourth generation of the Mondavi wine family from Napa and an ambassador for her family’s CK Mondavi and Family wines. “It’s really about what you taste and smell in the wine and how you[Read More…]
Summer Boating Tips for Safe Fun in the Sun
Before inviting loved ones onto your boat, however, it’s important to review some safety procedures to help ensure a relaxing experience for everyone.Check out the tips below to ensure safe and enjoyable boating all summer long:1) Watch the weather – Summer weather can turn nasty in an instant, and a[Read More…]
Vietnam Veteran Named 2023 Veteran of the Year
Jerry Adams, the 2023 recipient of the Brooke County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation’s Veteran of the Year award, says he wasn’t concerned about others knowing him as much as telling fellow veterans about three groups that have benefited him.Adams is a Vietnam veteran from Wellsburg and he recommended the Wheeling[Read More…]
Governor to Address Wheeling University Class of 2023
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has been selected to address the Wheeling University Class of 2023 during its 65th Commencement ceremony set for Saturday, May 6.The university will award degrees to undergraduate and graduate students at this year’s commencement ceremony, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. inside the McDonough[Read More…]
Tri-State Artists Trio Coming to Summit Art Gallery
Throughout May and June, the Top of West Virginia Arts Council (TWVAC) will host three artists from the tri-state area at the Summit Art Gallery, located at 3539 Main Street, Weirton.Featured in the show will be Dean Mossor, an accomplished oil painter in the impressionist style utilizing thick, thick layers[Read More…]
WLU New President Announcement Expected in May
West Liberty University’s search for a new president is winding down, though it’s unlikely an announcement will come within the next two weeks, according to school officials.All four final candidates for the job have completed their requisite visits to the campus. Those in the running for the position are Tim[Read More…]
Senior Center Quarter Auction
Brooke County Senior Center will stage a quarter auction Sunday, May 7.Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. in the Wellsburg Banquet Hall, 1121 Yankee St., Wellsburg. The auction will start at 1:30 p.m.The $5 entry fee includes one paddle, and each additional paddle will cost $1.Players should take quarters to[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Baccalaureate Speaker
The Rev. Thaddaeus B. Allen ‘92, regional minister and president of the WV, PA, and Northeastern regions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be the keynote speaker for Bethany College’s Baccalaureate ceremony on Friday, May 5.“It is a distinct and humbling honor to be associated with the graduating[Read More…]