A Chicago, Illinois man was convicted of multiple drug charges for leading a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago, Illinois, to Weirton, West Virginia. Gerald Henry, also known as “Unc,” age 41, was found guilty of two counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine. The testimony at trial[Read More…]
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BHP Trick-or-Treat Trail
Brooke Hills Park, located at 140 Gist Lane, Wellsburg will hold a trick or treat trail Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per participant. There will be several stations set up passing out treats along the trail.
2025 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey Now Available
Hunters preparing for fall seasons may now consult the 2025 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.It details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and forecasts game harvests for the coming year.According to the survey, the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke county Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION JENNY COOPER HAS A SECRET by Joy Fielding. Reeling from her husband’s death and best friend’s dementia diagnosis, seventy-six-year-old Linda Davidson feels lost and alone. Her beloved daughter Kleo and son-in-law Mick have moved[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “F1” rated PG-13 on Friday, October 10 at 12 p.m.The highly anticipated Formula 1 racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid.[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. Join us for the Mountain Readers Become Leaders! Literacy Initiative with special guest readers from A Child’s Place CASA, Ltd, who will help us celebrate. Children will enjoy the[Read More…]
John P. Starinsky, Sr.
JOHN P. STARINSKY, SR., 92, passed away September 27, 2025, at Valley Hospice, Steubenville, OH. He was born September 2, 1933, in Penowa, PA to the late John Starinsky and Jennie Chanze Starinsky Gabrielli. John was a retired electrician from Weirton Steel Corp. with 47 years of service, was a[Read More…]
David Anthony Richards
DAVID ANTHONY RICHARDS, 58, of Weirton, WV passed away September 22, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born June 10, 1967, in Weirton, WV to the late Gary A. and Edna Sterns Richards. He is survived by his wife, Carla Antigo Richards; his daughter, Taylor DeGarmo (Chase);[Read More…]
Sheena Herron
SHEENA HERRON of New Cumberland peacefully departed this life on September 22, 2025, at UPMC Mercy, after a brief illness. She was born on June 14, 1941, in the charming town of Jedburgh, Scotland, to John and Wilhelamina Bruce. A proud Scotswoman, Sheena carried her heritage with grace and love[Read More…]
Cecelia Marie Hicks “Squeak” Erdman
CECELIA MARIE HICKS “SQUEAK” ERDMAN, 76, of Follansbee, WV passed away September 22, 2025, at home. She was born January 8, 1949, in Conneaut, OH to the late Lloyd J. and Helen Puffer Hicks. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Follansbee, WV.[Read More…]