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GoFundMe created for woman hospitalized after being hit by drunk driver on Route 50
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - “I spent two whole days from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., until they would kick us out, just sitting there holding her hand.”. It was about 7:25 p.m. on Nov. 29 when Brianna Jones, of Ritchie County, was driving home from work on U.S Route 50 in Wood County when her life was threatened by a drunk driver.
Ritchie County road work may cause delays
HARRISVILLE — Minor delays are anticipated on Beech Grove Road in Ritchie County from 7-5:30 p.m. through Friday for a water line installation, the Division of Highways said. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.
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Ritchie County High School Boys Basketball Games: Schedule and Live Stream Details
• High school basketball games are scheduled today in Ritchie County, West Virginia. • The games can be followed on the NFHS Network. • The match is between Wood County Christian High School and Ritchie County High School.
The Timeless Grandeur of Ritchie County Courthouse: Celebrating Architectural and Judicial Heritage
Nestled in the heart of Harrisville, West Virginia, the Ritchie County Courthouse stands as a remarkable example of Second Empire architecture, an enduring symbol of the region's legal and historical narrative. Originally constructed in 1874 and replaced with a Neoclassical Revival structure in 1923, this courthouse has been a cornerstone of Ritchie County's governance for over a century. Its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and its central place within the Harrisville Historic District speak volumes of its cultural and architectural significance.
Ritchie County, West Virginia High School Boys Basketball Games: Schedule and Live Stream Information
• High school boys basketball games are scheduled today in Ritchie County, West Virginia. • The games can be followed on the NFHS Network. • The match is between Wood County Christian High School and Ritchie County High School.
Berea, WV: A Historical Gem Amidst the Rolling Hills of Ritchie County
In the serene embrace of Ritchie County's rolling hills lies Berea, WV, a small town with a historical tapestry that stretches back to the 1800s. Known for its fertile lands, which once gave rise to a thriving farming community, Berea has grown into a vital piece of West Virginia’s cultural landscape. Its legacy, which started as Seven-Day Mill, reflects in the Old Stone House and the Pine Grove Church, historical beacons that stand testament to the town's past.
Natural asphalt deposit gave birth to short-lived railroad, boom town in WV
CAIRO — In the fall of 1852, Frederick Lemon walked along Macfarlan Creek near his Ritchie County home to check on his cattle following a heavy rainfall that sent the stream surging out of its banks. A mile or two up the creek from its confluence with the Hughes...
West Virginia State Police whistleblower pleads guilty in domestic battery case
RITCHIE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Former West Virginia State Police Trooper Joseph Comer on Friday pleaded no contest to domestic battery, and guilty to violating a protective order. Comer was released from jail following the hearing in Ritchie County. Here is everything in the plea agreement Attorney David Moye says his client was indicted on […]