Brooke County News

Posted: 12:46 am PST November 11, 2009 Updated: 8:17 am PST November 11, 2009 WELLSBURG, W.Va. -- A historic Brooke County, W. Va., mansion is at the center of a police and paranormal investigation after skeletal remains were found hidden behind a brick wall.

Authorities are examining hacked-up bones found hidden in a wall of a 19th century mansion in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.

The Brooke County Public Library and Brooke County Visitors Center will hold a Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wellsburg Christian Church at 10th and Charles streets.

Jo-Ellen Goodall, principal of Colliers Primary School, has announced Colliers Primary School will hold an open house from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov.

A Brooke County grand jury on Monday indicted 25 area residents, including more than a dozen accused of illegal drug activity.

Area residents and business representatives got a glimpse of what the top of West Virginia has to offer as part of the annual Top of West Virginia Showcase, held Tuesday at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort.

Seniors attending the Weirton Senior Center on Thursday received information regarding President Barack Obama's agenda for changes on health care reform.

Brooke County health officials and school nurses teamed Wednesday evening to provide vaccinations for the H1N1 virus to many Brooke County children.

On Saturday and Sunday the Brooke County Animal Welfare League of Wellsburg is sponsoring the RASCAL Unit, a low-cost mobile spay and neuter program at the Jefferson County Airpark in Wintersville.

The application for $4 million in state funds for an addition to Brooke High School, announcement of flu vaccinations for Brooke County children this week, and resignation of the countys assistant superintendent of schools were among matters before the countys school board Monday.

A Brooke High School senior with numerous local honors to his credit can add a national title to his list of accomplishments.

A vision came to fruition Friday with the official dedication of the Tunnel Ridge Silo Bypass of the Wheeling Heritage Trail.

A Bellaire man was arrested in Beech Bottom by Brooke County sheriff's deputies and Wellsburg Police after leading area law enforcement officers on a chase that began in Ohio County late Saturday.

Follansbee City Council on Monday approved the annexation of a subdivision being developed near Highland Hills and hired a contractor to create a new ball field for the city's pony league.

None of the 160 people who received the swine flu vaccine Monday in Ohio County reported feeling negative side effects, health officials said.

Parents of Mountain State students who fail to make the grade this year won't have to take away the car keys.

A local man is behind bars after allegedly leading several different agencies on a high-speed pursuit through two counties last night.

Voters are heading to the polls on Saturday in Brooke County regarding two excess levies that touch on things from libraries, parks, other services and even fire departments.

The Brooke County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation has decided to seek new concepts for the proposed park, which will honor all Brooke County veterans, through a contest open to the public, and is preparing for its annual Veterans Day dance.

The city of Wellsburg will soon have new sidewalks, thanks to a grant announced by Governor Joe Manchin.