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Former longtime WDTV employee in need of liver transplant
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A former, longtime WDTV employee is in need of a liver transplant, according to a GoFundMe page created by her daughter. Cassie Busdeker has been battling cirrhosis of the liver caused by a rare disease Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, according to her daughter Alex. She has been battling the disease for the last year and a half, and their family is finally in the last steps of getting her a new liver, Alex said.
First at 4 Forum: Ashley Ness
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Ashley Ness, the president of the West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival, stopped by the First at Four on Monday. He talked about their upcoming event at the Pennsboro Speedway on Saturday!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4...
Federal prisoner at FCI Gilmer sentenced for mailing threats
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - A federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer was sentenced to additional time in prison Monday. Stephen Elbert Boykin, 52, was sentenced to an additional 51 months - a little over four years - for mailing threats directed at government officials and family members, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Clearer skies and warmer temperatures today, before rainfall and possible thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today we will see more of those partly cloudy skies that we saw yesterday. Along with that our highs today are forecasted to get up into the 80s for most of us in the lowlands. Some cloud coverage is expected to roll in tonight and then, Tuesday morning rain and possibly a few thunderstorms are going to start coming into our area as a cold front begins to roll through. This trend will continue into Wednesday with the possibility of a few heavier rain showers as well. Our high temps will also take a dip with this cold front coming through will highs dropping down to the low 70s. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast.
Bridgeport library kicks off gardening program for second year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Bridgeport Public Library’s gardening program will return for its second year this week. Roots & Readers, a program where patrons learn how to grow their own food, watch the plants grow week after week and help the library with garden upkeep, will begin on May 16 and take place every Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Community Garden.
Mother’s Day founder never a mother and never profited from the holiday
With Mother’s Day this Sunday, my thoughts turn to Mother’s Days of the past. One tradition I recall is on that special Sunday many mothers received corsages from their children to wear to church on Mother’s Day. Those corsages were often either red or white flowers. The...
City of Bridgeport to offer water aerobics, zumba
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Summer is fast approaching, and for many, that means going to the pool. If you are a fan of swimming, aerobics or zumba, the Bridgeport City Pool is offering the perfect class. A water aerobics and zumba class will be offered this summer. During the two...
Car Crashes into Downtown Post Office as Bridgeport Fire Department Responds to Clarksburg Accident
WDTV reported that a crash occurred in downtown Clarksburg Saturday morning, May 11, that caused damage to the Post Office location. located on Second Street between Pike and West Main Streets.. At approximately 10:47 A.M. a vehicle collided in the front of the building located on 158 W. Main Street...
First at 4 Forum: Kevin Stalnaker
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Kevin Stalnaker, the Chief Administrative Officer at Mon Health’s Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, stopped by the First at Four on Monday. He told us all about Hospital Week and the events taking place at his hospital. You can watch the full interview above and watch...
Local DJ uplifts senior citizens with the joy of music
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Byron Cooper is a local DJ from Fairmont by way of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cooper has a mission to uplift North Central West Virginia in any way possible by providing music to those in need of good vibes. “I always try to give back to nursing...
3 people taken to hospital after accident in White Hall
WHITE HALL, W.Va. (WDTV) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident in White Hall Thursday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of Middletown Road and Roxbury Road at approximately 5:15 P.M., according to 911 and fire officials. One person was ejected from one of...
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