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Rivesville Elementary Special Ed Teacher About You Monogram’s Teacher of the Month
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - “I’ve been teaching here for eight years, I teach Special Ed Reading and Math for third, fourth, and fifth graders; and I love coming to work just to see the kid’s smiles. Never give up, never use the word can’t; and always say I will try, I will get it.”
Father's Day took longer to catch on than Mother's Day. The history behind the June holiday
We celebrated the mothers and mother figures in our life this past weekend. Soon it will be time to celebrate the fathers. Like Mother's Day, Father's Day started off as a local tradition that soon blossomed into the holiday that we know now. But there is a tragic reason that the first known Father's Day actually occurred in the United States.
Local DJ uplifts senior citizens with the joy of music
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Byron Cooper is a local DJ from Fairmont by way of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cooper has a mission to uplift North Central West Virginia in any way possible by providing music to those in need of good vibes. “I always try to give back to nursing...
West Virginia and Ohio could see severe weather including hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh is issuing a warning of potential severe weather for parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Showers and thunderstorms will cross the region today with low pressure, according to the National Weather Service. “There remains a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which […]
FIRST ALERT: Strong Storms Expected Tonight with Flooding Concerns
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first week of May continues to bring more rain across the area. Flooding concerns are on the rise as some areas have seen over 3 inches of rainfall already this month. Yesterday flooding was reported in Mannington after 1.71 inches of rain fell in the afternoon. With more rain on the way tonight and the potential for strong to severe storms, a First Alert Weather Event has been declared with major flooding concerns across the area. We expect to see the line of storms cross overnight, with the timing looking to be anytime after midnight to about 5/6 am. Rain totals are trending in the direction of about an inch around the area just for this system tonight. More rain chances will be on the way later in the week and flooding chances will remain until at least Thursday. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
National Association of Letter Carriers holds 32nd annual ‘Stamp out Hunger’ food drive
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Every 2nd Saturday of May for the past 32 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers has run a food drive called ‘Stamp Out Hunger’. Mail carriers, volunteers, and local food banks collect canned and non-perishable foods and prepare them for delivery to those in need. The USPS on Cava Drive in Clarksburg joined the event, shipping food out to at least 12 different locations in Harrison County.
Baseball Recap: Darren Knight leads West Greene to victory over Leechburg
West Greene had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Leechburg Blue Devils on Tuesday. The victory was familiar territory for West Greene who now have three in a row.
Fairmont State Men's Baskeball Set to Hold its Annual Youth Basketball Camp from June 17 through June 20
The Fairmont State Men’s Basketball Program will be hosting their annual youth basketball camp from June 17th to June 20th at Joe Retton Arena. It will be everyday from 9:30 to 2:30. The camp will include lunch, a t-shirt, and skill instruction from the players and coaches! To sign up visit https://falconmensbasketball.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT! If there are any questions or concerns please reach out to assistant coach Donald Kummer at his email dkummer@fairmontstate.edu!
Marion County farmers eligible for biosolids program
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Local farmers in Fairmont can now apply to the Biosolids Land Application program. The program, which is offered by the city of Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, allows farmers to apply biosolids as fertilizer to improve soil nutrients and help plant growth. Residents who have flat meadows or pasture lands are encouraged to apply for the program, according to a release.
3 people taken to hospital after accident in White Hall
WHITE HALL, W.Va. (WDTV) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident in White Hall Thursday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of Middletown Road and Roxbury Road at approximately 5:15 P.M., according to 911 and fire officials. One person was ejected from one of...
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