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West Virginia fourth grader awarded $15,000 for college savings

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West Virginia fourth grader awarded $15,000 for college savings

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BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - It was all smiles at the Brooke County Annex building Wednesday morning as Kyler Tamburin was announced as the 2025 SMART529 “Fund the Future” Sweepstakes Winner. West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack was in attendance to present Kyler and his family with a $15,000 check to invest in the program. I have six kids; we use it for all of our kids. It really is a great way to save for college, and it's much easie…See the Story

West Virginia urging residents to look for unclaimed property

Property · Brooke County

West Virginia urging residents to look for unclaimed property

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BROOKE COUNTY, W. Va. (WTRF) - West Virgnia Treasurer Larry Pack recently visited the Northern Panhandle where he promoted a new initiative that aims to make sure people are accurately assessed on their property taxes and get any money that’s owed to them. Pack says they are holding nearly $400 million in unclaimed property, and they are doing everything they can to get those funds back to the rightful owners. He encourages individuals, busi…Read Article

Children Prepare for Zero Hour on Cloak and Dagger On the Air - Brooke County Review

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Children Prepare for Zero Hour on Cloak and Dagger On the Air - Brooke County Review

Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season this Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m. with Children of the Zero Hour, the show’s annual homage to 1950s science fiction.Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set of classic pop, folk, and rock favorites. Light refreshments will be available.Performed in the style of live radio drama, Cloak and Dagger On t…Read Article

UMU Dean's List - Brooke County Review

Jack Scopel and Trent Taflan, both of Weirton and Ava Bolen of Wellsburg have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester at the University of Mount Union.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework while achieving a grade point average of 3.550 or better with no letter grade below a B. A total of 748 students achieved this mark in the Spring 2025 sem…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

WVNCC EMS Program Director Honored with Prestigious Jim Horton Award - Brooke County Review

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) proudly announces that Mike Freeman, Director of the College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, has been awarded the esteemed Jim Horton Award for 2025.The Jim Horton Award was established in 2019 to honor the legacy of the late Jim Horton, a respected community leader, former mayor of Adena, and longtime EMS professional. The award recognizes an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic with at le…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

BHP To Present Second Show of the Season - Brooke County Review

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Pull Up A Chair - Brooke County Review

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Local Student Graduates from Westminster College - Brooke County Review

Alaina Moore of Weirton, was one of 246 students earning degrees from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., on Saturday, May 10, in an outdoor ceremony on Old Main’s Weisel Senior Terrace. Moore graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood and special education.A total of 250 degrees were conferred, including 79 Bachelor of Arts, seven Bachelor of Music, 133 Bachelor of Science and 12 Bachelor of Nursing degrees. F…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

West Virginia man sentenced in sexual abuse case linked to local school lawsuit involving a child

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WELLSBURG, W.Va. — A sexual assault case tied to a civil lawsuit against the Brooke County Board of Education moved forward Tuesday in Brooke County Circuit Court. According to our Media Partner Herald-Star, Rodney D. Taylor, 20, of Wellsburg, was sentenced to home confinement for 10 to 25 years, followed by up to 50 years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to one felony count and two misdemeanor counts of second-degree sexual abuse. The s…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

Bethany College Celebrates 185th Commencement with Address from Social Justice Advocate Asa Johnson - Brooke County Review

On Saturday, May 10, Bethany College celebrated its 185th Commencement Ceremony, honoring the achievements and resilience of the Class of 2025 in a joyful ceremony rich with tradition, gratitude, and hope for the future. Degrees were conferred on graduates from across the country and around the world, as they gathered with family, faculty, and friends to mark this milestone moment.In his welcome, Bethany President Dr. Jamie Caridi extended heart…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

BHP to Hold Last Auditions for the Season - Brooke County Review

Brooke Hills Playhouse will hold its last two auditions for the 54th season on Saturday, June 14, at the Playhouse.Director Chelsey Barnhart from Wellsburg will hold auditions for the children ’ s show, “ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at 10 a.m. This dramatization of C. S. Lewis’s classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who i…Wellsburg · Wellsburg Read Article

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