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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System plans to continue to dive into more details about the ongoing decline in student enrollment. Mon County Schools Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico reported that student enrollment for the 2026-27 semester reached 10,907 students, which reflects a 163-student decrease in comparison to last year. This also marks the fourth consecutive year of declining enrollment, with the largest decrease observed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney completed the tally of the 2026 midterm election Monday. Commissioners preside over the process as Blaney works with both parties on canvass day. Two random precincts are selected, and the ballots are hand counted to make the totals match the electronic result provided on election night. The bipartisan look into the 2026 midterm showed no discrepancies that changed any result.
The Taylor County Board of Education brought in legal counsel at their Monday special meeting following discussions concerning the possible closure of Flemington Elementary School.
CLARKSBURG , W.Va (WDTV) - The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center hosted its Freedom 250 Veterans Day event Tuesday at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg. Veterans, families and service organizations attended the event, which celebrated 250 years of American liberty and honored those who helped defend it. Recognition,...
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — More than eight decades after he died as a prisoner of war in World War II, Raymond Carl Richmond has finally come home. Richmond was returned to Marshall County on Wednesday, where family, friends and community members gathered on the county courthouse lawn for a special Veterans Day ceremony honoring his service and sacrifice.
Washington Lands Elementary School — School Switching To Remote Learning. A fire that tore through Sweirkos Enterprises on School Road in Washington Lands, just south of Moundsville, rekindled overnight after crews believed they had it knocked down, forcing Washington Lands Elementary School to switch to remote learning Monday. The blaze had already triggered a shelter-in-place order Sunday for residents of Washington Lands, Round Bottom, and Roberts Ridge, along with a lengthy closure of W.Va. 2.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to make a final ruling on the Mid Atlantic Resilciency Link (MARL) project this spring. The PSC commissioners will have additional briefs from many of the more than 190 interveners to add to testimony received during evidentiary hearings that wrapped up about one week ago.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — T-Mobile customers in Monongalia, Harrison and Taylor counties may experience issues when trying to reach 911, according to local emergency officials. The Monongalia County Emergency Management Agency posted on Facebook Tuesday morning, stating that T-Mobile is experiencing “wireless issues” when calling 911. The post also...
The relay, which spans from "sea to shining sea" began in Point Reyes, California, on July 1st. Hikers, walkers, equestrians and cyclists have continued traveling the trail for the past four months.
Additional stamp designs for 2027 are expected to be released in the coming weeks and months.
Robert C. Byrd High School held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday to honor those who have served the country.
Ramp Closure on County Route 1 (Boggs Run Road), Benwood, to Begin Tuesday, November 10, 20265. Marshall County, WV – A portion of County Route 1 (Boggs Run Road) southbound exit ramp will be closed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning Tuesday, November 10, 2026, through Friday, November 20, 2026, for milling and paving.
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Emergency management officials in Marshall County issued a shelter-in-place order on Sunday afternoon after a large structure fire. Officials said the order applies indefinitely to the Washington Lands and Roberts Ridge areas, including Lower Round Bottom, Lindsay Lane, and Clearview Heights. The county sheriff’s office announced...
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Family and friends gathered Saturday at Pat Boyle Funeral Home to remember Army veteran Thomas “Shayne” Knight, 35, who died following a crash in Upshur County. His wife, Aislinn, also died in the crash. Knight was a father of eight, a husband and...
Bridgeport City Council will be asked to approve a pair of rezoning requests at tonight’s meeting one of which could pave the way for the next business to arrive in the municipality. It is part of the regular agenda at the 7 p.m., November 9 meeting at the Bridgeport...
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – History lessons are moving beyond the classroom for students in Marshall County. Through a hands-on project, they’re helping honor Holocaust victims while learning the importance of compassion and remembrance. Marshall County students are among the first in the nation to take part in The Crocus Project. Over 200 bulbs are […]
Veterans Day is just around the corner, and communities across north central West Virginia are taking time to recognize those who have served our country.
Thirty Harrison County high school students put their business ideas to the test Friday, competing in a "Shark Tank"-style contest.
Mountain Line Transit Authority announced that rides on all local bus routes will be free for veterans Wednesday.
The PSC is expected to make a decision concerning MARL in March of 2027.
