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Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
Man sentenced to prison for fentanyl and firearms charges
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for fentanyl and firearms offenses. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Tyler Jordan Sands, age 23, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced Monday to 120 months in prison for fentanyl and firearms offenses. Sands pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawful possession of […]
Ohio Valley health officials respond to first confirmed measles case in West Virginia since 2009
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Local health officials are responding to a positive case of measles in Monongallia County. At the moment, West Virginia only has one case, but nationally, we’re at 125, with cases present in all our neighboring states. That’s more than all reported cases from the entirety of 2022. Measles is highly […]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donates $2 million dollars to help restore almost 150 tombstones destroyed by severe weather
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Governor Jim Justice handed a $2 million check to the Wheeling Mt. Zion Cemetery Association Thursday afternoon. A storm-induced landslide took out a large portion of the hillside, wiping out an estimated 150 gravestones and monuments there a month ago. The governor said he was all too familiar with devastating […]
Child taken to hospital after nearly drowning in hot tub
FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A child was taken to United Hospital Center tonight after nearly drowning in a hot tub. The incident occurred on Sunset View Drive in Flemington. Emergency crews were able to help stabilize the child and take them to the hospital. Officials could not confirm the condition...
WorkForce West Virginia announces May 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs today. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. “Whether you’re looking for your next […] The post WorkForce West Virginia announces May 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Cars and Coffee Bridgeport hosts first car show of the season this Sunday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - This Sunday, April 28, is the first Cars and Coffee event of the season. It’s a family-friendly event for people in the area to come hang out and talk about cars. “I think it is a great thing for the community, especially being a free...
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