West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be cautious when evaluating ways to lose those extra pounds, perhaps as a New Year’s resolution.Quick-fix solutions are easily available but may not be the healthiest choice for consumers or the best option for long-term results.“Weight loss resolutions are frequently[Read More…]
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Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Night of the Hunter: A Thriller”[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Story Time at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn story time with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 2, 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.
Valentine Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. You will work on creating a wooden heart hanger using decoupage. Bring a pair of scissors and a glue gun. All other materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the[Read More…]
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE STORY OF LOVE by Beth Wiseman. With little left to tie her to her home state of Texas and yearning for a slower life, Yvonne Wilson jumps at the chance to[Read More…]
Donald Samuel Hipkiss Sr.
DONALD SAMUEL HIPKISS SR., 79, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Weirton, WV. Donald was born on December 22, 1943 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late John William Hipkiss and Amelia Lindsay (Hunter) Hipkiss. Donald served proudly in[Read More…]
Mona Faye Hayes Walden
MONA FAYE HAYES WALDEN, 80, of Route 88, Belvedere Farm, Wellsburg, WV passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Golden Oaks, Follansbee, WV with her family by her side. She was born at home on February 13, 1942, in Wellsburg, WV a daughter of the late Virgil and Adrian[Read More…]
Glenna M. “Toot” Horstman
GLENNA M. “TOOT” HORSTMAN, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1937 in Paden City, WV, daughter of the late Everett and Clara Eastham Harris. She is also preceded in death by sister, Elaine Mason; and brothers, Bill,[Read More…]
Jack D. Bradford
JACK D. BRADFORD, 94, of Weirton, WV passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville, OH. He was born May 23, 1928 in Bristow, OK, son of the late Virgil and Thirza Hardage Bradford. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jack D. Bradford, Jr. (2009);[Read More…]