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WVDA begins invasive moth treatments for Spring 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (USDA-FS), will be conducting aerial treatment of approximately 25,322 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth). The […]
WV IJDC announces $14.2 million in funding for sewer and water projects around state
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $14.2 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on May 1. Details for the projects are listed below. Town of Burnsville The council approved a $1 million grant and $221,750 loan to the Town of […]
West Virginia joins lawsuit against ATF rule requiring licenses for more private gun sales
West Virginia is joining a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit against a new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule that Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says will prevent law-abiding Americans from selling firearms.
2 arrested in high-speed motorcycle chase
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - Two Barbour County men were charged after a high-speed chase throughout the city of Philippi. On Sunday, April 28th, police clocked 4 ‘sports style’ motorcycles traveling at a rate of 78 mph in a 45 mph zone of US Route 250 in Philippi. Police...
Montrose Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges, Including Assault on Officer, with Potential for Decades in Prison
Matthew Thomas Lyrek, who was shot by a Wright County Sheriff’s deputy during an arrest attempt earlier this month, showed up in court Monday to face multiple charges including felony assault on a peace officer, the county confirmed. The incident, which unfolded on April 15 in Montrose, has Lyrek facing serious time behind bars if convicted. The charges include four counts of first-degree assault, which could mean 20 years in the slammer apiece, plus hefty fines, according to the Wright County Minnesota.
Braves Softball Team Rolls Past Elkins by 18-4 Score
On Tuesday night, Bridgeport Middle School;s softball team boarded a school bus and headed to Elkins Middle School to play a Mid-Mountain Ten Conference game. On the way there, it did not look promising that the game would be played due to rainy weather. But when they arrived, the skies cleared and the game was able to be played.
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