Through the efforts of a handful of volunteers and support of various groups and individuals, the Follansbee R.E.A.C.H. Program has been feeding local residents in need for 50 years.Bonnie James, who has overseen the program since 2015, reflected on its past recently as she watched several employees of Mountain State[Read More…]
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Wellsburg Man Sentenced for Shooting Dog
Ronald J. Sebeck, 71, of Wellsburg has been placed on one year of house arrest and ordered to create and fill blessing boxes with pet food for public use as well as pay restitution and fines after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals.Sebeck was charged with the crime for shooting[Read More…]
Bethany College Pauses
Presidential Search for a Year
After Bethany College’s 14-month search for a new permanent president finished without a selection, the college announced it would pause the search for a year and try again.Jamie Caridi will continue as interim president through that time, according to a Bethany release.“Bethany is at a critical crossroads in its history,”[Read More…]
Salvation Army, Almost Heaven Dentistry Event
The Brooke County Salvation Army has teamed with Almost Heaven Family Dentistry of Wellsburg to hold a food giveaway for Brooke County residents Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Salvation Army Service Center, located at 401 Commerce St., WellsburgThose interested in receiving food should call 304.737.0071 for[Read More…]
Easter Gala Trunk-Or-Treat
Follansbee United Methodist Church, located at 1002 Virginia Ave., Follansbee, will be hosting an Easter gala trunk-or-treat Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome.
Esther L. Milocich DeGarmo
ESTHER L. MILOCICH DEGARMO, of Weirton, WV passed away February 25, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born July 3, 1952, in Sewickley, PA to the late John and Thelma Emler Milocich. She retired from FedEX as an administration clerk and was a member of the Jehovah’s[Read More…]
Richard Lee Williams
RICHARD LEE WILLIAMS, 69, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville, OH. Richard was born on November 8, 1953 in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Boyuk) Williams. Richard retired with over 40 years of[Read More…]
John Lee Geary
JOHN LEE GEARY, 80, of Wellsburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Continuous Care, Wheeling, WV with his family at his side. John was born on April 14, 1942 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late John Lewis Geary and[Read More…]
Gary C. Westfall
GARY C. WESTFALL, 56, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 20, 2023. Gary was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 24, 1966, to Gary E. and Peggy Westfall. He graduated from Mingo High School in 1984. Preceding Gary in death is his father. His[Read More…]
Franklin “Frank” R. Little
FRANKLIN “FRANK” R. LITTLE, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed on to glory on Monday, February 20, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian after a brief illness. He was born September 16, 1946 in Weirton, the son of the late Guy Little and Lillian Lamp Little. He was preceded in death by his[Read More…]