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HealthNet called for motorcycle accident on Route 50
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE: 911 officials confirm that Route 50 westbound is now open. The road was cleared and opened shortly after 10:20 P.M. They add that the patient was taken by ambulance to United Hospital Center after the accident - the patient’s condition is unclear at this time.
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival holds annual Spring Gala
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The kick-off event for the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival was held Saturday evening at Village Square in Clarksburg. The festival’s annual spring gala to honor its new Regina Maria and her royal court, serves as a preview of what’s to come during the main festival on Labor Day weekend.
Buzz Henderson Center hosts Paddle Battle Tournament
MEADOWBROOK, W.Va (WDTV) - The newly opened Buzz Henderson Center in Meadowbrook hosted a pickleball tournament on Saturday. This was the first event of its kind to be held at the center, which opened back in January. The event consisted of three tournaments, one for each division based on the...
Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
Warming Trend Begins this Afternoon
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Despite a cold start to the day with chances for frost across the area, we will see temperatures warm up throughout the day and begin our warming trend into the weekend. Many areas have seen low temperatures between the mid-30s to low-40s this morning, but highs will reach into the 70s today. Cloud coverage builds up tonight ahead of rain chances tomorrow morning, after that expect to see dry conditions into the start of next week and temperatures continuing to rise. At the peak of our warming trend, expect to see highs in the mid-80s for Sunday and Monday before rain and thunderstorm chances return midweek. Temperatures will remain mild despite those rain chances next week. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Man sentenced to prison for fentanyl and firearms charges
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for fentanyl and firearms offenses. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Tyler Jordan Sands, age 23, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced Monday to 120 months in prison for fentanyl and firearms offenses. Sands pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawful possession of […]
Stories of the Week: April 21 through April 27
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. A Barbour County organization has completed its first tiny house to provide shelter for young men who have aged out of the foster care system. The Clarksburg Water Board has proposed...
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
Charges dropped on former AWP owner
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In early April, former AWP Owner John W. Crites Jr. was charged after allegedly purchasing logs using a frozen bank account: as of April 16th, the charges have been dropped. On Monday, February 26th, 2024, police received a public service call claiming that Allegheny Wood Products...
Five Below location coming to Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Preparations have been underway for one of Harrison County’s newest upcoming retail additions: Five Below. The discount retail establishment will be making its way to the Clarksburg area in the near future, with changes being made to the Eastpointe Shopping Center in order to accommodate the anticipated addition. Though the City […]
WV Botanic Garden set to host Spring Bird Walk
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -This weekend the West Virginia Botanic Garden will be hosting it’s annual Spring Bird Walk. Conducted by Mountaineer Audubon Society, the event looks to give the community a chance to explore and spot some of our are aerodynamic friends in their natural habitat as more return for the spring season. While botanic garden officials like, Erin Smaldone, are just excited spring is back.
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