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New rabies case identified in Bethany area

WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Health Department has reported a fourth positive rabies case in the Bethany area for the year. A raccoon tested positive for rabies through ongoing surveillance with the USDA. The Health…

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Weir High Drama Club presents Roald Dahl’s 'The Witches'

WEIRTON – The Weir High Drama Club will present its production of “The Witches,” based on the children's book by Roald Dahl, Nov. 20-22. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m., Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, and 2 p.m., Nov. 22. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door. Weir High's production…

Fire district to meet WINTERSVILLE — The Seven Ranges Joint Fire District will meet at 7…

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Craig Howell Members of the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce gathered, Thursday, at…

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Rockefeller truly loved West Virginia

In 1964, a young Harvard graduate and scion of one of the wealthiest families on the planet made his way to Emmons, W.Va., as part of his work with Volunteers in Service to America. At the beginning of that year, President Lyndon B. Johnson had declared “unconditional war on poverty,” and John D. Rockefeller…

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Craig Howell: Rockefeller's life, service an example we should all remember

I was planning for this week's column to be a wrap up of the general election, offering some thoughts on the results and an examination of the turnout. Then, I woke up Friday morning to the news of the passing of John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, West Virginia's former governor and U.S. senator. I…

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RICHARD P. MILLER

Richard P. Miller, 54, passed away on October 22, 2026. He leaves behind his father, Richard Miller; his sisters, Robin (Doug) Reynolds and Rande Miller. His mother, Royanne, had preceded him in death. Services are to be determined. Please check Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes website for future arrangements. www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

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