BETTY JUNE MACRE, 94, of Weirton, WV passed away on December 18, 2022. Betty was born on April 29, 1928, in Toronto, OH, one of five children born to Charles A. and Alma Pauline Carman Elliott. On April 20, 1949, she married Anthony S. “Tony” Macre. In their 54 years[Read More…]
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Donald W. Orris
DONALD W. ORRIS, 76, passed away on December 17, 2022. Born on August 2, 1946, Donald resided at Freedom Place II in Weirton, WV. Donald’s passing was a result of end stage renal disease, a battle that he fought for some time. May he rest in peace. His cremation arrangements[Read More…]
Business Office Hours Update
Our regular office business hours are Monday’s from 12-4 p.m. and Tuesday’s from 12-5:30 p.m. We have an after hours drop slot that may be utilized to leave any news items or payments after hours.
Weirton Senior Center Bake Sale
The Greater Weirton Senior Center, located at 3425 Main St., Weirton, will be hosting its bake sale and book sale on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. It is open to the public.The center will not host dances in January, February and March but will resume these on the[Read More…]
Olde St. John’s Episcopal’s Special Service
A family Eucharist of the Feast of the Incarnation (Christmas) will be held at Olde St.John’s Episcopal Church on Eldersville Road, Colliers, Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.The service will be a faithful rehearsal of the Holy Eucharist with traditional Christmas hymns and readings from the Holy Scriptures. A sermon[Read More…]
Brooke High Helps Salvation Army Angels
Brooke High School’s Health Occupation Students of America, composed of Bio-Med and Nursing students, joined forces this year to raise funds to adopt 20 Angels from Brooke County Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. A representative group with HOSA sold Sarris Candy at the school to raise funds to purchase numerous age-appropriate[Read More…]
2022 Wellsburg Christmas Pageant, Canned Food and Book Drive Royalty Crowned
The seventh annual Wellsburg Christmas Pageant and canned food/book drive was held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m.Thirteen Contestants of all ages participated, collecting over 3,000 canned goods and gently loved books for the local food pantries and local free little libraries. The contestants who collected the most donations were[Read More…]
Bethany College Raises $3.7k for Charity
Bethany College’s annual Light Up Night celebration was held on Dec. 1 in an effort to bring the community together, spread holiday cheer, and raise funds for a local charity. Donations in support of Bernie’s Kids Foundation of Brooke County reached $3,700 this year.Bernie’s Kids is a charity organization, in[Read More…]
Kiefer Remembered for Unwavering Dedication
Long-time Bethany College friend William “Bill” Kiefer passed away on the night of Dec. 15. Kiefer was one of the most impactful community members to bless Bethany College through his countless years of dedication.Kiefer graduated from Bethany College in 1971 and has been a key member of the College ever[Read More…]
Quinn Minute – Robotic Replies
By: Rix Quinn I wanted to reorder a product last week, so I called the company’s toll-free phone number.A cheerful recorded voice wished me a good morning (it was afternoon), and told me how much she valued my call, my time, my loyalty, and my impressive humanness.She reminded me that[Read More…]