Tractor trailer carrying Mtn. Dew overturns, shuts down I-79 northbound

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - One lane of I-79 southbound in Monongalia County will be closed for the rest of this week. According to WVDOH, the slow lane southbound on I-79 will be closed between mile markers 146.3 and 145.9. This spans the distance between the Goshen Rd. exit and on ramps.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A water rescue is underway in Bridgeport. Details are limited, but Harrison County Emergency Services tells 5 News at least one person is being rescued on Beech Hollow Rd. Stick with 5 News for updates.

JUNIOR, W.Va (WDTV) - A woman set fire to a home in Barbour County home last month after she allegedly told officers “people were talking down to her.”. Officers responded to a structure fire in Junior just after 11:30 a.m. on July 27, according to a criminal complaint. The...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Dozens of dogs were removed from a Preston County home in what authorities are calling an apparent breeding operation. It all started when a Preston County Animal Shelter employee found a dog waking down a county road. While looking for the dog’s owner, the man found...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - In an effort to help the people affected by the flooding in Kentucky, two companies are partnering to collect and deliver supplies. The West Virginia Trucking Association has partnered with XPO Logistics for their Helping Neighbors Campaign. They will be collecting bottled water, cleaning supplies, personal...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - An inmate at Federal Corrections Institution Gilmer was sentenced on Monday for a threat charge, officials said. Shawn L. Price, 42, was sentenced to 5 years behind bars, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Price pleaded guilty in May to one count of “Transmitting Threatening...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVU Coliseum will now be charging students to park. This is to support maintenance and improvement activities in that area. The cost of parking will be $1 during the duration that their car is parked. Payment will be required and enforced Monday through Friday 8 a-m to 4 p-m.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - 28 Texas Roadhouse locations throughout Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania are hosting a fundraiser for Kentucky flood relief. The restaurants are donating 100% of all profits on Aug. 9 to the fund. This includes Texas Roadhouse locations in Clarksburg on Emily Drive and Star City...

Ada “Dot” Cordelia Aman, 80, of Alum Bridge, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. She was born in Vadis on August 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Charles Talbott and Geneva Adams Talbott. On September 14, 1979, Dot married the love of her life, John B. Aman. Together they shared over 24 wonderful years of marriage before John’s passing on July 7, 2004. They have now been reunited to share eternity. In addition to her parents and husband, Dot was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by one daughter, Barbara “Bobbi” Shaver; one brother, Dan Talbott; and one daughter-in-law, Lisa Alfred. Forever cherishing their memories of Dot’s hardworking and spunky nature are one son, Michael D. Alfred of Weston; three grandchildren: Keely Cunningham and husband, Chris, and Whitney Alfred both of Weston, and Stephanie Haney and husband, Luke, of Fairmont; five great-grandchildren: Johna Cunningham, Reese Cunningham, Delaynie Haney, Duke Haney, and Ellyson Haney; one brother, Darrell Talbott of Camden; and several nieces and nephews. Dot spent over 30 years employed with the United States Postal Service at both Vadis and Alum Bridge locations. She began as a mail carrier and worked her way up to Postmaster. Dot was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Camden where she served in the Alter Society. She was also an active member of the Alum Bridge Neighborhood Watch where she selflessly dedicated herself to protecting her neighbors. In her younger years, Dot enjoyed racing stock cars in Pennsboro. She also liked watching sports, NASCAR racing, and playing cards. More than anything else, Dot lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished every moment with them and was beyond proud of them all. Dot was a loving and supportive woman and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Patrick Catholic School and mailed to 224 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452. Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Rosary Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church located at 9140 US Hwy 33W in Camden at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, with Reverend Father Douglas A. Ondeck officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Jane Lew. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Ada “Dot” Cordelia Aman. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was charged after officers said he held a woman hostage at gunpoint at a home in Jane Lew last week. Officers responded to the home around 1:15 p.m. on Friday in reference to a woman saying she had been held hostage at gunpoint, according to a criminal complaint.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In this edition of Tasty Tuesday, Kevin visits Side Tracks Café in Elkins. Watch the video above and tune in for Tasty Tuesday every Tuesday on 5 News.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - One of the largest fairs in the state is here in Marion county. The 89th Annual Mannington District Fair kicks off this week and they have all kinds of fun lined up from now through Saturday. The fair is open from 2 to 11 pm every...

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVDOT and DMV will be hosting a dual hiring event in Monongalia County later this month. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monongalia County WVDOH Headquarters in Morgantown. Officials said applicants can be interviewed on...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Sunday’s Myrtle Beach flight will be the last flight from North-Central West Virginia Airport this year, according to airport director Rick Rock. Rock and airport officials, along with officials at Myrtle Beach International Airport, were hopeful August 14 would just be another in long line of flights available into the fall or perhaps year-round. Both airports worked with Allegiant this year to extend the spring and summer flights from Bridgeport to the popular destination spot to one extended or even made year-round.

Robert Edwin Burner, age 68, of Morgantown, died Saturday July 30, 2022 at his home with his wife, Doanda Wheeler Little Burner at his side. Born January 2, 1954 in Morgantown, he was the younger son of the late Eugene Lee Burner and Bonnie Dell Pugh Burner. His grandparents were Dr. Allen Eugene Burner and Mabel Olivet Wilson Burner, of Durbin, WV, and the Reverend John William Pugh and Milda A. Gragg Pugh of Boyer, WV. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by brother Allen Lee Burner and wife Jean of Morgantown; sister Louise Burner and husband Craig Goheen of Cass; nieces Abbie Wallace of Fairmont and Alison Safrit of Cass; nephews Allen E. Burner of Staunton, VA and Craig A. Burner of FL; and grand nieces and nephews Willow, Madilynn, Emma, Baylee, Gabriella, Indigo, Christian and Nathaniel. He is also survived by the three young men he helped raise, Josh, Daniel and Jacob Finniss of Morgantown. Along with his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Susan Gail Martin Burner and long-time partner, Pamela Moser. Bobby was raised in Brookhaven, near Morgantown. After graduating from Morgantown High School, PFC Burner served two years in the US Army as a radio operator, and one year with the U.S. forces in Wiesbaden, Germany. He was a carpenter and painter by trade. From both sides of the family Bobby inherited the genes of the avid outdoorsman and fisherman, and was always prepared with a fishing pole and hook in case he passed a stream that looked promising. He was a true gentleman like his father and learned about faith and compassion from his mother. He was an amazing five-year survivor of cancer and debilitating complications. He inspired everyone with his strength and we all miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to WV Caring at 3437 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26505. And a special thanks to the hospice nurses, Cindy, Carrie and Lindsey, who provided excellent help as caretakers during his daily struggles this last year. A Celebration of Life will be held graveside at the Arbovale Cemetery on Saturday August 13 at 10 AM with military honors by the US Army and the Pocahontas County Military Honor Guard. Friends and family are invited to attend. Plans for another celebration for friends in the Morgantown area will be finalized later this year. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care in Morgantown is honored to be assisting the family. Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures for the family may be offered at www.smithfcc.co.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - On Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m., WDTV will be switching to its new transmitter. For antenna users, you may need to do a re-scan to receive all of the channels we offer. If you receive WDTV via cable, satellite or a streaming service, you should...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is returning to Clarksburg. On Wednesday, the Harrison County Commission granted festival organizers $3,000 in funding. County Commissioner David Hinkle says the festival is not only a staple for Clarksburg but for...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Clarksburg Water Board customers will have an opportunity to receive free water for six months as an incentive for returning a survey. The CWB will be mailing out surveys to determine the composition of customer-side service lines and where people most at risk of complications from lead exposures are located at.

Angelo Alastanos, 94, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on July 16, 1928, a son of the late Michael and Despina Georgaroudis Alastanos. He was married to Susan Herold Alastanos, who preceded him in death on August 15, 1980. Surviving are two sons, Jeff Alastanos and his wife Diane of Stonewood and Chris Alastanos and his wife Pam of Stonewood; three grandchildren, Angela Oliver and her husband Ryan, Kristin Kellar and her husband Chris and Logan Alastanos and his wife Madison; five great grandchildren, Landen Gillum, Lochlan Oliver, Leighton Oliver, Ava Kellar and Hattie Dean Alastanos; three step-grandchildren, Zachary Stire, Bailey Stire and Kendall Stire; one brother, Gus Alastanos and his wife Judy of Nutter Fort; one sister, Mary D’Onfrio of Dundalk, MD; two sisters-in-law, Olga Alastanos of Clarksburg and Sophia Alastanos of Frederick, MD; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by five siblings, Anna Fanady, John Alastanos, Catherine Lopez, George Alastanos, and Steve Alastanos; as well as one grandson, Dean Stire. Mr. Alastanos was a 1946 graduate of Victory High School and a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of the New York Hat Shop in downtown Clarksburg. The family would like to thank Roger Diaz and Marcel Malfregeot for their devoted friendship and the countless hours they spent with him during this difficult time. The family would also like to express their gratitude to the caretakers, Missi, Robin, Pam and Debby that provided Angelo with exceptional care and consideration. Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm, where a Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 pm to conclude the visitation. Mr. Alastanos will be taken to the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church to lie in state for one hour prior to the service which will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Father Stelyios Muksuris as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Elkview Masonic Cemetery, where full military graveside rites will be accorded. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.

Judith Kay Bennett, 74, of Mt. Clare passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg on April 4, 1948, a daughter of the late Albert and Frances Marie Cooper Barnosky. She is survived by her husband, Lindy Bennett, whom she married on June 8, 1968. Also surviving are two children, Darren Bennett and his wife Vanessa of Elkins and Lori Andrews and her husband Kevin of Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Claire Bennett, Delaney Bennett, Garrett Andrews and Mila Andrews; one brother, Stephen Barnosky and his wife Deborah of Quiet Dell; and her beloved cat Marshmallow. Mrs. Bennett was formerly a secretary for West Field Insurance, before working as a Bus Aide for the Harrison County Board of Education. She was a Teacher’s Aid for Summit Park Elementary and retired from Nutter Fort Elementary after 20 years of service. She loved her students and co-workers. Judith was kind-hearted and eager to help anyone in need. She was proud of her small-town home and treated everyone like family. Judith loved the beach, but her favorite pastime was spoiling her kids and grandkids. She was a member of the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church. Special thank you to sister-in-law Evelina Ashcraft who cared for Judith at home, along with her husband, Lindy. Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Reverend George Bramble officiating. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.