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- MSHA offices staying open, officials respond June 2, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The decision to keep Mine Safety and Health Administration offices open is being met with wide approval, but concern remains about what else will be restored or what’s next to be cut. Brian Sanson UMWA Treasurer Brian Sanson said they would like to have an open line of communication with the Department of…[email protected]
- WVU rallies to win Clemson regional June 2, 2025CLEMSON, S.C. — WVU hasn’t seen a lead this season they fear. They proved that multiple times in Clemson and on two different occasions in Sunday night’s 13-12 clinching game over Kentucky. A game that featured 17 different pitchers found the Mountaineers trailing 6-1 and 12-7 at varying points ultimately was decided on an eighth inning…[email protected]
- Albright woman accused of theft from Monongalia County families June 1, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An Albright woman is accused of taking jewelry from an elderly Monongalia County resident and selling it at the pawn shop in Westover. Family members said Julia Fowler, 51, was hired to care for their relative suffering cognitive decline and had worked in the home. Fowler is accused of taking jewelry the family…[email protected]
- Terra Alta budget submitted, new mayor and recorder appointed May 30, 2025TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — Terre Alta town council has appointed a new mayor and recorder in an emergency meeting Thursday. Former mayor Dan Hauger and former recorder Mikaela Bernard each resigned after the town failed to submit their budget to state officials on time. The late submission jeopardizes their ability to collect taxes and deliver services…[email protected]
- Ohio man to serve 6 years for Morgantown weapons violation May 29, 2025CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — A Columbus, Ohio resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm in Morgantown. Clyde T. Littlefield, was wanted for murder in Ohio when he was located at a Morgantown apartment. Members of the Morgantown Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service found Littlefield with cocaine,…[email protected]
- Finalists named in WV Scholar Program May 29, 2025BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Fifteen West Virginia high school juniors have been named finalists in the West Virginia Scholar Program and are in the running for a full-ride scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan College. Online voting begins June 9 and will end June 18. The winners will be announced at a luncheon at Wesleyan in late June.…[email protected]
- Lewis County man arrested in connection with infant’s death May 28, 2025LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. –A man is in jail in connection with the death of an infant in Lewis County. According to a release from the West Virginia State Police, Zachary J. Williams, 28, of Jane Lew, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder and child abuse resulting in death. The charges come after state troopers resonded…[email protected]
- Mary Lou Retton charged with DUI earlier this month May 27, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Olympic gold medalist and West Virginia native Mary Lou Retton was charged with DUI earlier this month. Retton, 57, was pulled over in Fairmont on May 17. She is charged with misdemeanor DUI. A family member posted Retton’s $1,500 bond the day she was charged. Retton, who won gold in women’s gymnastics…[email protected]
- Truck driver charged in January Cheat Lake crash now in jail in West Virginia May 27, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The truck driver charged in connection with a fatal January crash on the I-68 Cheat Lake bridge in Monongalia County is back in West Virginia. Sukhjinder Singh (WVRJA) Sukhjinder Singh, 37, was booked in the North Central Regional Jail on Saturday. It’s alleged that Singh was driving a tractor-trailer recklessly during a snowstorm…[email protected]
- Grafton’s Memorial Day Parade turns 158 May 26, 2025GRAFTON, W.Va. – A long-standing parade in Grafton is set for Monday. The 158th West Virginia Memorial Day Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. with the goal to celebrate and honor those who served the country. WV Memorial Day Committee Chairman Corey Robinson says some people use Memorial Day weekend as a celebration for…[email protected]