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ODOT officials discuss bridge demolition
January 25, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation have shared details of the demolition of the Fort Steuben Bridge as crews began removing a section of its deck. The $2. more »»
Wellsburg Elks name Teens of the Month
January 25, 2012 Several Brooke High School students have been named Teens of the Month for October, November and December by the Wellsburg Elks Lodge. more »»
Program to shed light on bath salts and synthetic marijuana
January 25, 2012 WELLSBURG — A local agency, a regional volunteer group and Brooke County school officials have teamed in an effort to educate the public about the dangers and symptoms of bath salts and synthetic... more »»
Brooke prosecutor won’t seek re-election
January 18, 2012 WELLSBURG — David B. Cross has announced he won’t seek re-election as Brooke County prosecutor, an office he’s held for more than 30 years. more »»
Staff educated on child abuse, neglect
January 11, 2012 WELLSBURG — Child abuse and neglect is a growing problem, but teachers, school secretaries and others can curtail it by being watchful for warning signs and acting promptly, said Rhonda Stubbs,... more »»
Mon Power customers to see rise in electric bills
January 11, 2012 WEIRTON — Mon Power customers in West Virginia will see a slight increase in their electric bills, reflecting the higher cost of materials purchased to fuel the power plants over the past year. more »»
Many offices up in this year’s elections
January 11, 2012 Brooke County residents interested in tossing their hats into the political ring by announcing their candidacy in the state’s May 8 primary election may do so by filing for federal, state or county... more »»
Attorney honored by park board
January 4, 2012 WELLSBURG — Attorney Bill Watson is no stranger to Brooke Hills Park, and patrons of the park, be they local residents or out-of-town visitors, soon will know of hi. more »»
Funeral homes have new owner
January 4, 2012 Eric Fithyan, the new owner of Chambers and James Funeral Homes, is pleased to be returning hom. more »»
Park board enters agreement with Chesapeake
January 4, 2012 WELLSBURG — The Brooke Hills Park board has entered into an agreement allowing for the park to receive royalties for natural gas drawn from nearly 100 acres there. more »»
Brooke Museum awarded grant for move
December 30, 2011 WELLSBURG — State Sen. Jack Yost, D-Brooke, may have had it right when he said Wednesday that Christmas had come a little early in Wellsburg. Yost was referring to Gov. more »»
Wellsburg woman supported university
December 30, 2011 STEUBENVILLE — Staff, students and friends of the Franciscan University of Steubenville paid tribute to a woman who served the school for 56 years, helping it through its most difficult days and... more »»
Brooke grads enter pharmacy program
December 30, 2011 MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy’s white coat ceremony marked the entrance into the study of the profession of pharmacy for three Brooke High School alumn. more »»
WVU?intern takes stock
September 3, 2011 WELLSBURG — Several months ago volunteers with the Brooke County Museum began boxing up its many artifacts so they could be moved to a new location. more »»
Joseph Barki III named to special assistant post
September 3, 2011 WHEELING — Joseph E. Barki III, an assistant prosecutor in Brooke County, has been named a special assistant in the U.S. attorney’s office. U.S. Attorney William J. more »»
Follansbee chamber helps library
September 3, 2011 FOLLANSBEE — There is a room full of local history at the Brooke County Public Library’s Follansbee branch, but chances are, you haven’t seen it. more »»
Bethany College welcomes students
September 3, 2011 BETHANY — Bethany College has begun the 2011-2012 academic year with an enrollment of 1,020, the largest in 35 years and also one of its most diverse, said college officials. more »»
Fair offers variety of activities, contests
September 3, 2011 WELLSBURG — Organizers of the Brooke County Fair have been working to fill each of the event’s three days with a variety of activities, contests and entertainment. more »»
Airman shared experiences on Facebook, in columns
August 27, 2011 WELLSBURG — An Air Force Reserve officer from Wellsburg has used the Internet to provide people back home with a look at efforts by American troops to build Afghanistan and strengthen its government... more »»
St. Paul celebrates 100 years
August 27, 2011 WEIRTON - Members of Weirton’s Catholic community will be celebrating in the coming weeks as the parishioners at St. Paul Church plan to celebrate the church’s centennial. The Rev. more »» |
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