WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners awarded the county’s first allotment of opioid settlement funds Wednesday, supporting five requested projects from the Brooke County Sheriff’s Department. “As everybody in this room, for the most part, has been following, the process of receiving applications and reviewing, as done by the Prosecutor’s Office, to make sure that the […]

Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teacher’s Organization celebrated the month of October by donating library books to both New Cumberland Swaney Library and Wellsburg Brooke County Library. The books were presented by ALPHA DELTA KAPPA Chairman Shirley Washam and Co-Presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller. Fidelis Gamma Chapter also hosted a district […]

Craig Howell Owners and staff of The Pull Out Hometown Bar and Grill, located at 2443 Eldersville Road, Follansbee, welcomed representatives of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce, and other guests, Tuesday for a ribbon cutting in celebration of the business’ opening earlier this year. The local, women-owned restaurant and bar features a menu […]

WEIRTON – It’s a three-way race in the effort to represent West Virginia’s Third District in the House of Delegates. Incumbent Jimmy Willis, a Republican from Bethany, is challenged in Tuesday’s election by Democrat Mike Robinson of Wellsburg and independent candidate Dave Cantrell of Wheeling for a seat representing areas of Brooke and Ohio counties […]

WELLSBURG – Brooke County officials are hoping to move forward with the purchase of several pieces of equipment for the county’s safety services. Commissioners, during their regular meeting Tuesday, opened bids for the potential purchase of handheld narcotics analyzers and dash-mounted cameras, both for the Brooke County Sheriff’s Department. “We received two bids,” County Clerk […]

WELLSBURG — The newest member of the Brooke County Board of Education said she is looking forward to making education a good experience for district students. “I’m really excited about this opportunity,” Fatima Smuck said after Monday’s board meeting. “I’ve been in education for most of my life, and I’m hoping to make a positive […]

STEUBENVILLE—Jefferson County has a new Job & Family Services Director in waiting. Jeffrey Felton, a Follansbee resident, will take the reins Dec. 1, succeeding Michelle Santin who is retiring after nearly 25 years of combined service. The Bergholz native graduated in 1974 from Brooke High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University and […]

Craig Howell Approximately 35 area businesses and organizations lined up Thursday night, passing out candy and other goodies for local youth as part of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trunk or Treat, held in the parking area of Follansbee Park. Several hundred youth were expected to attend the event, which also included […]

WELLSBURG – Brooke County officials are one step closer to being able to provide a safe haven for babies in crisis. In August, officials announced plans to install a Safe Haven Baby Box in the county. “It will be installed at the Brooke County EMS building,” Commission President Tom Diserio said. “This allows mothers that […]

WELLSBURG — A woman who recorded several firsts in Brooke has received posthumous honors from West Virginia Democratic leaders. The late Norma Lee Tarr was recognized as one of West Virginia’s Outstanding Democrats of the Year. She was selected by local county leaders for her lifetime of hard work and dedication to the Democratic Party […]