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Veterans Park project to kick off

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — Planners of a monument honoring all Brooke County veterans invite area residents to a special program kicking off the physical aspect of the project during the Brooke County Fair. more »»

 
 
 
Community remembers board member, firefighter

August 28, 2010 Whether serving on the Brooke County Solid Waste Authority or working with the Colliers Fire Department, Don Robinson of Colliers is remembered by many as a quiet but steadfast supporter of the... more »»

Fair to include many new activities

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — Organizers of the Brooke County Fair, to be held Sept. more »»

Brooke County Fair schedule

August 28, 2010 The following is a schedule highlighting some of the many Brooke County Fair events. Sept. 10 4 p.m. — Fair opens with carnival rides and inflatables 5 p.m. — Bingo 6 p.m. — Opening ceremonies 7 p. more »»

Pre-school program continues to grow

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — At a time when many Brooke County Schools are seeing a drop in enrollment, its preschool programs, for three- and four-year-olds, are growin. more »»

Brooke sheriff’s deputy home from Iraq

August 28, 2010 FOLLANSBEE — For the last 13 months, Micah Knisley traded his black Brooke County sheriff’s deputy uniform for the khaki uniform of an Army Reservist serving in Iraq. more »»

Work on Brooke sewer project gets under way

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — Work has begun to provide public sewer service to more than 400 residents and small businesses on Mahan Lane, Eldersville Road and Cross Creek Road. The $8. more »»

Cutest baby contest to be held

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — The Brooke County 4-H program will hold a cutest baby contest during the Brooke County Fair. Participants are asked to decorate a large coffee can with a photo of a child. more »»

Wellsburg Council members selected

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — Five new Wellsburg City Council members were appointed Thursday, and among their first acts was approving the sewer rate increase ordinance that led to their predecessors’ resignations. more »»

Wellsburg Primary pupils winners in essay contest

August 28, 2010 WELLSBURG — Two pupils at Wellsburg Primary School were named state winners of a contest challenging them to write on a theme inspired by “The Star-Spangled Banne. more »»

Follansbee dance studio expands

August 28, 2010 FOLLANSBEE — A long-time Follansbee dance studio has expanded to include a second location at 800 Main St. more »»

Briefs

August 28, 2010 Brooke Hills Park events announced WELLSBURG — A free concert featuring local country band Cross Creek will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Brooke Hills Park. Visitors should bring chairs or blankets. more »»

Library observes anniversary of V-J Day

August 21, 2010 WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library marked the 65th anniversary of V-J Day with comments from two local men who had very personal reasons to celebrate it and a display of military equipment... more »»

Former POW to return to Japan

August 21, 2010 WELLSBURG — Visitors to the Brooke County Public Library also viewed a permanent exhibit there relating the experiences of the American and Filippino troops defending Bataan and Corregidor during... more »»

Marine club holds picnic

August 21, 2010 WEIRTON — The Tri-State Marine Corps Club and its auxiliary held their annual family picnic at the Get Togethers Picnic Grounds at Kings Creek. Club member Phillip Greathouse provided music. more »»

Brooke briefs

August 21, 2010 Bridge work continuing FOLLANSBEE — Crews with Aherne and Associates of South Charleston, W.Va. more »»

August is Women’s Equality Month

August 21, 2010 In West Virginia, and across the nation and the globe, women are more and more becoming leaders and CEOs, and increasingly graduating from college in greater numbers than their male counterparts. more »»

Students to return to school next week

August 21, 2010 WELLSBURG — The new school year will begin soon for Brooke County Schools, with students in grades 1 through 12 to report on Thursday. Children entering pre-school and kindergarten will begin on Au. more »»

Board accepting electronics

August 21, 2010 FOLLANSBEE — The Brooke County Solid Waste Authority will continue to accept a variety of electronic appliances and devices at its storage facility in Beech Bottom from Brooke County residents... more »»

Brooke special election scheduled for Aug. 28

August 21, 2010 WELLSBURG — A special election will be held Aug. 28 to determine party nominations for a seat in the U.S. Senate held by the late Robert C. Byrd. The winners of the election will advance to the Nov. more »»

Brightwood residents, staff involved in activities

August 21, 2010 FOLLANSBEE — Residents and staff at Brightwood Center Nursing and Rehabilitation were involved in several events this summer. more »»

 
 

Medieval Demo At West Liberty September 8, 2010

West Liberty State University will host a Living History Demo on Wednesday Sept 8th from 11am – 7pm. more »

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