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100 years later: Remembering the fire that nearly wiped out Franklin
FRANKLIN, Wv. (WHSV) - 100 years ago the Town of Franklin, West Virginia was almost destroyed by a massive fire. On the evening of April 17, 1924, a fire broke out at the Pendleton Times that burned 37 buildings and left around 60 people homeless. ”The Pendleton Times they were...
Defense seeks venue change in Lawrence Puffenbarger case
FRANKLIN, Wv. (WHSV) - The man accused of sexually abusing multiple children in Franklin, West Virginia was back in court on Thursday for a status hearing. 61-year-old Lawrence Puffenbarger, known as ‘Grasshopper’ by many in the community, faces seven charges of first-degree sexual abuse. In Pendleton County Circuit...
Defense to challenge judge's decision to reject modification of bond in Randolph (West Virginia) homicide
ELKINS, W.Va. (WV News) — A defense challenge is imminent of a judge's decision to let a $2 million cash bond stand for a Randolph County murder suspect despite a special prosecutor's filing that challenged the validity of the state's case. On Monday, Randolph County Judge David H. Wilmoth...
Man arrested for allegedly damaging car with vacuum cleaner
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a destruction of property in the Coalton Area. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Burdette is charged for causing damage to a Ford Fusion by using a shop vac style of vacuum cleaner. The car...
Regional Task Force holds meeting in Elkins
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Regional Task Force on Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health convened Tuesday at Elkins City Hall for a public meeting aimed at updating the community on its progress in tackling substance abuse issues. Since its inception in 2021, the task force has been diligently working on strategies to address these pressing […]
West Virginia Autism Supportive Center hosts ‘Light the Night’ 5K walk and run
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month and to bring awareness to the condition, the West Virginia Autism Supportive Center hosted the ninth "Light the Night" 5K walk and run at Riverbend Park in Elkins Friday night.
Elkins native photographed while on Active Duty in the United States Navy
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Ensign Donovan Stollsteimer, from Elkins, West Virginia, scans the horizon for surface contacts while standing watch on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while conducting operations in the Philippine Sea, April 4. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to DESRON 15,...
Elderly Driver Injured After Striking Train Near Beverly in Railroad Safety Breach
An 80-year-old driver in Beverly collided with a train after driving around railroad crossing barriers, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred at the Hale Street Crossing, involved a 2020 Camry that was struck by an MBTA commuter train. The preliminary investigation by police suggested that the driver ignored the flashing lights and an audible alarm before maneuvering around the crossing gate.
HomeOwnership Center hosts homebuying workshops in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — HomeOwnership Center in Elkins held its second homebuying open house event on Tuesday called “Road to Homeownership.” Staff at the HomeOwnership Center offered four workshops on home ownership and preparedness for those interested in becoming home buyers. These workshops included: “It’s never too early to start the process regardless of whether […]
Regional Task Force to hold public progress meeting, April 23
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In Elkins next week, the regional task force on addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues will hold a public meeting about their progress and future. The task force began their work in 2021, focusing first on the Elkins area, but they’ve since expanded with other partners...
Official count shows ‘concerning’ increase in individuals experiencing homelessness
Valley Homeless Connection completed its 2024 Point in Time, or PIT, count of homeless individuals in the region, and it was a mixed bag, with some good news and some bad news. The count showed 31 adults sleeping in places not meant for human habitation, or unsheltered homelessness, which is...
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