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Gwyn Allen post to hold service
PINEY FORK -- American Legion Piney Fork Gwyn Allen Post 735 will hold its annual Memorial Day service at noon Sunday on the Legion grounds, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in the Legion Hall.
Following the service, everyone is invited to a lunch at Legion Hall that will be provided by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Book, rummage and bake sale
WEIRTON -- The Weirton Senior Center will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30. Officials stated there also will be a rummage and book sale being held during the bake sale. The public is invited to attend the event, located at
The center will hold its monthly dance from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 6. Jack Thomas will provide the music. The cost is $5 to attend. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
Library supporters to meet
WELLSBURG -- The Friends of Brooke County Libraries will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in support of the libraries in Wellsburg and Follansbee.
The volunteer group will be making plans for upcoming events. Those interested in participating but unable to attend can pick up a membership form at either library.
Adena to hold Memorial Day program
ADENA -- The Jefferson County Veterans Association will hold its annual Memorial Day program at 3 p.m. May 27 at the Memorial Wall in Smithfield's Friendship Park.
The event's guest speaker will be Frank Namath, chaplain of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 525 in Adena.
Namath retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel after 30 years of service. He serves as a substitute teacher in the Buckeye Local School District.
A military "Thank You For Your Service" medallion will be presented to all veterans in attendance.
Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs to the program. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held inside the 4-H building.
Refreshments will be served following the program in the 4-H building, courtesy of Bridgette Long, manager at Tim Hortons in Steubenville.
Libraries to close for Memorial Day
The Brooke County Public Libraries in Wellsburg and Follansbee will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day.