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- Hope Gas: Community is Safe February 3, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Officials from Hope Gas report activities associated with the Sunday explosion in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood have been completed. The blast claimed the homeowner’s life. According to an update from the company, Hope Gas crews have been working around the clock since the incident to get displaced families back into their and…[email protected]
- French Creek Freddie predicts early spring February 2, 2025FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — It’s official, West Virginia’s famous groundhog is predicting an early spring. A slew of people, 607 in total, gathered Sunday morning for an annual Groundhog Day ceremony at the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek in Upshur County to watch French Creek Freddie make his prediction. Many claps and cheers came…[email protected]
- Harrison County sheriff provides update on human remains discovery January 30, 2025SHINNSTON, W.Va. — Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny said human remains found Wednesday following a planned excavation near Shinnston will be sent to the state Medical Examiner’s Office. Sheriff Robert Matheny II Matheny said the remains were discovered during a joint operation with the FBI. The dig occurred after a warrant was obtained to search…[email protected]
- Man injured in Clarksburg house explosion dies January 27, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The man injured in a house explosion in Clarksburg has died. The victim was being treated for life-threatening injuries at United Hospital Center. The explosion occurred Sunday afternoon at around 3:30 at a house on Kramer Street in the Chestnut Hills neighborhood. The area was evacuated with a temporary warming shelter set up…[email protected]
- Clarksburg neighborhood evacuates following house explosion January 27, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A possible gas leak destroyed a home on Kramer Drive and resulted in the evacuation of much of the Chestnut Hills neighborhood in Clarksburg Sunday afternoon. It’s being reported that one man was injured in the blast, and a dog has not been accounted for at this time. The man is believed to…[email protected]
- Fairmont firefighters battle cold and flames, two firefighters injured January 22, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Two firefighters were injured battling a house fire in sub-zero temperatures on Old Monongah Road in Fairmont Wednesday morning. Cpt. Dustin Lambert Fairmont Fire Department Fire Prevention and Training Captain Dustin Lambert said two firefighters suffered minor injuries. “It was not cold-related but heat-related from the fire,” Lambert said. “One with some minor…[email protected]
- Former delegate, Marion County Rescue Squad leader, Michael Angelucci dies January 22, 2025FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and leader of the Marion County Rescue Squad, Michael Angelucci has died. Michael Angelucci Marion County State Senator Joey Garcia said it was a sudden death and quite a shock. Garcia said he campaigned with Angelucci in 2018 and 2020. Garcia remembered his…[email protected]
- Missing Pennsylvania woman found dead in Fairmont January 22, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A woman reported missing from Washington County, Pennsylvania has been found dead in Fairmont. Ellen Donahoo, 76, who suffered from dementia left her home Monday night and family members were unable to make contact with her. Pennsylvania State Police said Donahoo’s body was found in Fairmont and foul play is not suspected. The…[email protected]
- Micro-Recap: Mountaineers fall to Sun Devils January 22, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On the heels of another win over a top-five team and a fresh spot in the AP Top 25, the Mountaineers labored in a 65-57 loss to unranked Arizona State (11-7, 2-5). The loss drops No. 23 WVU to 13-5 overall and 4-3 in league play. The Mountaineers struggled offensively for much of…[email protected]
- Ihlenfeld steps down as U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia January 20, 2025WHEELING, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia Bill Ihlenfeld resigned a minute before Donald Trump became President Donald Trump Monday afternoon. Bill Ihlenfeld “Serving as United States Attorney has been an honor and a privilege,” Ilhenfeld said. “I’m deeply saddened to leave, but as I walk out the door today, I do so…[email protected]