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Man dies after a dump truck goes over an embankment and crashes 30-40 feet down after crossing West Virginia Route 2
UPDATE: The man who died was Matthew Toosley. Toosley was 43-years-old from Moundsville, WV. ————————————————————————————————————- A man is dead after dump truck crash that went over an embankment and crashed 30-40 feet down after crossing West Virginia Route 2. Marshall County Sheriff Bill Helms says a dump truck carrying dirt lost its brakes as it […]
Mannington woman charged with child neglect after reporting child missing
MANNINGTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Mannington woman was arrested after deputies said she reported her child missing while under the influence of drugs. Cheyenne Carr, 29, said she had woken up approximately 20 minutes ago and could not find her child, according to court documents. She told authorities she “had no idea where her child could be” but said the child may be with an unnamed male as this had happened before.
Dougherty says “It’s surreal” after voters elect him for Marshall County Sheriff
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a tight race between current Sheriff Bill Helms and Mike Dougherty. Mike Dougherty came out with the win with 49% of the vote and will be Marshall County’s next sheriff starting in January. 7News Reporter Annalise Murphy got to speak with Dougherty one on one to figure out some […]
WVDOT says I-79 widening project nearing completion, discusses upcoming projects
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The massive widening project on Interstate 79 is nearing completion in Harrison, Marion and Monongalia counties, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. I-79 is being widened to three lanes in both directions from South Fairmont to the Pennsylvania line, officials said. The widening is...
Update: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Greene County Saturday
On Saturday at 4:27 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4:45 p.m. for Greene County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 4:27 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Powhatan Point, or...
Former educator indicted on federal child exploitation offenses
Jackson, TN – A federal grand jury in Jackson, Tennessee recently returned an indictment charging Philip Stephen Plyler, 41, of Fairmont, West Virginia with federal child exploitation offenses. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the return of the indictment today. Plyler is charged in a two-count indictment with...
New restaurant plans to open in the Ohio Valley
A new restaurant is opening in the Ohio Valley. The McMechen City Grill plans to host it’s grand opening on May 18 at 9am. The McMechen City Grill is labeled as a being about the basics with classic American and Italian-American cuisine Hours of operation for the restaurant plan to be 9am-9pm daily Monday-Saturday and […]
First Hometown Market event of season kicks off Saturday in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Main Street Fairmont’s first Hometown Market of the season kicks off Saturday with shopping and live music in downtown Fairmont. The event takes place on Monroe Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Officials said there will be over 40 vendors and food trucks, including...
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 […]
One hurt in Shinnston accident, HealthNet called to assist
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - One person has been injured in an accident in Shinnston tonight. The motorcycle accident took place on Saltwell Road in Shinnston, and was called in to the Harrison County 911 Center just before 8 P.M. Officials say that no roads are closed at this time. HealthNet...
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