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Local students learn consequences of drunk and distracted driving
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 300 students from two local high schools got to see firsthand what the consequences can be from driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol on Friday. A special presentation was held Friday at Magnolia High School, where students from Magnolia and Paden City High School witnessed a […]
W.Va. coalition announces intent to sue company over alleged clean water violations
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia nonprofit announced Friday that it intends to file a lawsuit against a chemical company in Wood County for allegedly violating clean water laws. West Virginia Rivers Coalition said in a news release that a lawsuit against Chemours will allege the company...
Woman charged in deadly birthday party crash released on bond
NEWPORT, Mich. (WTVG) - A woman accused of drunkenly crashing her vehicle into a building during a child’s birthday party, killing two kids dead and injuring 15 people, was released on bond on Thursday. Authorities in Monroe County tell 13 Action News Marshella Chidester bonded out on April 25....
Local business still struggles to get started after major flooding
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Over three weeks ago a flood swept through the Mid-Ohio Valley that damaged many home and businesses along the river. Soon after that another flood followed up the initial flood that also fully submerged Philippines best in Williamstown. After both floods Owner, Ellen Lubuguin, has still...
Antero Foundation delivers $60,000 check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, GameChanger initiative
BRIDGEPORT, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice visited the Antero Resources offices, where the GameChanger Prevention Education Program received a $60,000 donation from the Antero Foundation. This contribution will go directly toward funding the GameChanger program in schools across Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties. GameChanger is making significant educational strides, with implementation already underway […] The post Antero Foundation delivers $60,000 check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, GameChanger initiative appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Salvation Army's annual Wheeling Community Baby Shower set for May 18
The Salvation Army of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties will hold its Annual Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m.-noon on May 18 at its corps building in Wheeling. Participants in the Community Baby Shower will be able to coordinate with local services and automatically be entered for prizes and giveaways.
Water line leak disrupts Sistersville, leads to boil order
SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. — A water line leak took place on Wednesday in Sistersville. It happened on Work Street near Urban Avenue, but the leak was unable to be contained for a portion of Wednesday. Water and maintenance crews worked throughout the afternoon and early evening to get it under...
DOH worker thrown on a “60-foot flight path” after work zone crash in March
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Divison of Highways worker says that he was thrown on a “60-foot flight path”, breaking multiple bones and fracturing his skull in three places after a work zone crash last month. Jordan Swiger was setting up traffic signs at the site of a...
Cut From a Tough Cloth: Wood County officials recognize victim advocates on Denim Day
PARKERSBURG — Recognition bestowed upon advocates of sexual assault victims at Wood County’s Denim Day event Wednesday in Bicentennial Park wasn’t sought — but it was appreciated. “It meant a lot today,” said Candice Gabriel, program manager at North Star Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that...
Williamstown ceremony honors fallen West Virginia DOH workers
WILLIAMSTOWN — West Virginia Department of Transportation officials honored their workers who were killed on the job during a ceremony in Williamstown Wednesday. Randy Damron, events coordinator for the West Virginia Division of Transportation, welcomed attendees at the West Virginia Welcome Center off Interstate 77. He started his remarks...
City of Salem could be fined $25K for wastewater violations
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In Salem the Environmental Protection Agency has also submitted a filing to fine the city $25,000. The filing was submitted on April 17th. They allege that, during a 2022 Clean Water Inspection at the Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant, they found 91 limits exceeded for chemicals and waste,
Pools looking for lifeguards
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - As summer quickly approaches, the search for lifeguards is taking place. Parkersburg YMCA will supply lifeguards for North Hills and Williamstown Pools during this summer. The YMCA Sports Director J.R. Kerr says that lifeguards will survey the pools, clean and maintain the facilities, and assist in...
St. Marys takes down Ritchie in LKC showdown
ELLENBORO — St. Marys’ Kyleigh Rupert scattered six hits in a six-inning complete game here Tuesday evening as the Blue Devils capped a perfect Little Kanawha Conference regular season following a 10-1 mercy rule win at Ritchie County. The 21-1 Blue Devils, who finished 14-0 in the LKC...
A Monroe funeral home offers its services to the family in Swan Boat Club tragedy
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Truly a story of strangers helping strangers. Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe, MI is offering its services free of charge to the family who lost two children in the Swan Boat Club tragedy in Newport, MI Saturday afternoon. Justin Miller, a manager with the funeral home,...
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