DONALD WILLIAM “SPANKY” HARSHEY, 57, of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at home. Donald was born on April 23, 1967, in Atlas, PA a son of the late Frank James and Pearl (Booth) Harshey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three[Read More…]
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Judy Kay Ridgway
JUDY KAY RIDGWAY, 79, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV. She was born on October 17, 1946, in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Dale and Doris (Tennant) Adams. Judy was protestant by faith and graduated from Follansbee[Read More…]
Robin Virginia Harding
ROBIN VIRGINIA HARDING, 72, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Stonerise in Wellsburg, WV. She was born on December 1, 1953, in Leesburg, VA a daughter of the late Eugene and Gloria (Huffman) Harding. In addition to her parents, Robin is preceded in death by[Read More…]
Gregory Charles Cheeks
GREGORY CHARLES CHEEKS, 76, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1949, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Richard “Dick” Cheeks and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Joyce) Cheeks In addition to his parents, Greg is preceded in death[Read More…]
Mary Jean Thomas
MARY JEAN THOMAS, formerly of Weirton, WV left us suddenly on April 5, 2026, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on November 2, 1936, in Weirton, Mary was the only daughter of John and Anna Hrin Evancho. Mary lived a life steeped in faith, gracefully nurturing her[Read More…]
Dustin Ericson Grimes
DUSTIN ERICSON GRIMES, 35, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at UPMC, following a battle with liver disease. Born on September 27, 1990, in Weirton, Dustin was the son of Donald E. and Sandra J. (Shields) Grimes. He was a 2009 graduate of Big Red[Read More…]
Brooke County Commission – Public Inspection of Voting Equipment
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Inspection of Ballots, Electronic Poll Books & Voting recording devices for Early Voting and Election Day. Friday April 24, 2026 10 AM. 1st Floor Courthouse. BCR 04/17 – 04/24/26
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Dual Swing Door Operator
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: DUAL SWING DOOR OPERATOR Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant Avenue, Wellsburg, WV[Read More…]
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Custodial Supplies
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant Avenue, Wellsburg, WV 26070 prior[Read More…]
GHSP Launches Safety Campaign During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching a safety campaign for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Virginia is sending a clear message to all motorists: Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted.Distracted driving is a national crisis. Between 2019-23, more[Read More…]