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Inmate sentenced in death of another inmate at Hazelton Prison
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Stephen C. Crawford, age 45, an inmate formerly housed at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, was sentenced today to 188 months in prison for the death of a fellow inmate. The Department of Justice said Crawford was found guilty by a jury of assault of voluntary manslaughter,...
‘Freedom is not free’: D-Day veterans share their story
THOMAS, W.Va. (WBOY) – As we mark the anniversary* of D-Day… the sheer magnitude of a task that faced the allies is still difficult to comprehend. Two D-Day veterans living down the hall from each other in the same Tucker County nursing home share their stories. “Freedom is...
Newburg residents say 3 bridges are causing safety concerns
NEWBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Residents of Newburg, West Virginia in Southern Preston County have growing concerns about bridges in the area. Residents like Roy Tichnell say the main bridge downtown was supposed to have been replaced years ago. “It literally scares me when I have to bring my granddaughter across...
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