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Former Preston County teacher enters agreement in maltreatment case

KINGWOOD, W.Va. –– A former teacher at the Bruceton Elementary School has agreed to deferred adjudication after being charged with maltreatment of a disabled child. Melissa Kent was one of three teachers accused in the incident that happened in March of this year. Kent, Jessica Hunter, and Leah...

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Christmas at the Barn returns to Masontown for a limited time

For just four days out of the year, you can visit a small, village-like Christmas town right in the middle of Preston County.

Masontown, WV · 1d

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I-79 on-ramp to close in Harrison County beginning next week

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that the southbound Interstate 79 on-ramp at WV 58, will close at night for paving next week. The road closure will be on WV 58, on the Interstate 79 southbound on-ramp, at the 117 exit (Anmoore), from 6:00 P.M. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, until 6:00 A.M. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Harrison County, WV · 1d
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West Virginia veteran’s legacy lives on through organ donation

Even in death, a West Virginia father, veteran and husband is continuing to save lives through the gift of organ donation.

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new nursing community in Fairmont

Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.

Fairmont, WV · 2d

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Mon County Commission President Bloom calls for need for county representation on MUB board

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County officials continue to express the need for county representation on one of the largest public utilities in the county. Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom spoke about recent developments involving the Morgantown Utility Board on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, where he called for the Morgantown City Council to consider a county resident to replace longtime board member Tom Witt, who recently announced he would not seek reappointment. Bloom discussed the need to have representation for more than half of the customers that do not live within city limits while also stating the potential impacts on development if the status quo were to continue.

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Salute to Service dinner held for veterans at Clarksburg VFW

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - WDTV’s annual Salute to Service dinner was held Thursday at the Clarksburg VFW to honor veterans, with community members and service organizations attending. Maria Saunders, VFW state chaplain, said she has attended several of the dinners over the past couple of years and described this...

Clarksburg, WV · 1d

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Clarksburg City Manager fined $2,000 by West Virginia Ethics Commission

More than a month ahead of her scheduled hearings before the West Virginia Ethics Commission (WVEC), Clarksburg City Manager Tiffany Fell has agreed to pay $2,000 to resolve

Clarksburg, WV · 2d

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Commentary: West Virginia’s doctors and federal workers fear the paper trail

Along Interstate 79 in North Central West Virginia, two kinds of workers carry a quiet fear about their own mental health. One group is the physicians, nurses and other clinicians who keep the state’s hospitals and clinics open. The other is the federal workforce in Clarksburg, home of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, […]

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Desert Storm General honored at plaque ceremony in Fairmont

The proclamation for General Christian was officially recognized by the Marion County Commission on Oct. 28.

Fairmont, WV · 1d

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Underweight puppies found at Harrison County rail trail; Animal Control seeks tips

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Harrison County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help finding out who abandoned these two underweight puppies on a rail trail. The puppies were found at the rail trailhead between Arlington and Glen Falls, according to a Facebook post from the agency. Animal Control said the only thing left with them was a pile of dog treats.

Harrison County, WV · 1d

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Clarksburg, Weston McDonald’s offering free food for veterans

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — This Veteran’s Day, McDonald’s in north central West Virginia are giving back with free, hot meals for those who served. According to a press release, McDonald’s locations in the Clarksburg and Weston areas will offer free meals to both veterans and those who are currently serving in the military on Veterans Day.

Clarksburg, WV · 2d

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Mon County Commission unveils bids for new MCHD headquarters improvements

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission will now consider close to a half dozen bids for the planned renovations to the new County Health Department headquarters. Silling Architects Studio Manager Marie McCauley presented bids from five firms during the commission’s regular meeting on Wednesday with each bid proposing...

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Local resident files petition against Grafton water rate increase, faces jurisdiction hearing

GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A protest petition challenging a water rate increase in Grafton faced a challenge of its own from the city regarding the validity of collected signatures in a jurisdiction hearing Thursday. Discussion centered on whether petition organizer Greg Jewell collected signatures from at least 25% of the...

Grafton, WV · 2d

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313-Pound Black Bear Among 89 Harvested During Maryland’s Annual Hunt

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...

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The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes

The IRS says individuals and businesses in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia have until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes after severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 14, 2026. The relief, announced Oct. 14 as release WV-2026-02, follows a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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Friendsville Water System Overhaul Gets $800,000 Grant

Garrett County has been awarded $800,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding to begin a system-wide overhaul of the Friendsville water system, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Wes Moore. The grant will pay for Phase 1 engineering design and initial construction of the water...

Garrett County, MD · 2d

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‘There are dangers here’: Public urged to avoid Westmoreland County property with underground fire

An underground fire fueled by coal and insulated by glass has been burning near the former Westmoreland Glass plant in Hempfield Township since March. Firefighters and township officials are monitoring the site daily to prevent the blaze from spreading.

Westmoreland County, PA · 5d

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Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Sharon, PA · 2d