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Maidsville woman arrested for hitting another woman with large, metal pipe
MAIDSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A Monongalia County woman was arrested Monday after hitting another woman with a large, metal pipe. Deputies responded to a call for a domestic dispute on Mason Dixon Highway in the Maidsville area of Monongalia County a little after midnight Monday. Holly Hinerman, 48, had allegedly...
Masontown VFD fire truck involved in minor crash after fire call
MASONTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - While responding to a structure fire, Masontown Volunteer Fire Department was involved in a two-vehicle accident. The VFD’s old engine 6-2 was in a collision with a pickup truck. Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the engine was able to be driven home safely. Fire...
Accident sends 2 people to hospital, shuts down Route 250 in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A two-vehicle accident shut down Route 250, White Hall Boulevard, in Fairmont Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to an accident near Wood’s Boat House & Power Sports at approximately 3 p.m., according to Marion County 911 officials. 911 officials confirmed that a person was trapped in...
Former Monongah police chief sentenced to 6 months in jail for harassment
MONONGAH, W.Va. (WDTV) - The former Monongah police chief was sentenced to six months in jail for harassing a woman in Monongalia County. Gregory Knight, 57, of Core, was arrested and charged with stalking in April 2023 after deputies said he was following a woman after she continuously asked him not to. The woman told deputies she arrived home, found Knight’s vehicle in her driveway and went to confront him at the vehicle when he came out of the woods dressed in all black, according to court documents. She also said he showed up at one of her friend’s homes and had to be forcibly removed.
West Virginia leaders reflect on Jerry West’s deep ties to the state
West Virginia leaders are mourning the loss of The Logo. Gov. Jim Justice, in remarks during a briefing today, remembered Jerry West as more than just a basketball legend. Justice reflected on West as a friend and outdoorsman. West died today at age 86. “We celebrate the life of a...
All eyes on JJ Wetherholt ahead of July’s MLB Draft
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The star shortstop alluded to it all season, and his head coach essentially confirmed the news in their final press conference of the season. With star West Virginia University baseball infielder JJ Wetherholt now eligible for the MLB Draft in mid-July, he likely played his last game as a Mountaineer last weekend in Chapel Hill.
Fairmont’s Hometown Market returns with Hometown Spirit
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Many folks around the Fairmont area will be happy to know that Fairmont’s hometown market is back and ready to welcome everybody back to Monroe street for a Saturday filled with fun. This weekend’s event will feature over 40 different vendors, with live entertainment. Helping to welcome back a new edition of one Fairmont’s favorite event series. With this weekend’s theme showcasing all of the rich spirit the city of Fairmont has to offer. Officials like, Alex Petry, hope the event not only brings more people downtown, but also coming closer together as a community.
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Grow This Throwdown to award over $20,000 in grant funding
(LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia University Extension will be awarding over $20,000 in grant funding later this year to the winners of the inaugural Grow This Throwdown gardening competition. An award of $10,000 in grant funding will be awarded to the grand prize winner, while second place will receive $7,000 and third place will receive $5,000. […]
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