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Farmington Volunteer Fire Department facing hardships due to recent flooding
The Farmington Volunteer Fire Department's substation has undergone two floods since reopening last year with the most recent flooding in the area creating problems for rescue units stationed there.
Suspect in 2023 Harrison County Murder Dies in Jail
According to WDTV, a suspect in a murder that took place last year has died in prison. The Harrison County Prosecutor’s office confirmed that Ulices Pineda has been reported deceased in prison. They also confirmed that he. was being held in North Central Regional Jail, adding that they did...
Hope Gas asks PSC to stop illegal pipeline from large gas plant
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Hope Gas filed a new petition this week, saying that one of their industrial customers is attempting to illegally avoid Hope Gas’ service. Hope Gas says that they have provided gas transportation service to a large customer for many years, and that they continue to provide services to this plant.
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center opening Elkins clinic
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is announcing its largest clinic yet in the Randolph County area. The Elkins Corridor Medical Center is scheduled to open in 2025. UHC President and CEO Dr. David Hess says the 38,000-square-foot facility will improve patient access and convenience. “We felt...
FSU to host plant exchange in May
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - There will be a plant exchange in Harrison County, on May 4th. The plant exchange will be at the Harrison County Parks And Recreation gazebo in Clarksburg. This event is being held by the Harrison County WVU Extension Master Gardeners. If you want to exchange plants...
WV Heritage Craft Co-op preserves Appalachian history through art
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Heritage Crafts is an artisan co-op located right here in Harrison County. Just off of I-79 in Mount Clare, locals and tourists can stop in to find handmade crafts and learn about West Virginia’s history. To preserve Appalachian history, the co-op offers art...
Blackwater River ‘Endangered’ by Corridor H Construction
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An environmental group has named the Blackwater River on a list of 2024 endangered waters. The list was published by American Rivers this week. They say that the river is threated by the plans for Corridor-H, that would cross all of the river’s headwater streams for major construction activity.
WVRAC searching for next members of Mon Forest Council
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Monongahela National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the state’s Resource Advisory Committee for the next four years. Members of the committee recommend how the Forest Service should use funds from legislation to improve the forest. They need 15 members to fill specific...
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