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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Estelle Mae Bailey age 89, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born June 12, 1932 in Wallace, a daughter of the late Newell Lee Stewart and Evelyn E. Hutson Stewart.On June 18, 1960 Estelle married Delbert G. Bailey at the Arlington Baptist Church in a ceremony by Reverend Evans Ash. Delbert preceded her in death on November 1, 2016.She is survived by four children, Rodney Bailey, Roger Bailey, Mark Bailey and his wife Amanda, and Becky Hickman and her husband Don, all of Marshville; five grandchildren, Lee Hickman and his wife Tania of Clarksburg, Heather Bruce and her husband Jordan of Marshville, Christopher Bailey of Salem, Gabrielle Bailey of Salem, and Sarah Bailey of Salem; two brothers, James Stewart of Clarksburg and Kenneth Stewart of Greensboro, SC; several nieces and nephews and her beloved pets, Sadie and Benji.Estelle was preceded in death by a brother Keith Stewart and a sister Jolene Shaver.She was a graduate of Unidis High School and worked at Ideals Studio from 1950 to 1963 developing pictures.Estelle was a longtime member of the Marshville Baptist Church and the Marshville CEOS. She greatly enjoyed quilting, working jigsaw and word search puzzles and playing Rook with family and friends.Condolences for the Bailey family may be sent to burnsidefuneralhome.com.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marshville Baptist Church, Alzheimer’s Association, 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505; or WVU Hospice, 2673 Davisson Run Road, Suite 201B, Clarksburg, WV 26301.Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 4 to 8 pm Sunday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Ron Owens presiding. Interment will follow in the Marshville Cemetery. | 2022-04-30T00:33:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Estelle Mae Bailey | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/29/estelle-mae-bailey-2/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/29/estelle-mae-bailey-2/ |
Hawks vs. Polars Bears meet for the final time this regular season
Fairmont Senior bests University girl's lacrosse 14-5(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - University girl’s lacrosse hosted Fairmont Senior this evening, looking for their first win over the Polar Bears this year.
While it was a back and forth battle in the beginning, the Polar Bears pulled ahead in the second half, taking the victory 14-5.
Fairmont Senior has only one loss on the season, they are back on home field tomorrow at 12pm against Spring Mills.
The Hawks travel to Buckhannon-Upshur on Monday at 7:30 p.m. | 2022-04-30T03:48:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont Senior girl’s lacrosse tops University, 14-5 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/fairmont-senior-girls-lacrosse-tops-university-14-5/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/fairmont-senior-girls-lacrosse-tops-university-14-5/ |
Hawks gearing up to be their best during the postseason
South Harrison gearing up to be their best in the postseason(wdtv)
LOST CREEK, W.Va (WDTV) - South Harrison baseball entered this year on the heels of the best season the team had experienced in program history last year.
The Hawks posted 24 wins last year, but with five guys graduating and three moving away, South Harrison returned as a young team this season.
With jsut two seniors and two juniors, the team has built themselves up over the last few months to be their best once the postseason hits.
The chemistry of the team has carried the guys through to this point, “This team, I think everyone gets a long, they wear the orange and black with pride, and I think that’s what’s carried us to the eight wins we have this year,” said Head Coach Frank Tate.
The success the team had last season has been a driver for their work ethic this Spring, Coming off last year as sectional champions, I feel like we have a lot of confidence knowing that we’ve played these teams in our section and we have beat them,” said Nathan Radcliff.
All in all, being a Hawk means the most to the seniors, “South Harrison baseball has meant pretty much everything to be, cause it’s something that I grew up wanting to be apart of, and it’s just nice to be apart of my four year,” said Dylan Richards. | 2022-04-30T03:48:29Z | www.wdtv.com | South Harrison baseball using last year’s success as motivation | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/south-harrison-baseball-using-last-years-success-motivation/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/south-harrison-baseball-using-last-years-success-motivation/ |
The Mountaineers racked up eight stolen bases in route to the victory
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Liberty played host to Notre Dame baseball, using a strong fifth inning to secure their victory on Friday night.
The Mountaineers efforts were helped by eight stolen bases on the evening, Brock Moore leading with two.
Jayce Clevenger was on the mound for Liberty, through seven innings he allowed two runs on five hits, as well as striking out two from the Fighting Irish.
Clevenger, Lucas McPherson, and John Angiulli each brought in two runs.
Gene Hutchinson led Notre Dame’s batting efforts, with two hits during four at bats. | 2022-04-30T17:57:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Liberty baseball pulls away in the fifth to win over Notre Dame | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/liberty-baseball-pulls-away-fifth-win-over-notre-dame/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/liberty-baseball-pulls-away-fifth-win-over-notre-dame/ |
A free COVID-19 clinic was held Saturday at the Kelly Miller Community Center.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A free COVID-19 clinic was held Saturday at the Kelly Miller Community Center.
PAAC of African American churches hosted the event.
Anyone who wanted to get vaccinated or their booster shot were welcome.
They also were giving free COVID-19 tests.
Susan Cunningham encourages everyone to get vaccinated.
“In a town like this close to WVU and the other colleges and universities. Your around a lot of people that come in town and out of town, internationally around here in
the U.S. so it’s very important because you don’t know who you’re standing next to,” said Cunningham
The group travels all over West Virginia. | 2022-04-30T21:35:57Z | www.wdtv.com | PAAC of African American Churches hosts free COVID clinic | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/paac-african-american-churches-hosts-free-covid-clinic/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/paac-african-american-churches-hosts-free-covid-clinic/ |
Butler: Breaking records and exceeding expectations this year
Alderson Broaddus' Taylor Butler has been making strides on the track this Spring(wdtv)
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - “Where it really got started was my dad was a big avid runner, running had always been a big part of our family’s lives,” said Taylor Butler.
For as long as she can remember, track has been a part of Taylor’s life, from her dad competing in the Olympic trials, to lacing up running shoes in elementary school, Butler’s love for the track has been undeniable, an it was her dad who always pushed her to the highest of heights.
“I was always just motivated by his constant support, I always had his support and he always pushed me to that limit.”
With that father-daughter bond, the Alderson-Broaddus fifth year senior found a new sense of purpose as an all-around athlete a few years back.
“The moment for me was when I lost my father, I lost my father in 2017 an the part of my life that me and him really bonded over was running so that pivotal moment in athletics for me when I no longer had my father there to guide me through really made me want to be a better athlete as a whole because I had something higher to work for.”
Butler has done just that, and this year has been her time to shine. At this season’s indoor MEC Championship meet, Butler edged out Wheeling’s Caroline Fodor by less than two tenths of a second, running a 2:15, a new conference record in the 800m. That time? Butler never thought it would happen.
“Taking that last 2000, I was still in second, I was really really battling, this girl had broken off pretty far from me and I had taken that last turn, probably 200m, maybe less, and I asked myself, are you willing to get second, and I said no.”
So if you achieve what once seemed unattainable, what could be next? Right now the AB 800m record holder is in the hunt for the division two NCAA National Championship’s provisional time of 2:12, and running in the 2:10s would most likely secure her a spot. Trying the shave off those last seconds is no easy feat, but Butler has ways of finding that motivation.
“Reminding myself that I have the talent, I have the speed and reminding me that this is what my parents would want me to do, and even though my dad is not physically here, I know he’s up there cheering for me.”
Currently Butler is running around a 2:16, and will be looking to hit that provisional time in the coming weeks to reach her high school dream of being a national qualifier before she closes the door on her collegiate running career, a stint that has without a doubt made her family proud. | 2022-04-30T23:24:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Alderson Broaddus’ Taylor Butler reaching new heights on the track | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/alderson-broaddus-taylor-butler-reaching-new-heights-track/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/alderson-broaddus-taylor-butler-reaching-new-heights-track/ |
Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | April 30, 2022
Thunderstorms tomorrow, then active weather continues!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s a beautiful Saturday today, with highs for much of the lowlands breaking into the low 70s. We had some rain showers in our southern counties this morning, but the remainder of the day has shaped up to be quite nice, with just some clouds passing through. However, by very early tomorrow morning, severe weather is coming to NCWV. By around 4am, scattered showers will begin the system’s duration in our area. By sunrise, rain will become much heavier, especially in areas with thunderstorms. Throughout the morning, these storms will continue, and winds could become gusty and damaging. We also cannot rule out the possibility of some small hail (no larger than 1″ in diameter). Approaching the afternoon, most of the severe weather will be passed, but it’s still possible we have a few rumbles of thunder and some showers on the back end of the cold front. By midnight, we’ll be in the clear for those storms, and Monday will be a very nice day, with highs in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. The calm conditions do not last long, however; another low-pressure system from the west will push clouds into the area for Tuesday before bringing rain later in the evening. This rain will continue throughout much of Wednesday before clearing out for Thursday. This system has the potential to bring us more thunderstorms, but as it stands now, it’s likely that any storms will break up to our west before they reach West Virginia. After Thursday, another system brings us more rain to start the weekend.
Tomorrow: Thunderstorms, with downbursts of heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential hail. High: 71
Monday: Partly cloudy and breezy. High: 73
Tuesday: Cloudy, with showers entering by the evening. High: 78 | 2022-04-30T23:24:26Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | April 30, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-april-30-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/04/30/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-april-30-2022/ |
Brown to the Chargers, Mahone to the Jaguars
Leddie Brown, Sean Mahone signed as UDFA's(WDTV)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Two Mountaineers are heading to the NFL!
Leddie Brown has been signed as an undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Chargers, and Sean Mahone is heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars, also as a UDFA.
Brown had his best season of his career with the Mountaineers after rushing for back to back thousand year seasons, totaling 13 touchdowns and 1,282 yards this past season. He will join a very talented backfield in Los Angeles.
Mahone helped the Mountaineers’ defense with 81 total tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended this past season.
No Mountaineers were selected in this years’ NFL Draft, breaking a 14 year streak of a WVU football player having his name called by the commissioner.
Man accused of speeding through police parking lot, fleeing from officers | 2022-05-01T02:40:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Leddie Brown, Sean Mahone sign as UDFA’s | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/01/leddie-brown-sean-mahone-sign-udfas/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/01/leddie-brown-sean-mahone-sign-udfas/ |
Colts were unable to hold their early lead
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Philip Barbour baseball hosted Bluefield at Robert C. Byrd High School on Saturday.
The Colts were able to get an early led in the bottom of the first when a double from Nick Gonzales dove in two, putting Philip Barbour up 3-1.
Bluefield pulled ahead in the third and fourth, tallying 11 runs between the two innings, leading them to a 17-9 victory,
PB will return to the diamond at home on Monday to host Liberty at 6 p.m. | 2022-05-02T00:23:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Philip Barbour baseball falls to Bluefield, 17-9 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/01/philip-barbour-baseball-falls-bluefield-17-9/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/01/philip-barbour-baseball-falls-bluefield-17-9/ |
The Meadowbrook Mall hosted an active shooter drill Sunday evening.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Meadowbrook Mall hosted an active shooter drill Sunday evening.
Local law enforcement and first responders conducted an active shooter drill in the Meadowbrook Mall.
The drill took place after closing hours while no customers were in the mall.
Officials say the training is for the benefit of local authorities, mall employees and the community.
Director of Emergency Management Timothy Curry says you never know when an incident like this can happen.
“To assess the city’s response such an incident like this ever happen. The other is to assess the mall’s response such an incident.”
Many employees from the mall participated in the drill.
Mall security also played a heavy role.
Curry says these drills don’t occur often, but when they do they take them very seriously.
“We are required to do some type of exercise in the city once a year. Something of this scale doesn’t happen quite often. There is a lot of planning that goes into this.
We are using live patients.”
Many resources went into making the drill happen.
During the drill authorities used simulations and live paint rounds to fight with the active shooter.
Curry says these incidents can happen just about anywhere.
“These types of incidents aren’t just happening in big city’s. There happening in small towns. They are happening in neighborhoods like ours. It’s really important for
us as a community and our first responders to be prepared for an incident like this.”
Curry says without the support of the city and businesses it wouldn’t be possible for the active shooter drill to happen. | 2022-05-02T01:53:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Active shooter drill held at Meadowbrook Mall | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/active-shooter-drill-held-meadowbrook-mall/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/active-shooter-drill-held-meadowbrook-mall/ |
Arizona Cardinals extend the invite
Alonzo Addae invited to rookie mini camp by the Arizona Cardinals(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU Safety Alonzo Addae has received a rookie mini camp invite from the Arizona Cardinals.
Addae started in 23 games for the Mountaineers throughout the last two seasons, totaling 73 tackles and 45 solo stops.
Last year Addae was selected in the 2021 Canadian Football League Draft as the No. 13 overall pick to the Ottowa Redblacks, but was able to continue his final season of his collegiate career with the Mountaineers last fall.
Addae is the third Mountaineer to get a chance in the NFL this season, after Leddie Brown and Sean Mahone were signed as UDFAs on Saturday night. | 2022-05-02T01:54:04Z | www.wdtv.com | Former WVU Safety Alonzo Addae receives rookie mini camp invite | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/former-wvu-safety-alonzo-addae-receives-rookie-mini-camp-invite/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/former-wvu-safety-alonzo-addae-receives-rookie-mini-camp-invite/ |
The worst damage appeared to be to the former Ramada Inn on Scott Ave.
Roof torn off social services building(Tom Bloom)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A powerful Sunday night storm caused damage to several areas of Morgantown.
The storm knocked out power to thousands, and downed trees caused damage to yards and buildings.
The roof of the building, which now houses several social services organizations including Salvation Army and United Way, was mostly ripped off by strong winds.
Around 20-30 people were inside the building at the time, Bloom said. No injuries have been reported.
“It was a living hell for 20 minutes,” Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom told 5 News.
Bloom said he thinks a microburst may have hit the area. The 5 News First Alert Weather Team is working to confirm whether that is the case.
Bloom said the ferocity of the storm took many by surprise.
“My neighbor was out cutting his grass,” he said. “I’ve never seen a man run so fast.”
Bloom said community efforts are underway Monday morning to help those affected. | 2022-05-02T14:10:23Z | www.wdtv.com | ‘Living hell for 20 minutes’: Storm damages Morgantown, rips roof off building | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/living-hell-20-minutes-storm-damages-morgantown-rips-roof-off-building/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/living-hell-20-minutes-storm-damages-morgantown-rips-roof-off-building/ |
Harrison County Court House
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Judicial Investigation Commission of West Virginia has publicly admonished Harrison County Magistrate Mike Weiss.
According to the Judicial Investigation Commission, Weiss’s conduct “following the arrival of the police was inappropriate.”
The complaint further says that Weiss “swore, improperly invoked his position as a magistrate, made a demeaning stereotypical comment about the neighbor’s wife, created the appearance however wrong it may be that he was pro-prosecution / pro-law enforcement by denigrating the homeless and serving as an administrator for the North View Neighborhood Watch Facebook page.”
The Judicial Investigation Commission also said that “the comments made by his wife, which convicted the teen of knocking on (the Weiss’s door) when the only proof was that he was wearing a common-colored gray sweatshirt was unseemly in light of the fact that people thought (Weiss) was the one posting.”
The document says the Judicial Investigation Commission found that Weiss had violated the following rules:
Compliance with the law
Confidence in the judiciary
Avoiding abuse of the prestige of judicial office
Decorum, demeanor and communication with jurors
Judicial statements on pending and impending cases
Extrajudicial activities in general
Weiss and his son allegedly went outside and searched the neighborhood around their home after receiving two knocks on their door within an hour on Oct. 16.
According to the complaint, Weiss “claimed the second knock was so hard and loud that they thought either the glass on the door had been broken or that the perpetrator had tried to kick in the door” and that it “was of particular concern to the family because of the recent uptick in criminal behavior in the neighborhood.”
The Commission claims Weiss and his son split up to look for the second person who allegedly knocked on their door and ran.
About a block away from their home, the complaint says four teens were playing volleyball, and one boy and one girl left to chase the ball after it went out of the yard.
While walking down an alley looking for the volleyball, the report says the two teens passed Weiss’s son walking in the opposite direction. They did not know him and found his actions to be suspicious.
The Commission says Weiss’s son noticed the male wearing a gray sweatshirt like the one he allegedly saw running from the home after the knock, so he followed the two, alarming the teens.
The teens allegedly ran and screamed for held as Weiss’s son was chasing and yelling for them to stop.
The document says the teenagers then began running in Weiss’s direction. When Weiss saw two teens screaming and running toward him with his son running behind them, he moved toward the teens, yelled at them and directed them to a nearby car. Weiss allegedly also told them several times that the police were on their way.
The Commission reports that the teenagers said Weiss pulled something out of his pocket while they were standing beside the car. In later accounts, the teens say they saw a gun.
Weiss maintains that he he did not remove a gun from underneath his shirt and that the teens saw his cell phone, according to the report.
“Not sure what was happening, the female continued to scream. A neighbor who lives almost directly in front of where the incident was taking place came out of the house. The neighbor told the teenagers to come to him and they complied. Members of the neighbor’s family then escorted the teens to the house where they had been playing volleyball,” according to the commission.
Weiss and the neighbor allegedly got into an argument before Weiss’s wife arrive at the scene and got into a “loud” argument with the neighbor’s wife.
When police arrived on scene, the report says Weiss admitted swearing to the neighbor and saying “I am a magistrate.” Weiss claimed he only said this to diffuse the situation.
Weiss also called the homeless in North View ‘(expletive) bags’ in a conversation with an officer on bodycam. In addition, Weiss told the officer that the neighbor’s wife ‘started running her mouth because she’s a woman,’” according to the Commission.
Weiss has until May 9 to object the admonishment. If he does, the Judicial Investigation Commission will file formal charges with the West Virginia Supreme Court’s clerk. | 2022-05-02T17:12:41Z | www.wdtv.com | Harrison County magistrate publicly admonished | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/harrison-county-magistrate-publicly-admonished/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/harrison-county-magistrate-publicly-admonished/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In this edition of Wisdom to Wealth, sponsored by John Halterman of Beacon Wealth Management, John discusses large and small cap funds. Watch the video above to hear his advice. Wisdom to Wealth airs on 5 News at 5:30 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Wisdom to Wealth - Sunday, April 24 | 2022-05-02T17:13:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Wisdom to Wealth - Sunday, May 1 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/wisdom-wealth-sunday-may-1/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/wisdom-wealth-sunday-may-1/ |
Aaron Lewis (Courtesy photo)(City of Clarksburg)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners show at the Clarksburg Amphitheater is being rescheduled.
The concert, originally scheduled for June 3rd, has been moved to June 1st, according to a Facebook post by the Clarksburg Amphitheater.
The post says all tickets for the original date will be honored on June 1st.
In the event that a refund is needed, guests are asked to contact Tessa Fazzini at this email or by phone at 304-624-1693.
Refunds will be available until May 15th. | 2022-05-02T18:46:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Concert at Clarksburg Amphitheater rescheduled | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/concert-clarksburg-amphitheater-rescheduled/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/concert-clarksburg-amphitheater-rescheduled/ |
Paul William Shaffer(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Masontown man was arrested after officers said he stabbed another man on Friday.
Officers were dispatched to a stabbing on Friday in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Morgantown, according to a criminal complaint.
Authorities said the victim was stabbed and the perpetrator, Paul Shaffer, 32, of Masontown, left the scene on foot.
Witnesses on the scene described to officers what Shaffer looked like, and he was located a short distance from where the incident took place with a pocket knife that appeared to have blood on it.
Officers said one of the witnesses had surveillance footage of Shaffer brandishing a knife just after the stabbing.
Shaffer also said several times “I had no choice,” according to officers.
Shaffer has been charged with malicious wounding and attempt to commit homicide. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $50,000 bond. | 2022-05-02T18:46:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Preston County man arrested for alleged attempted homicide | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/preston-county-man-arrested-alleged-attempted-homicide/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/preston-county-man-arrested-alleged-attempted-homicide/ |
Haven Carey(WV Corrections)
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Randolph County woman was arrested after officers said she did not take her baby to the hospital for a severe burn on its head.
Officers went to an Elkins home on Saturday for a welfare check on a 5-month-old baby after receiving a call that the baby had sustained a severe burn, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers made contact with the mother, Haven Carey, 21, of Elkins, and the 5-month-old baby, who officers said had suffered a severe burn approximately 7 hours before officers performed the welfare check.
The report says Carey told officers the baby was laying in a swing in the bedroom when it fell out of the swing. The baby burned its face on a baseboard heater.
Authorities said Carey told them she did not take the baby to the hospital because “they would not do anything to help anyway.” She also told them that she “did not feel like she did anything wrong and that the person she had help her treat the baby was ‘a military combat soldier who had patched many soldiers up during battle.’”
Officers said the baby had a large burn on the right side of its face from the top of the ear to the middle of the cheek.
Carey’s boyfriend was allegedly home during the whole incident but did not report the incident or provide care for the baby. He allegedly ran out of the back door when officers arrived on the scene.
Multiple items of drug paraphernalia were also found inside the home, including items used to smoke marijuana, according to officers.
CPS took custody of the baby and another young child at the home, the report says.
Carey has been charged with child neglect with serious bodily injury. She is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail on an $80,000 cash only bond. | 2022-05-02T20:20:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Mother accused of not treating 5-month-old’s severe burn | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/mother-accused-not-treating-5-month-olds-severe-burn/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/mother-accused-not-treating-5-month-olds-severe-burn/ |
A powerful storm caused severe damage to the Morgantown area.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A powerful storm caused severe damage to the Morgantown area, especially Ashton Estates.
Residents were shocked the storm caused so much damage.
Many trees fell over and the power went out.
“It started off as typical dark clouds rolling in. Then all of a sudden in turned into a, what we here in Ashton call microburst. They usually occur every 6 to 7 years. We are now finishing up cutting up a tree from the storm where it got knocked down,” said resident Archie Humphreys.
Residents say the wind was heavy and it was hailing, but the storm only lasted about 20 minutes.
Humphreys says he’s just thankful no one was hurt.
“Happy everyone is okay. We had some kids outside playing in the neighborhood, so they got to shelter and was safe. After that you just take a day off from work help your neighbors,” said Humphreys
As bad as the storm was the power was only out for a short time.
“The power was out for just a couple hours. The power company did a really good job considering what the road looked like coming here. It looked like a war zone with all the trees and everything over the lines. They did a great job,” said Humphreys.
Residents of Ashton Estates walked around the neighborhood assessing the damage.
One resident even had a tree go right through his sliding glass door.
They now look to repair the damages the storm has caused them.
Humphreys says he talked to his neighbors about the damage.
“Some have went to work and some haven’t come out yet, so the ones I’ve talked to I think they are waiting for estimates from insurance companies,” said Humphreys.
Clean up services have started around the neighborhood picking up debris. | 2022-05-02T20:20:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Residents in Morgantown clean up after heavy storm | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/residents-morgantown-clean-up-after-heavy-storm/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/02/residents-morgantown-clean-up-after-heavy-storm/ |
Road signs in Weston.(Madeline Edwards)
WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A day at work for West Virginia Division of Highways Equipment Operator Craig Howell could have been worse. He was hit by a car while flagging traffic in Weston on April 28.
Howell said a man was turning onto Route 33 from Court Avenue struck him in the back of his right leg. Luckily Howell was not severally injured.
“A little sore my leg is scratched up, but I will be fine,” Howell said.
WV DOH State Safety Officer Shane Hudnall explained that this incident was just one example of why to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
“They’re working the line literally everyday between traffic and work zone. Make it personal. Make it feel as if that was your loved one out there. You want them to come home to you,” Hudnall said.
Hudnall explained that drivers needed to look further in front of them for any other indicators that could be hazardous.
“When we are out in a work zone, typically your route has changed in some way or shape or form. You have to pay extra attention to make sure. We might be diverting you to a different area or a way to get where you are going,” he added.
Hudnall said that the DOH was working with local law enforcement across the state on an initiative to crack down on these violations in safety zones. | 2022-05-03T04:01:35Z | www.wdtv.com | WVDOH cracks down on work zone safety | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/wvdoh-cracks-down-work-zone-safety/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/wvdoh-cracks-down-work-zone-safety/ |
Bridgeport’s annual spring cleanup underway
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The annual Bridgeport Spring Cleanup began Monday, May 2 and runs through May 13, according to Bridgeport Community Development Director Andrea Kerr. The project, done through the services of Waste Management, has up to $20,000 budgeted, she said.
“We hire Waste Management to do this cleanup for all residents in Bridgeport,” said Kerr. “The residents can put anything out that they want, outside of certain hazardous and prohibited items, to get rid of at no charge to the residents.”
Click HERE for the days each street will see waste picked up from Day 1 through Day 6.
Click HERE for the days each street will see waste picked up from Day 6 through Day 13. | 2022-05-03T22:23:37Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport’s annual spring cleanup underway | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/bridgeports-annual-spring-cleanup-underway/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/bridgeports-annual-spring-cleanup-underway/ |
Indians secure road win over Flying Eagles, 7-4
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Christopher Harbert got the Indians going with a three-run home run in the top of the first inning and Bridgeport held onto the momentum the rest of the way.
The Flying Eagles got on the board in the fourth with an RBI single from Nick George, but Bridgeport responded with a Phil Reed solo homer in the bottom of the inning.
Byrd made an effort at climbing back, but the Indians secured the 7-4 road win. | 2022-05-04T01:26:45Z | www.wdtv.com | Early Harbert three-run homer helps lift Bridgeport over RCB | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/early-harbert-three-run-homer-helps-lift-bridgeport-over-rcb/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/03/early-harbert-three-run-homer-helps-lift-bridgeport-over-rcb/ |
Joseph Dingeldein(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Flemington teen has been charged with DUI after authorities say he crashed head-on into a police cruiser and injured an officer performing a traffic stop.
WVSP was dispatched to Corban Branch Road at approximately 11:30 p.m. when a Taylor County deputy was struck by another vehicle while investigating another traffic incident, according to a criminal complaint.
Troopers arrived on the scene and saw the deputy’s police cruiser in the eastbound lane with a Toyota Tacoma touching front-to-front. Officers reported that the truck hit the police cruiser head-on.
Officers said another vehicle was in the ditch of the roadway, and the deputy was investigating this vehicle at the time he was struck. The vehicle in the ditch was allegedly also hit by the truck.
The driver of the truck, Joseph Dingeldein, 19, of Flemington, reportedly told officers he came around the turn and didn’t see the vehicle lights until the last minute. Dingeldein said he allegedly tried to avoid the crash but struck both vehicles. He also “attempted to provide aid to the injured officer,” according to the report.
Troopers said they were sitting in the car with Dingeldein and noticed an odor of alcohol on his breath and that his eyes were red.
Dingeldein then failed a preliminary breath test, the walk and turn test and the horizontal nystagmus test before being arrested and transported to the Taylor County Jail for processing shortly after 1:00 a.m.
Dingeldein allegedly told officers at the processing area that he “had not consumed any alcoholic beverages after the crash.”
The police report says the driver of the initial vehicle the deputy was on the scene to investigate was also arrested for DUI.
The injured Taylor County deputy had two staples put into his head injury, had a gouge in his leg with missing tissue, was suspected to have hip/pelvis injuries and possibly broken bones in both legs, according to the criminal complaint.
Dingeldein has been charged with DUI with serious bodily injury. He is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail. | 2022-05-04T16:45:58Z | www.wdtv.com | Teen charged with DUI after crashing into police cruiser, injuring officer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/teen-charged-with-dui-after-crashing-into-police-cruiser-injuring-officer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/teen-charged-with-dui-after-crashing-into-police-cruiser-injuring-officer/ |
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Mon Power has begin its tree-trimming program for 2022 and plans to clear vegetation around nearly 5,200 miles of power lines.
This is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability for West Virginia customers.
Officials say maintaining proper clearances and removing dead or diseased trees around electrical equipment can help reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.
Since launching the annual tree-trimming program in 2014, Mon Power has cleared vegetation along more than 31,000 miles of power lines and trimmed more than 3.7 million trees.
Mon Power says total customer outage minutes have dropped by more than 40% since 2015, including during major storm events.
Mon Power will be conducting tree-trimming work in the following counties and communities this year in NCWV: | 2022-05-04T18:17:01Z | www.wdtv.com | Mon Power begins tree-trimming to prevent outages | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/mon-power-begins-tree-trimming-prevent-outages/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/mon-power-begins-tree-trimming-prevent-outages/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $728,699.97 to West Virginia customers who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services, the attorney general said.
The money is part of the $141 million Intuit has to pay to customers across the United States.
According to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Intuit must suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign that lured customers to sign up with promises of free tax preparation services, only to deceive them into paying for services.
The attorney general says he will continue to fight to protect West Virginia consumers from being a victim to deceptive tactics.
Using deceptive tactics to entice customers into using a service is a practice I will continue to fight to protect consumers in West Virginia. The victims of this scheme include low-income people and members of our military. This company took money from consumers who thought they were getting the service for free. This agreement will put this company, as well as others who are engaging in this unethical practice, in check.
In exchange for participating in the program, the attorney general says the IRS agreed not to compete with Intuit and other tax-prep companies by providing their own electronic tax preparation and filing services to American taxpayers.
The multistate investigation found that Intuit engaged in several deceptive and unfair trade practices that limited consumers’ participation in the IRS Free File Program, according to Morrisey.
The company used confusingly similar names for both its IRS Free File product and its commercial “freemium” product. Intuit bid on paid search advertisements to direct consumers who were looking for the IRS Free File product to the TurboTax “freemium” product instead. The attorney general says Intuit also purposefully blocked its IRS Free File landing page from search engine results during the 2019 tax filing season, effectively shutting out eligible taxpayers from filing their taxes for free. | 2022-05-04T19:48:28Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia to receive more than $720K over ‘free’ TurboTax ad | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/west-virginia-receive-more-than-720k-over-free-turbotax-ad/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/west-virginia-receive-more-than-720k-over-free-turbotax-ad/ |
Bridging the Great Health Divide: Dining with Diabetes
Bridging the Great Health Divide(GrayTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Nearly sixteen percent of West Virginians have diabetes, the most in the nation. But, there is help available. That’s the topic in this edition of Bridging the Great Health Divide.
A diagnosis of diabetes can be worrisome.
“The doctor came in and told me I had diabetes,” said Nathaniel Clayton. “It kind of scared me because I didn’t know what to do.”
That’s why Nathaniel and others like him signed up for “Dining With Diabetes,” a West Virginia University Extension Service series of classes that teaches how to live with the disease. The four-week course covers everything from cholesterol levels to fat and sodium in foods to choosing healthier options.
Ric Rodriguez is the program’s instructor.
“It is a need due to the obesity problem that is here in West Virginia,” Ric said. “Education is important in choosing the healthier foods. Be more aware of sugars that are in food and looking at healthier alternatives, being mindful of the correct portion size.”
Rodriguez says one of the most popular parts of the class is the food demonstration. Program assistant Paige Zohner-Leavitt teaches how recipes using alternatives like skim milk, artificial sweetener and lite margarines can lead to healthier meals.
“They love it!” Paige said. “They rave about the desserts because a lot of the time they think they can’t have desserts anymore. A lot of people think they have to remove things from their diets. It’s not about taking away things it’s just about replacing them with healthier things.”
“Seeing their reaction about how good things can still taste even though they’re using these substitutions is really great,” Ric said.
Nathaniel says the program is working.
“Eating small portions of food actually lowers my blood sugar,” Nathaniel said. “Every time we join a session I make a goal and then I meet the goal.”
Paige and Ric both emphasize how the program leads to better overall health.
“It’s just so fun to see their reactions to this simple program but it changes their lives and changes the way that they eat and the way that they view their diabetes,” Paige said.
“Being diagnosed with diabetes isn’t the end but the beginning of learning how to live with diabetes and have a healthier lifestyle,” Ric said.
For more information about Dining with Diabetes, contact your local WVU Extension office.
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Bridging the Great Health Divide: Improving Rural Health Care | 2022-05-04T21:19:20Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridging the Great Health Divide: Dining with Diabetes | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/bridging-great-health-divide-dining-with-diabetes/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/04/bridging-great-health-divide-dining-with-diabetes/ |
“One of the most tragic stories we’ve had to run for,” says Zechariah Cartledge
Florida teen, Zechariah Cartledge, honors John Forbush Wednesday night by running a mile and carrying a flag and his photo.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Following the tragic passing of Gassaway firefighter John Forbush, a Florida teen is honoring him in a special way.
Zechariah Cartledge, founder of the Running 4 Heroes nonprofit, runs a mile when a first responder dies in the line of duty. He’s been running since 2019.
On Wednesday, Cartledge ran a mile for firefighter John Forbush.
He was joined by first responders from his hometown and two of his friends who had also honored other fallen first responders the same night
“This story is absolutely, in my opinion, one of the most tragic stories we’ve had to run for,” he said during a video on Facebook.
Forbush died attempting to rescue a mother and her child after their car dove into the Elk River. Authorities have now ruled the accident a murder-suicide.
First responders from around West Virginia paid tribute to Forbush during a precession from Charleston back to Gassaway Wednesday morning. Many that partook in the convoy told 5 News reporters how devastating the situation was.
Despite the outcome, Cartledge remained steadfast in his Facebook video saying, “I think that it just shows how incredible he was when it comes to putting other people before himself.”
Cartledge is sending the flag he ran with and a handwritten note to Forbush family.
You can also help the family by donating to their GoFundMe page. As of Thursday morning, nearly $24,000 dollars has been raised.
You can also learn more about Cartledge’s nonprofit on their website and their Facebook page. | 2022-05-05T04:54:13Z | www.wdtv.com | Florida teen honors fallen West Virginia firefighter | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/florida-teen-honors-fallen-west-virginia-firefighter/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/florida-teen-honors-fallen-west-virginia-firefighter/ |
Flying Eagles scored 12 runs in three innings
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Robert C. Byrd was up 12-0 by the end of the third inning against Elkins and the score would hold through the fifth.
Fran Alvaro only pitched two innings, likely in preparation for Thursday night’s game with Liberty now on the schedule with the win.
Alyssa Dunn made a diving catch to end the game and send the Flying Eagles onward through Class AA Region II Section 1. | 2022-05-05T04:54:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Robert C. Byrd run rules Elkins en route to continuing on in sectional play | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/robert-c-byrd-run-rules-elkins-en-route-continuing-sectional-play/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/robert-c-byrd-run-rules-elkins-en-route-continuing-sectional-play/ |
Jessica Specht, the Worthington town recorder, tells 5 News Mayor Connie Buchanan has submitted a letter of resignation.
WORTHINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Marion County mayor is set to resign, a town official said.
Specht said she is currently serving as acting mayor.
A special meeting is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Worthington Town Hall.
A motion to accept a resignation letter is on the agenda.
5 News will have a reporter at Friday’s meeting, stick with us for updates. | 2022-05-05T18:20:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Worthington mayor to resign, town official says | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/worthington-mayor-resign-town-official-says/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/worthington-mayor-resign-town-official-says/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Just days after the roof was blown off Hazel’s House for Hope in Morgantown, progress has been made on the repairs.
Two local businesses helped get the roof back on within 48 hours.
County Commissioner Tom Bloom says their help has been crutial.
“The community immediately came together. You had March-Westin who realized they need to put a roof back on, Ron Lytle Construction said ‘hey we have extra roofing would you like to use it?’ So, immediately those two worked together and got the roof back on,” said Bloom.
It wasn’t just those two companies that stepped up.
Many in the area helped out including the county commission which used $10,000 from its damage relief fund.
“We contacted the school system, they got a bus to take the people out to Hotel M. Then we had the Salvation Army cooking meals, we had the community kitchen, Pantry Plus More donating food. people, everybody came together.”
The power was also just turned back on but, there are still challenges left said Bloom.
“Is there going to be mold? To dry things out and to re-do all the rooms again, that’s going to take an amount of time. How much? we don’t know.”
Although they aren’t sure when the building will be ready for people to move back into, there is a possible deadline looming.
“We can’t put them back in hotel rooms because we got graduation coming up. All the hotels are booked. So, we are hoping this window will give us that opportunity and maybe we have to revamp the first and second floor as a triage area for a certain amount of time,” said Bloom.
Bloom said work continues on the building.
He hopes the doors will be fully open in the next few weeks but, nothing is certain. | 2022-05-05T21:42:23Z | www.wdtv.com | New roof put on Hazel’s House for Hope | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/new-roof-put-hazels-house-hope/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/new-roof-put-hazels-house-hope/ |
A beautiful night, but a very stormy Friday coming up!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday everyone!! We are ending the day across our area very nicely as the sun has decided to come out for a little while. This won’t last long though, as a system out west will start bringing in showers to our area later tonight. Off and on showers will continue through the night, but by tomorrow morning, those showers are going to be ramping up and we could start to see some embedded thunderstorms. We do have a marginal risk of severe weather over our area tomorrow associated with those storms. The biggest risk will be damaging winds and large hail, but we never underestimate the potential of a tornado, even though in this case the risk is extremely low. The strongest storms are forecast to be east of I79, and between 10 am and 5 pm. There will be a bit of a break from the showers, but starting overnight Friday, showers will begin again and last all the way through Saturday. With all that rain, there will be the chance of some isolated flooding, particularly if multiple thunderstorms have moved over the same area. The heaviest rain will be more toward our southern counties, where they could see over 2″. For the rest of the weekend, Mother’s Day is looking better. There will still be clouds around, but the rain will be out of here. For next week, we are looking really nice with temperatures rising into the 70s and low 80s with plenty of sunshine.
Tonight: Intermittent showers: High: 57
Friday: Thunderstorms: High 73
Sunday: Mostly cloudy: High 62 | 2022-05-05T23:19:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 5th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-5th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-5th-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The local Red Cross is going to be getting around a lot easier.
On Thursday in Bridgeport, Antero Resources donated an emergency vehicle to them.
The van will help speed up the process of getting blood across the state lines.
With the need for blood higher than ever, the Red Cross says this new community emergency vehicle will be a big help.
“The fleet vehicle will be used to transport our blood drive staff equipment to blood drives throughout our chapters and our region. Antero Resources has generously donated the money for this vehicle,” said Ryan Edsall, Account Manager of Donor Services.
Anyone looking to donate to the Red Cross can call or click here. | 2022-05-05T23:19:43Z | www.wdtv.com | Red Cross receives donation of emergency vehicle | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/red-cross-receives-donation-emergency-vehicle/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/05/red-cross-receives-donation-emergency-vehicle/ |
DMA Flood Watch for our area as of May 6, 2022.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Flood Watch is in effect for the northernmost counties of NCWV this afternoon.
The counties affected included Wetzel, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Tucker counties.
This comes as showers and thunderstorms could produce enough rainfall to create excessive runoff. The runoff could cause flooding in small creeks and streams, low-lying areas, and other flood-prone locations, along with areas of poor drainage and urban areas.
Make sure to stay updated with 5 News or the National Weather Service for more information. And if you see an area that is flooded, avoid it. Turn around, don’t drown!
Stick with 5 News for the latest weather updates. | 2022-05-06T12:25:36Z | www.wdtv.com | Flood Watch in effect for parts of North-Central West Virginia today | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/flood-watch-effect-parts-north-central-west-virginia-today/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/flood-watch-effect-parts-north-central-west-virginia-today/ |
Bridgeport PD closing in on solving string of vandalisms
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Bridgeport Police Department is still investigating an incident that happened early Monday morning that appears to be intentional.
Interim Police Chief Mark Rogers says that morning, the department responded to a call that a vehicle had been hit on Route 50 near Maple Lake.
When officers arrived, Chief Rogers says they discovered other vehicles in the area with similar damage.
Rogers told 5 News he is still unsure about the motive behind the crimes, but they have an idea.
“We believe that this is an act of vandalism by whether it is an individual or individuals,” Rogers said.
Rogers adds they have narrowed down the area of where they believe the suspect or suspects are. | 2022-05-06T16:35:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport PD closing in on solving string of vandalisms | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/bridgeport-pd-closing-solving-string-vandalisms/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/bridgeport-pd-closing-solving-string-vandalisms/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was arrested Thursday on several attempted murder charges after he opened fire on several officers.
Richard America, III, 44, allegedly brandished an AR-15 rifle at his stepson and a friend earlier in the afternoon, according to WVSP Captain Maddy.
Troopers obtained a search warrant for the home based on the fact that America is a person prohibited of possessing firearms.
Later in the evening, officers traveled to the home to serve the warrant and America allegedly opened fire on the officers as they approached the home.
Captain Maddy said officers coordinated backup and called out the WVSP Special Response Team who responded to the scene along with units from the Doddridge and Harrison County Sheriff’s Departments and West Union City Police Departments.
America eventually surrendered and has been charged with two counts of Wanton Endangerment and six counts of Attempted Murder.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
America is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-05-06T16:35:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Man arrested for allegedly opening fire on officers in Salem | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/man-arrested-allegedly-opening-fire-officers-salem/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/man-arrested-allegedly-opening-fire-officers-salem/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country Roads Trust, the Name, Image and Likeness leader for West Virginia University student-athletes, is partnering with Diversified Energy to host two free football camps for elementary and middle school aged kids on Monday, June 13 at Mylan Park in Morgantown.
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., WVU quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends will instruct those registered for the Diversified Energy Youth Football Camp. From 2-5 p.m., Mountaineer linemen, linebackers and defensive backs will lead campers.
“I’ve collaborated with Diversified Energy on several community tie-ins over the years and this camp – free to kids from around the state – will be one of the more fun and engaging ones we’ve done,” said Stephen Ford, COO of the Country Roads Trust. “Rusty Hutson and his team at Diversified strive to positively impact youth across the state and region and this event will certainly accomplish that goal.”
Ford stresses the camps – the largest Name, Image and Likeness opportunity for Mountaineer athletes so far – will be all about fun.
Autographs will be available at each session’s end, and campers will receive a mini football for those autographs as well as a T-shirt, water bottle and drawstring backpack.
Those wishing to attend the early session can click here to register.
Those wishing to attend the second session can click here to register.
Among those scheduled to attend the first session are Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Justin Johnson, Sam James, Garrett Greene, Mike O’Laughlin, Brian Polendey, Lyn-J Dixon, William Crowder, Tony Mathis Jr., Kaden Prather and Jarel Williams.
Among those slated to participate in the second session are Zach Frazier, Wyatt Milum, Doug Nester, Dante Stills, Zeiqui Lawton, Sean Martin, Lance Dixon, Lee Kpogba, Charles Woods, Andrew Wilson-Lamp and Exree Loe. | 2022-05-06T18:28:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Free youth football camps coming to Mylan Park this summer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/free-youth-football-camps-coming-mylan-park-this-summer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/free-youth-football-camps-coming-mylan-park-this-summer/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Active COVID-19 cases in West Virginia are above 1,000 for the first time in several weeks.
Active cases are currently at 1,114 cases, the highest number in weeks.
While active cases are on the rise, 48 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are still “green” on the DHHR map, indicating a low transmission rate.
As of Friday, there are 100 confirmed hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the highest in over three weeks.
There are 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the ICU and 11 on ventilators.
Of the hospitalizations, two are pediatric cases. There is one pediatric case of COVID-19 in the ICU. | 2022-05-06T20:17:20Z | www.wdtv.com | COVID-19 W.Va. | Active cases above 1,000 for the first time in weeks | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/covid-19-wva-active-cases-above-1000-first-time-weeks/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/covid-19-wva-active-cases-above-1000-first-time-weeks/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review amendments made to the WVDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP.
The STIP document is required under federal law, and shows all planned Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration expenditures for fiscal years 2020 to 2025.
Federal law requires that additions or deletions to the STIP and certain changes to current projects or groupable programs in the STIP must undergo public review and comment before federal funds can be obligated.
WVDOT is requesting public review of proposed amendments to the approved 2020-2025 STIP.
The project listing and program funding snapshots can be found by viewing Amendment 9 -- Highways by clicking here. | 2022-05-06T20:18:46Z | www.wdtv.com | WVDOH requesting public comments on STIP ammendments | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/wvdoh-requesting-public-comments-stip-ammendments/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/wvdoh-requesting-public-comments-stip-ammendments/ |
Stewart to continue her education and athletic career at the next level
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Clay-Battelle’s Kyndra Stewart has signed to continue her education and athletic career on the collegiate stage.
The Cee Bee will head south to Davis & Elkins College to join their Acro & Tumbling team this fall.
Stewart received scholarships for both her academic and athletic efforts. | 2022-05-06T23:41:45Z | www.wdtv.com | Clay-Battelle’s Kyndra Stewart signs with Davis & Elkins Acro & Tumbling | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/clay-battelles-kyndra-stewart-signs-with-davis-elkins-arco-tumbling/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/clay-battelles-kyndra-stewart-signs-with-davis-elkins-arco-tumbling/ |
Bees face Fairmont Senior on Tuesday
East Fairmont baseball(WDTV)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - East Fairmont baseball completed its regular season this week and now the Bees turn their eyes to the postseason. Their first matchup of sectionals is bound to be intense - a classic East vs. West rivalry game.
“Towards the beginning of the year we were making some errors costing us some runs and games. We really started to focus on the defensive side and limit our errors and we get better results,” junior Connor Tingler said. “Have fun and get out there beat West, beat anyone that we play. That’s it.”
The Bees only have four seniors on the team, so there’s a lot of promise in the underclassmen on the roster.
“We’ve got a lot of young guys, obviously. Not a lot of seniors,” senior Clay Hershberger said. “We just got to stay aggressive and everyone’s anxious to get into it and get into sectionals and get going.”
East Fairmont went 12-14 in the regular season, citing issues with errors and batting in the losses. Despite the struggles, they’re a close team.
“We just have a lot of fun on the field. We don’t take it too serious. I mean, obviously we take it serious but have fun with it,” junior Conner Graffius. “You always play like it’s your last day. Just give it your all, 100 percent.”
With sectionals around the corner, the Bees are looking to perform their best while making the most of every game.
“It’s definitely bonded real well, almost like a family with these guys,” junior Joey Alvaro said. “Going to be sad to see the seniors go, but we’re definitely helping out the younger guys.” | 2022-05-06T23:41:51Z | www.wdtv.com | East Fairmont baseball gearing up for sectional rivalry matchup | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/east-fairmont-baseball-gearing-up-sectional-rivalry-matchup/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/east-fairmont-baseball-gearing-up-sectional-rivalry-matchup/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s a story we’ve heard a million times before, prices on the rise.
This time its the annual gift for Mother’s Day, flowers.
Florists like Barbara Vance and Laura Templeton from “All Season Florist & Gift” say this is their busiest time of year.
“Everybody has a mother. Everybody doesn’t have a girlfriend for valentine’s day but, everyone has a mother so, they like to send something for their mothers.”
Whether you’ve already bought your flowers or you’re doing some last minute shopping you may have noticed prices for those flowers going through the roof.
“The supply’s not there that we used to get so, even some of the plants in the greenhouse are unavailable,” said Templeton
They said their supplier is having trouble getting the seeds for their flowers and they’ve even had to raise their prices because of this.
“It does cost more that’s for sure. It went up a little but people are still picking,” said Vance.
They aren’t the only ones dealing with this problem.
Many area florists are dealing with rising prices on everything from bouquet supplies to the flowers themselves.
“Mary’s Rose of Sharon” in Nutter Fort said some supplies they order have risen by $65.
They used to charge $3 for a carnation now, they are being forced to charged $10. | 2022-05-06T23:41:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Flower prices on the rise ahead of Mother’s Day | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/flower-prices-rise-ahead-mothers-day/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/flower-prices-rise-ahead-mothers-day/ |
The flood threat continues into tomorrow!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Friday everyone! What a way to end the week. We were talking about the expected weather last night and we knew there would be a flood risk, but initially, we were looking at thunderstorms bringing more windy conditions. Flood watches were issued early today, and continue through tomorrow morning. Areas to the southwest of us have already received over 3″ of rain, and cities like Huntington have been dealing with exceptional flooding. This evening we may see a bit of a break from the heavier rain, but after midnight expect to see those showers kick back in. A break is not expected until tomorrow afternoon when the storm starts to pull away to the east. For Mother’s Day were expecting to see the sun finally start coming back with temperatures in the lower 60s. Then for the rest of the week we are looking at plentiful sunshine with temperatures rising into the 80s.
Tonight: Showers and continued flood risk: Low 50
Sunday: Partly cloudy: High 63
Monday: Sunny: High 72 | 2022-05-06T23:42:10Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 6th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-6th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-6th-2022/ |
The resignation came at a special meeting at Worthington Town Hall.
WORTHINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Marion County mayor officially resigned on Friday.
Worthington City Council accepted Connie Buchanan’s resignation during a special meeting at Worthington Town Hall.
Buchanan submitted a letter of resignation on April 27.
Jessica Specht, the Worthington town recorder, will serve as acting mayor until they find another person/solution. She will also continue in her role as town recorder. | 2022-05-06T23:42:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Worthington mayor officially resigns | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/worthington-mayor-officially-resigns/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/worthington-mayor-officially-resigns/ |
(Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office)
Oakland, Md. (WDTV) - A North Carolina man wanted for homicide was arrested in Maryland following a police chase that started in West Virginia.
At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Friday, the Maryland State Police were notified by West Virginia police of a vehicle pursuit that was going into Maryland from West Virginia on I-68, according to a release.
West Virginia authorities begun the pursuit after locating Mac Ricardo Lewis, of Deep Run, NC, who was wanted on an outstanding homicide warrant out of Edgecombe County, NC.
Troopers from the McHenry Barrack of the Maryland State Police were able to take Lewis into custody after they say his tires were deflated during the pursuit.
The release says Lewis will be transported to the Garrett County Detention Center pending extradition back to North Carolina.
According to WITN, Lewis is accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death on Monday, May 2. | 2022-05-07T13:52:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Homicide suspect arrested in Maryland after chase in West Virginia | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/homicide-suspect-arrested-maryland-after-chase-west-virginia/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/homicide-suspect-arrested-maryland-after-chase-west-virginia/ |
Volunteers stationed in Monongalia county taught individuals about Narcan and how to use it.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Volunteers stationed in Monongalia county taught individuals about Narcan and how to use it.
The Monongalia quick response team set up 11 stations all around Morgantown.
The team showed individuals how to use Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
The team’s main goal is to spread awareness about Narcan and get individuals who overdose into treatment.
“Right now we are trying to get it out to the community to let people know this medication is available to give these people a second chance. Sometimes it’s a second
chance third chance fifth chance. Until they’re ready to go to treatment,” said Recovery Specialist Tori Watring.
Watring says you never know when you’ll need the Narcan.
It’s totally free along with the training.
She says an overdose could affect someone you know and it’s important to have the training.
“Narcan has saved many lives and given their parents back. Their families, daughters, and sons. We just want to people to know it’s here. It’s better to carry it and not
need it than to need it and not have it,” said Watring
Watring encourages people to be more engaged.
She says there are people out there that love them and will do anything to help someone going through addiction.
The Quick Response Team is there for support and help.
“We need to give them the opportunity to try and do something different and be there to support them and love them. Show them it’s possible to live a life of
recovery,” said Watring
Watring says everyone deserves a chance and people who use substances just need the chance to stay alive and show people the world that. | 2022-05-07T18:23:20Z | www.wdtv.com | Volunteers set up Narcan training stations in Morgantown | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/volunteers-set-up-narcan-training-stations-morgantown/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/volunteers-set-up-narcan-training-stations-morgantown/ |
Flooding begins to recede, then sunny throughout the week!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - We’ve had a very rainy past couple of days, haven’t we? Much of our area saw about 1.5-2.5 inches of rain throughout the duration of the system, but towards the southern portion of our viewing area some of those totals were getting over 3 inches, and in Weston, the total slightly surpassed 4 inches. That rain is finally over, but we do still have some Flood Warnings in effect, namely:
West Fork River in Clarksburg, until after midnight tonight;
Buckhannon River in Buckhannon, until late tonight;
Mill Creek and tributaries in Mill Creek and Huttonsville, until midnight tonight;
Tygart Valley River at Belington, until late tonight;
Tygart Valley River at Philippi, until late tonight;
Little Kanawha River at Glenville, until tomorrow morning.
Rain has stopped, and now we are left with clouds. These clouds will be clearing overnight tonight, with mostly clear skies by tomorrow morning. We may see some valley fog in the early morning, so be sure to drive carefully in the reduced visibility, as some roads may still be flooded, along with trees and power lines obstructing roadways. The rest of the day will remain mostly sunny, but temperatures will be below average in the mid-60s. However, temperatures will be on the rise throughout the week, and sunny skies will likely remain all the way through next Saturday. Many of us will be in the 80s as early as midweek.
Tonight: Decreasing clouds. Low: 41
Tomorrow: AM fog; mostly sunny. High: 63
Monday: Sunny and seasonable. High: 71
Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 | 2022-05-08T00:31:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | May 7, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-may-7-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/07/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-may-7-2022/ |
Doddridge County baseball looks to postseason with a talented class
Doddridge County baseball having best season since the mid-1990s(wdtv)
WEST UNION, W.Va (WDTV) - Doddridge County baseball is in the midst of their most successful season since the mid-1990s.
“The want to be better, that’s all it is,” said Aiden Eddy.
What’s been the difference maker? A team mentality rather than focusing on individual success.
“We really don’t care for ourselves, we care about the tram, that’s way different than in past years,” said Dylan Knight. “Everyone seems to be happier to be here and they try more and just work together better,” Ian Spatafore said.
Coach Shaffer took over as head coach four years ago, when the Bulldogs’ seniors first stepped foot on the high school field, allowing coach to build these young men up to be the team they are today.
“We put in a loot of work, the coaches preached day in and day out that it’s just about the team and don’t worry about yourself,” said Knight.
The Bulldogs currently sit 13-9 on the season heading into sectional play with Clay-Battelle on Monday, the first step to the postseason success Doddridge has been working to find this year.
“We’ve all just came together, work hard together and we’ve been really focus this whole year,” Eddy said.
Their drive has been displayed by an elevated work ethic compared to previous seasons.
“Everybody’s attitude just 10 times better than they have been in the past,” said Spatafore.
“Everybody giving 110% all the tie, everybody’s wanting to win, the drive to win this year,” said Zane Weaver.
For the seniors, the postseason will be their final go around for Bulldogs athletics.
“It means everything, its hard to believe that its com e this fast but I’m ready for it,” said Spatafore.
The seniors will be leaving the Bulldogs knowing they have left their mark as one of the most successful teams in recent Bulldog history.
“Definitely sad, like emotional cause you’re not gonna see these guys its just like football its really, really emotional but being one of the better baseball teams to come through Doddridge County, it’s a lot more emotional,” said Jared Jones. | 2022-05-08T02:02:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Their best season since the mid-1990s | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/08/their-best-season-since-mid-1990s/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/08/their-best-season-since-mid-1990s/ |
The Cabell County sheriff says the man was 63-year-old Denver Edmunds.
UPDATE 5/6/22 @ 7:15 p.m.
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The body of a man who was swept away Friday morning while operating a farm tractor along Kilgore Creek Road in Milton has been recovered, Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle said.
Denver Edmunds, 63, of Milton, was the victim, according to the sheriff.
Bob and Wanda Morrison say Edmunds worked on a farm for their nephew, and they’d gotten to know him well.
“He was a swell guy, so friendly, and he always had something good to say,” Wanda said. “He will sure be missed. It’s very troubling. It’s just heartbreaking.”
“It shocked me, knowing the kind of guy he is, outgoing all the time, working, and this happened. It just knocks the daylights out of you,” Bob said.
They say Edmunds was a retired truck driver and loved spending his retirement working with the cattle on their nephew’s farm.
They say Edmunds lived in the Dry Ridge area of Milton. | 2022-05-08T21:19:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Man’s body recovered after being swept away by high water | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/mans-body-recovered-after-being-swept-away-by-high-water/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/06/mans-body-recovered-after-being-swept-away-by-high-water/ |
Community members on Sulug road left without a way home(Kheron Alston)
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Members of the community on Sulug Rd. are without access to and from their homes.
A bridge that crossed a river connected the community to the main road and due to flooding the bridge has been destroyed leaving only two steel beams.
Community member, Brian Owens, says he recently had surgery and he can’t get the medicine he needs.
He says the burden it has taken on his family is rough.
“My wife broke down, sat there and looked at the house crying for like 2 hours. My son is upset because he can’t do his birthday, today is his birthday and he has cried about it half the day and you know it’s just rough,” says Owens.
Owens is hoping to get the bridge fixed so he, his family and other members of the community can get back home. | 2022-05-09T14:59:23Z | www.wdtv.com | “My wife broke down, sat there and looked at the house crying for 2 hours,” community in Leon, W.Va. stranded due to area flooding | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/08/my-wife-broke-down-sat-there-looked-house-crying-2-hours-community-leon-wva-stranded-due-area-flooding/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/08/my-wife-broke-down-sat-there-looked-house-crying-2-hours-community-leon-wva-stranded-due-area-flooding/ |
FILE: This photo is of the 2018 Nutter Fort Blackberry Festival.(WDTV)
NUTTER FORT, W.Va (WDTV) - According to officials, a local tradition is being canceled.
The West Virginia Blackberry Festival has been called off, according to Nutter Fort Mayor Sam Maxson.
Maxson made the announcement in the latest town newsletter.
Maxson did not go into any detail as to why it has been canceled, but he said it was a hard decision to make.
This is the end of the 24 year festival. | 2022-05-09T17:57:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Local festival being canceled | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/local-festival-being-canceled/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/local-festival-being-canceled/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was life-flighted to the hospital Monday following a collision involving a car in Nutter Fort.
The accident happened just before 5:15 p.m. on Monday, according to the 911 Center.
Officials said the man was life-flighted to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Harrison County EMS responded to the accident in addition to Nutter Fort Fire and Police Departments. | 2022-05-09T22:37:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Man life-flighted after collision involving car | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/man-life-flighted-after-collision-involving-car/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/man-life-flighted-after-collision-involving-car/ |
Harrison County Board of Education(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A South Harrison Middle School teacher is no longer employed following an investigation.
A district spokesman told 5 News the investigation into an incident began on Friday.
Officials declined to comment on what the teacher did or if it broke any policies with the school system.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office told 5 News they were not involved in the investigation.
The Board of Education has scheduled a special session for Wednesday evening, where it is expected for the teacher to be officially terminated. | 2022-05-09T22:37:21Z | www.wdtv.com | South Harrison Middle School teacher no longer employed following investigation | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/south-harrison-middle-school-teacher-no-longer-employed-following-investigation/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/09/south-harrison-middle-school-teacher-no-longer-employed-following-investigation/ |
Indians won first game 7-4 in 13 innings
Bridgeport softball tops University 7-4, but falls in rematch(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - University and Bridgeport would not be shut down, shown in a 13-inning outing to start off sectional championship action in Class AAA Region I Section 2.
The Indians tied it up in the top of the seventh inning, but it would take until the top of the 13th inning to see any more. Bridgeport drove in three runs to pull ahead 7-4, ultimately the final score of the first game.
Game two was another story with University taking and maintaining dominance, defeating Bridgeport for the section championship 10-2. | 2022-05-10T03:12:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport forces second game for sectional title against University | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/bridgeport-forces-second-game-sectional-title-against-university/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/bridgeport-forces-second-game-sectional-title-against-university/ |
Emily Goldcamp hits go-ahead grounder to defeat Patriots
Morgantown tops Wheeling Park in walk-off 12-11 victory(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown did it once, and it did it again.
The Mohigans advanced to the Class AAA Region I Section 1 title game with another walk-off win over Wheeling Park this postseason, defeating the Patriots 12-11.
Morgantown had a 7-1 lead in the fifth inning, but Park chipped away at it with six runs in the inning to tie it up.
Emily Goldcamp hit a three-run homer in the sixth to regain the lead, but the Patriots got ahead again 11-10 in the seventh.
Goldcamp finished it out for the Mohigans in the bottom of the seventh with a go-ahead grounder to win it. Morgantown defeated Wheeling Park 12-11 and advances to Tuesday’s sectional title game against John Marshall. | 2022-05-10T03:12:27Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown walks it off against Wheeling Park to advance to sectional title game | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/morgantown-walks-it-off-against-wheeling-park-advance-sectional-title-game/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/morgantown-walks-it-off-against-wheeling-park-advance-sectional-title-game/ |
Chooses local program to advance swim career
RCB's Ezra Johnson signs with Salem swim(wdtv)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Robert C. Byrd’s Ezra Johnson is set to be a Salem Tiger next fall.
Johnson signed with Salem’s swimming program Monday afternoon, but reflected on how the Flying Eagles set him up for this moment.
“Well, firstly, teamwork. Actually having to be a part of a team rather working for yourself,” Johnson said. “Also swimming, learning how to swim better.”
Salem is close to home and promises a bright future for Johnson.
“I chose it because the swim program they have there is really good and sounds like something I would be interested in participating in,” Johnson said. | 2022-05-10T03:12:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Robert C. Byrd’s Ezra Johnson signs with Salem swimming | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/robert-c-byrds-ezra-johnson-signs-with-salem-swimming/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/robert-c-byrds-ezra-johnson-signs-with-salem-swimming/ |
Hawks ready to suit up for their first game of the postseason
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The University boy’s lacrosse team takes Casey Kay through some of their warmup drills ahead of their first game of the postseason against Spring Mills.
Senior goalie Daniel Phillips uses juggling drills to get his hand-eye coordination going, “The main purpose of juggling for a goalie is it really helps with hand eye coordination so when somebody shoots the ball you already know where your hands are gonna go and you can see the ball and you can kind of predict where it’s gonna go,” Phillips explained.
Getting into the zone is also something Phillips focuses on, “It really comes from me kind of just zoning out a little bit and just being able to watch the shooters, see how they are shooting the ball and where it releases from so that I can react best and it just comes from being able to have the practice and you kind of get in the mindset of tracking the ball and always trying to see where it’s gonna go,” said Phillips.
Senior Evan Acciavatti reflects on how the University lacrosse program has grown throughout his four years with the team, “I mean I’ve seen a lot of guys come in and out of this program, and it’s a really good program I mean coach Houk is a great coach, always keeping it positive, always trying to make everybody better, get everybody incorporated into the drills and stuff.”
The defense has been a huge strength for UHS this year, junior Gavin Powronzki breaks it down, “Coming from where we were freshman year, I don’t think a lot of teams were really game planning for us or anything and now I think we’re the best defense in the state, we hold a lot of teams under where they actually average and we’ve come a really long way.”
Senior Grant Oxley looks back on his time on the team with gratitude for his coaches and explains how he’s grown as a player throughout the years, “It’s meant a lot to me, I mean coming in from middle school and playing lacrosse here its not that big so coming into high school and seeing all the kids that were better than me it really motivated me to try to become them as a freshman cause I did not get much playing time on varsity as a freshman so I was kind of just always a benchwarmer thinking how can I be like them.”
The Hawks face Spring Mills on Tuesday to kick off their postseason. | 2022-05-10T03:12:58Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with University boy’s lacrosse | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/warming-up-with-university-boys-lacrosse/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/warming-up-with-university-boys-lacrosse/ |
“I Voted” stickers spread out on a table at a polling place in Richmond.(Ned Oliver, Virginia Mercury)
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is requesting all voters to check their polling location prior to voting in the Primary Election.
Secretary Warner launched an interactive map where voters can enter their registration address to find the address and directions to their polling location.
“This election will be the first election held after the legislature and counties redesigned the political districts and precinct boundaries due to the 2021 Census,” said Secretary Warner. “We now have 100 single-member House of Delegates districts. These changes may impact where voters vote and which candidates appear on their ballots, so it is very important for voters to make a plan for voting and be prepared to cast their ballot.”
Due to redistricting completed by the WV Legislature and the county commissions, many precinct lines were required to be modified which could impact many voters’ in-person polling location.
During the Primary Election, voters will be provided a ballot that reflects the party affiliation of the voter.
A voter that is not registered with a recognized political party must request a ballot of their preferred party, or they will only be provided with a nonpartisan ballot.
Once a ballot is cast, there will not be a chance to resubmit a corrected ballot.
Voters are encouraged to contact their County Clerk if there are any questions on election day. | 2022-05-10T14:35:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Voters urged to check their polling location before voting | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/voters-urged-check-their-polling-location-before-voting/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/10/voters-urged-check-their-polling-location-before-voting/ |
Lockers(WBNG)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Law enforcement used canine dogs from throughout the state in a coordinated effort to conduct an unannounced drug search at Marion County high schools and the Tech Center Wednesday morning.
According to a Marion County Schools Facebook post, it was a coordinated effort by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Fairmont Police Department.
Authorities said no arrests were made as no drugs were found.
Unannounced drug searches like this one is routine, according to the post.
Families of each school were notified via school messages after the school returned to normal routine and schedule, officials said. | 2022-05-11T17:45:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Unannounced drug search conducted at Marion County high schools | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/unannounced-drug-search-conducted-marion-county-high-schools/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/unannounced-drug-search-conducted-marion-county-high-schools/ |
I-79 signs located on and leading to the roadway(Connect Bridgeport)
MARION COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - There will be a ramp closure on I-79 southbound at Kingmont Road, exit 133, beginning on Thursday.
The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday and end on Friday at 6 a.m., according to a WVDOH release.
Officials said the reason for the closure is for placement of temporary crash barriers as part of the I-79 Fairmont widening project.
All other ramps and lanes will remain open, the release says.
Any motorist that wants to exit Kingmont Road southbound are advised to take the next exit, 132, get back on I-79 northbound and travel back to the exit on the northbound side.
Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. | 2022-05-11T19:18:16Z | www.wdtv.com | I-79 ramp in Marion County to be closed starting Thursday | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/i-79-ramp-marion-county-be-closed-starting-thursday/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/i-79-ramp-marion-county-be-closed-starting-thursday/ |
Spring Clean Up(KEYC)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The annual Bridgeport Spring Cleanup that began on Monday, May 2 is entering its final three days.
The cleanup runs through May 13.
Connect Bridgeport reports the project, done through the services of Waste Management, has up to $20,000 budgeted, according to Bridgeport Community Development Director Andrea Kerr. Kerr said Monday the cost for the first week was just above $10,000.
“We hire Waste Management to do this cleanup for all residents in Bridgeport,” said Kerr recently. “The residents can put anything out that they want, outside of certain hazardous and prohibited items, to get rid of at no charge to the residents.”
Click here for this week’s schedule, provided by Connect Bridgeport. Please note only the days from Wednesday through Friday are relevant. | 2022-05-11T20:47:50Z | www.wdtv.com | Final days of spring cleanup in City of Bridgeport underway | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/final-days-spring-cleanup-city-bridgeport-underway/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/final-days-spring-cleanup-city-bridgeport-underway/ |
Curran: Most strikeouts and season wins by a pitcher in DCHS softball history
Bridge Sports Complex Athlete of the Week: Kenna Curran(wdtv)
WEST UNION, W.Va (WDTV) - Doddridge County’s Kenna Curran is the Bridge Sports Complex Athlete of the Week.
The Doddridge County sophomore has lead the Bulldogs to a seat in the Class A Region II tournament against Petersburg.
Curran has already set new school records for most strikeouts and wins in a season by a pitcher, including a perfect game with 13 strikeouts for the Bulldogs’ postseason opener.
“I usually just like take a deep breath and think about the pitch I’m going to throw,” Curran said. “Then I just like think about the batter, too, and what I’m going to throw them to make them hit to a place where we can get an out or miss it.”
This year has been big for Curran in terms of feeling at peace in the circle.
“I think I’ve gotten more comfortable throwing and like more confident with my pitching in general at Doddridge and I think I’ve stated batting a little better and more confident in that just playing more,” Curran said. “I think just the team as a whole has really boasted my confidence and I think when we play well together it just helps me play well.”
Curran believes the Bulldogs’ will need to play pretty hard to get through their regional opponent Petersburg and land their spot at states.
“We just have to play to our fullest potential,” Curran said. “Just be confident in ourselves that we can play well and just work together as a team.” | 2022-05-11T21:49:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridge Sports Complex Athlete of the Week: Doddridge County’s Kenna Curran | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/bridge-sports-complex-athlete-week-doddridge-countys-kenna-curran/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/bridge-sports-complex-athlete-week-doddridge-countys-kenna-curran/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Mission is in the middle of a big renovation project. Today the mission got a large donation to help them pull it off.
Anyone that has been through the Glen Elk Village is sure to recognize the buildings that make up the Clarksburg Mission. When crossing the fourth street bridge it’s the first thing you see, but soon it will be getting a makeover.
Last month The Mission, which provides assistance to people struggling with housing and addiction, set out to acquire $75,000 in funding.
Executive Director Lou Ortenzio was blown away when Chick-Fil-A donated $7,500 -- 10% of the total goal.
“I was really struck, really pleased, really encouraged and I shared that with our staff who were jubilant about that because that’s a real boost,” said Ortenzio. “The Rutts and Chick-Fil-A at the Meadowbrook Mall have always been faithful donors to us but nothing of this size -- gosh -- it’s great!”
The Mission is now about halfway to its goal. Ortenzio says he’s hopeful this generosity will encourage more donations
They’ll use the money to do some masonry work, replace windows and throw on a new coat of paint.
Ortenzio says The Mission is always striving to improve conditions for residents.
“We’ve improved the interior -- we’ve done some work on our dorms to make the area more attractive for our residents to reside in because they call this place home for a while and we want them to have a beautiful home,” said Ortenzio. “But we’ve not really cared for the outside -- our buildings have not had paint in probably 20 years.”
Most of the iconic buildings that house The Clarksburg Mission are more than a hundred years old.
Ortenzio says keeping these buildings beautiful will help them on their ultimate goal.
“We feel the work we do is really important, I mean we talk about revitalizing the city and revitalizing these buildings, but we revitalize people -- we really change lives here.”
Reporting in Clarksburg John Blashke 5 news. | 2022-05-11T21:49:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg Mission receives $7,500 from Chick-Fil-A | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/clarksburg-mission-receives-7500-chick-fil-a/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/clarksburg-mission-receives-7500-chick-fil-a/ |
WVU Tech and Morgantown head coaches joining staff in year three
TBT's Best Virginia(WDTV)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Basketball Tournament chatter is back, and this week it’s the announcement of Best Virginia’s head coach headlining the summer competition.
WVU Tech head coach James Long was tabbed as the TBT team head coach for the second year in a row after leading the WVU alumni squad to the Sweet 16 last summer.
Morgantown’s Dave Tallman - fresh off a championship with the Mohigans - will return as an assistant coach.
Confirmed players for the 2022 tournament include John Flowers, Kevin Jones and Jaysean Paige, with the rest of the roster set to be released in the coming weeks.
The Basketball Tournament gets underway in Charleston on July 24 and runs through July 27 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. | 2022-05-11T22:17:10Z | www.wdtv.com | Long, Tallman return to headline Best Virginia coaching staff | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/long-tallman-return-headline-best-virginia-coaching-staff/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/long-tallman-return-headline-best-virginia-coaching-staff/ |
Sara Faye Cokeley Bennett(Picasa | Sara Faye Cokeley Bennett)
Sara Faye Cokeley Bennett, 84, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Harrisville, WV on March 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Vessie Sutton Cokeley. She was married to Orie “Bud” Lee Bennett for over 40 years, who preceded her in death in March, 1999.
Surviving are two sons, Randall Bennett and his companion Debbie McCullough of Buffalo Lake and Joshua Bennett and his companion Kimberly Pennington of Weston; three daughters, Carol Lynch and her husband Ronald of Buffalo Lake, Vickie Bennett of Buffalo Lake and Deborah Smith of Clarksburg; six grandchildren, David Bennett, Natalie Bennett, Azzlynn Gain, Shawna Roth, Becca Roth and Brian McCullough; 10 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Cokeley and his companion Debbie Brown of Ohio and Jerry Cokeley and his wife Rose of Worthington; three sisters, Nancy Bell of Wallace, Peggy Griffin and her husband Bud of Ohio and Sandy Cokeley of WV; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Timothy Roth; and eight siblings.
Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:00 am. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-05-11T23:48:48Z | www.wdtv.com | Sara Faye Cokeley Bennett | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/sara-faye-cokeley-bennett/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/11/sara-faye-cokeley-bennett/ |
Colts defeat Lincoln 4-3 to move on to regionals
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s been a long time coming, but Philip Barbour is a sectional titleholder in softball in 2022.
The Colts met Lincoln for the third time this postseason Wednesday, ensuring yet another battle on the diamond. The two teams were tied at 3-3 in the fifth inning after a Delaney Haller solo home run, ultimately forcing extra innings between the programs.
Philip Barbour took the lead in the top of the eighth and maintained it with strong defense in the bottom to secure the sectional championship.
Senior pitcher Sara Simon struck out nine batters, allowing six hits and three runs. Haller had six strikeouts, allowing 10 hits and four runs.
The Colts move on to the Class AA Region II tournament, facing Herbert Hoover. | 2022-05-12T02:53:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Philip Barbour wins Class AA Region II Section 1 softball title | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/12/philip-barbour-wins-class-aa-region-ii-section-1-softball-title/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/12/philip-barbour-wins-class-aa-region-ii-section-1-softball-title/ |
Set to face University in sectional championship after Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Bridgeport suffered a loss to University Wednesday, an unusual postseason drop for the reigning Class AAA state champions.
The Indians took that loss to heart and bounced back Thursday evening, defeating Buckhannon-Upshur 10-1 to advance to the Class AAA Region I Section 2 championship.
Zach Nicholson pitched all seven innings for the Indians, striking out four batters and allowing three hits and one run. RBIs were spread across the board - six Bridgeport players had one, while Anthony Dixon batted in two.
University and Bridgeport meet again Friday at 6 p.m. at Bridgeport. | 2022-05-13T06:18:02Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport stays alive in Class AAA Region I Section 2 with win over Buckhannon-Upshur | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/13/bridgeport-stays-alive-class-aaa-region-i-section-2-with-win-over-buckhannon-upshur/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/13/bridgeport-stays-alive-class-aaa-region-i-section-2-with-win-over-buckhannon-upshur/ |
Breeze past Tigers by 10 runs
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - With Thursday’s win over Elkins, Lincoln is one win away from playing in the Class AA Region II Section 1 championship game.
The Cougars collected a 3-1 lead in the first inning, then scored five runs in the fifth inning to end the game at 11-1.
Jeremiah Carpenter and Corbin Ayers each had two RBI while Johnny Lopez batted in three.
Levi Moore struck out five batters on the mound.
Lincoln hosts Philip Barbour Friday at 6 p.m. with a sectional title game berth on the line. | 2022-05-13T06:18:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Lincoln one win away from sectional championship berth with victory over Elkins | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/13/lincoln-one-win-away-sectional-championship-berth-with-victory-over-elkins/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/13/lincoln-one-win-away-sectional-championship-berth-with-victory-over-elkins/ |
BOPARC kicks off summer at Wiles Hill Community Center.(Madeline Edwards)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Board of Parks and Recreation in Morgantown hosted their first “Neighborhood Nights at the Hill” event.
BOPARC wanted to bring the community to Wiles Hill park and Wiles Hill Community Center.
Executive Director of BOPARC, Melissa Wiles, said throughout the summer. They will host “Neighborhood Nights at the Hill,” inviting all generations to come and enjoy their facilities and support local businesses.
Wiles explained the goal was to bring more awareness to activities and services offered at the center.
Many know the community center for their senior citizen programming. However, they had much more going on.
“We do some of our summer camps here for children. So, it is a multigenerational experience. We just really want to focus on that and bring that to light for the community. Let them know what we have to offer,” she said.
Wiles explained they have art classes, exercise classes and can host parties in the center.
They also opened their new art gallery with pieces done by local artists. | 2022-05-14T02:22:49Z | www.wdtv.com | BOPARC invites the community to “Neighborhood Nights at the Hill” | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/boparc-invites-community-neighborhood-nights-hill/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/boparc-invites-community-neighborhood-nights-hill/ |
Indians and Hawks meet one more time Saturday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - All wasn’t lost for Bridgeport after losing to University on Wednesday. Instead, the Indians flipped the script.
Bridgeport got out to a 5-0 lead before letting up two runs to the Hawks in the third inning. From that point forward, it was all Indians.
Aidan Paulsen increased the lead to six runs with a two-run homer in the fourth; Cam Cole closed it out in the fifth with a steal of home to force the run rule.
Bridgeport forced one more game between the Indians and Hawks, set for Saturday at 6 p.m. | 2022-05-14T02:22:55Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport forces second championship game with 12-2 win over University | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/bridgeport-forces-second-championship-game-with-12-2-win-over-university/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/bridgeport-forces-second-championship-game-with-12-2-win-over-university/ |
Mohigans advance to Class AAA Region I tournament
Morgantown baseball(WDTV)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown got out to a 7-0 lead over Wheeling Park in the Class AAA Region I Section 1 championship game, but the Patriots chipped away at the lead.
Park scored four in the top of the fifth to only trail by three runs, then scored eight in the top of the seventh to tie it up at 12 apiece and ultimately force extra innings.
Dominick Colasante walked in the bottom of the eighth with bases loaded, bringing in M McDonald for the thirteenth and final run.
Morgantown claimed the sectional title with the 13-12 win and will face the winner of University-Bridgeport in the regional tournament. | 2022-05-14T02:23:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown walks it off to win Class AAA Region I Section 1 title | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/morgantown-walks-it-off-win-class-aaa-region-i-section-1-title/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/morgantown-walks-it-off-win-class-aaa-region-i-section-1-title/ |
Mon Health holds talent show to benefit employees(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Mon Health employees put on a talent show for the community at the Ruby Amphitheater in Morgantown.
The first-ever Mon’s Health Got Talent Show was held at the Ruby Amphitheater in Morgantown.
The proceeds from the show benefit the colleague support fund at Mon Health.
That fund is dedicated to helping employees at Mon Health in times of urgent need or crisis.
“We are celebrating and raising a little bit of money for the colleague fund so we can help more folks in the health system. make sure there aren’t any needs and we
take care of one another,” said Revenue Cycle Officer Candi Powers of Mon Health.
Mon Health’s Got Talent featured several employees showing off their talent.
The show also features Nashville songwriters Erik Dylan, Brett Taylor, and Brad Clawson.
Powers says at Mon Health everyone is family
“Mon Health system is more than just an employer. We’re a community. We really do treat each other as family, so it’s really important to us that none of our
employees are suffering necessary hardships. There are ways that we can help them,” said Powers.
Mon’s health got talent is all fun and games with a great benefit.
Mon Health employees want to give back to their community.
“All of our employees are community members. It does bring something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon. There are other events going on in downtown
Morgantown. We just look forward to sharing our talent with the community and providing a little bit of entertainment this afternoon,” said Powers.
Mon Health hopes to help more employees who might need help in times of need. | 2022-05-14T18:42:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Mon Health holds talent show to benefit employees | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/mon-health-holds-talent-show-benefit-employees/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/mon-health-holds-talent-show-benefit-employees/ |
The Blue and Gold Mine sale returned to Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday morning.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Blue and Gold Mine sale returned to Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday morning.
Students and community members donate usable items to sell to the public.
The sale had great bargains on wonderful items.
The goal is to keep 20,000 pounds of recycled items out of landfills
The proceeds are donated to the local United Way.
“We’re able to divert it from landfills and give it another purpose. either people buying it or putting it in their homes. we work with a few non-profits to get any of the
leftover items donated to them afterward,” said Engagement Manager of United Way Servando Arredondo
The Blue and Gold Mine sale will return next May. | 2022-05-14T20:30:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Blue and Gold Mine sale held at Milan Puskar Stadium | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/blue-gold-mine-sale-held-milan-puskar-stadium/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/14/blue-gold-mine-sale-held-milan-puskar-stadium/ |
Indians edge out the Hawks for the Class AAA Region I, Section 2 title
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After three meet-ups in the last three days, Bridgeport edged out University for the Class AAA Region I, Section 2 title.
The Indians collected 10 runs within the first two innings, eight in the first, two in the second to lead the Hawks 10-2 heading into the top of the third, the biggest lead of the night.
University fought back, closing the gap to 10-5, and holding Bridgeport to 10 runs through the third.
The fourth inning posted a comeback effort from the Hawks, bringing in five runs to tie it up at 10 all-around.
Scoring stayed quiet for a while, but defense from both teams was in full swing, included a triple play facilitated by Aiden Paulsen from Bridgeport to end the Hawks’ chances in the fifth.
A mistake from the Hawks at first in the bottom of the sixth allowed the Indians to bring in one last run, edging the Hawks out 11-10 for the title.
Coach Robert Shields noted postgame that the triple play from Paulsen was the shift in momentum that Bridgeport needed, “Doing what it takes for the team I mean seriously, Aidan Paulsen, he is just a hard-nose bulldog, I mean I love him,” said Shields.
The win was also a product of the faith the players have in each other to succeed, “I know my team, my team’s tough, no ones better than us,” said Anthony Dixon.
Bridgeport will face Morgantown for the Class AAA Region I title, the winner will advance to the State Tournament. | 2022-05-15T06:17:35Z | www.wdtv.com | The Bridgeport baseball legacy stays alive | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/bridgeport-baseball-legacy-stays-alive/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/bridgeport-baseball-legacy-stays-alive/ |
Colts to play at Messiah, Potomac State
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - Three Philip Barbour boy’s soccer players have signed to continue playing at the next level after leaving their own legacy on the Colts’ program.
Ethan Gregory is heading to Messiah University, while Grant Dadisman and Trenton Whited will be suiting up with Potomac State. The seniors were apart of the most winningest soccer class in PB history, leaving them forever bonded in the legacy they have left in the Colts’ uniform
While they won’t be roommates, Whited is excited to still have Dadisman right next door in college, after what they have built at Philip Barbour, “It’s a really big honor and I’m just glad I can do it with a lot of my friends an people I’ve grown up with and played soccer with my whole life, its a really nice honor its always been a dream of mine to play soccer at the next level, and move on and to be able to do it with one of my best friends, just makes it all the much cooler,” said Whited. “I’m glad of the mark that we’ve put at Philip Barbour and I hope our soccer program can continue to get better and better every year, this legacy will be here forever,” stated Dadisman.
Gregory might be heading to PA, but he will always remember these years with his teammates, “It’s most definitely awesome to play here at Philip Barbour high school, especially all the previous teammates that I’ve had, it’s just awesome to finish with those group of guys.” | 2022-05-15T06:17:48Z | www.wdtv.com | Philip Barbour’s tight knit boy’s soccer seniors to continue playing at the next level | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/philip-barbours-tight-knit-boys-soccer-seniors-continue-playing-next-level/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/philip-barbours-tight-knit-boys-soccer-seniors-continue-playing-next-level/ |
Flying Eagles take the 6-5 victory over Lincoln
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - RCB and Lincoln hit the field to battle for the Class AA Region II, Section title.
Lincoln was able to grab two early runs in the top fo the first, but from the bottom of the first through the bottom of the fourth, defense was the name of the game.
The Cougars continued the lead with another run in the top of the fifth, which the Eagles quickly matched with three runs in the bottom of the inning to tie it up 3-3.
The two teams battled it out in the seventh, Lincoln tallying two in the top, and RCB bringing in a three run effort to secure a 6-5 victory, crowning them sectional champions.
Nick Geroge totaled three RBIs, while Nate Junkins and Brayden Thomason both collected multiple runs for the Flying Eagles.
Lincoln’s Coby Gorby went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the Cougars in hits.
Photo is courtesy of @TheByrdCage1 on twitter. | 2022-05-15T06:17:54Z | www.wdtv.com | RCB posts last inning effort to claim the Class AA Region II, Section 1 title | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/rcb-posts-last-inning-effort-claim-class-aa-region-ii-section-1-title/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/rcb-posts-last-inning-effort-claim-class-aa-region-ii-section-1-title/ |
Several Colts heading to play at the next level
Alyssa Hill is heading to West Virginia State for volleyball, Hill cherishes her PB memories as the Class AA State Volleyball champion, and playing at the next level is a chance for even greater opportunities.
Moving just around the corner is Desiree Knotts. The three-time state qualifier signed to continue both her cheer and track & field careers at Alderson Broaddus. Knotts will be sprinting for the Battlers, which isn’t surprising, considering she is part of the PB girl’s crew that holds the 4x1 school record.
Graylin Floyd is off to play soccer at Glenville State, the college where she felt right at home.
Lydia Phillips will suit up with West Virginia Wesleyan track & field. The two-time and reigning 300m hurdles regional champ and three-time state qualifier will continue doing the event she loves the most in college: hurdles.
Cadie Kittle will also be continuing her track & field career with the Bobcats, primarily throwing discus. Kittle has excelled throwing for the Colts, claiming the Regional title in discus in 2021, and now being a two-time state qualifier.
The University of Charleston will be welcoming Audrey Williams to their soccer team this fall. Williams was a captain for the Colts this year, her leadership being a stand-out quality on the team.
Sara Simon is will be continuing both softball and golf at West Liberty. Simon might hold the title for the most state championships in one year from a single athlete, having already attended for soccer, basketball, golf and currently in the hunt for a fourth in softball.
BRIDGEPORT, 22 WDTV. All rights reserve | 2022-05-15T06:18:08Z | www.wdtv.com | A year of success in Philip Barbour athletics ends in a handful of college signings | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/year-success-philip-barbour-athletics-ends-handful-college-signings/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/15/year-success-philip-barbour-athletics-ends-handful-college-signings/ |
Branden Richardson(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was arrested early Saturday after officers said be beat and threatened a woman at her Marion County home.
Officers responded to a domestic incident and spoke with a woman who was sitting on the porch of the home in a blanket, according to a criminal complaint.
The report says the woman’s face was covered in blood and had a swollen black eye in addition to blood and bruising on her arms.
The woman told officers she was asleep in her bed when she woke up to Branden Richardson, 40, beating her.
Richardson allegedly had her phone in his hand and demanded to know why she had been speaking to a friend.
While Richardson was beating her with both fists and the phone, according to officers, he said he was “going to kill her.”
Richardson has been charged with malicious assault. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-05-16T16:10:18Z | www.wdtv.com | Man accused of beating, threatening Marion County woman | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/man-accused-beating-threatening-marion-county-woman/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/man-accused-beating-threatening-marion-county-woman/ |
Election canvassing took place this morning at the Harrison County Courthouse.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Election canvassing took place this morning at the Harrison County Courthouse.
The unofficial results from last Tuesday’s election will soon be official.
Poll workers hand-counted votes at the Harrison County Courthouse, as part of state-wide canvassing.
Harrison County Clerk John Spires says some may not trust a machine to count votes.
This gives voters an accurate count of the votes.
“The results we got on election night make sure the mesh well with our headcount. That’s what we are doing today. To make sure we don’t find any discrepancies,” Spires said.
Four people work on the canvassing team with two reading the names of the votes while the other two record the votes.
As of now the Harrison County Clerk’s Office hasn’t found any discrepancies.
“We haven’t found any, fortunately. This is where it would be uncovered if you did find any discrepancies. So, let’s say on election night you saw somebody get 10 votes well when you hand-count you also want to count 10. If for some reason you come up with something different part of this process is to find out why that is, but we haven’t found any discrepancies,” Spires said.
Spires says this is a good way for the community to know the machines are accurate.
He says the results you saw on election night will be the same as the election canvass.
“I don’t we have already done an initial report in there and nothing has changed. Things that were close let’s say 12 to 15 votes they kind of stayed that way. Nothing got closer. Most things that were close got further apart so nothing has changed. | 2022-05-16T19:51:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Election Canvass takes place at Harrison County Courthouse | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/election-canvass-takes-place-harrison-county-courthouse/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/election-canvass-takes-place-harrison-county-courthouse/ |
Anthony Fisher(WV Corrections)
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Braxton County teen was arrested after officers said he recklessly fled in a stolen vehicle while under the influence.
Officers attempted to stop a vehicle with no registration on Gaines Road in southern Upshur County when the driver, later identified as Anthony Fisher, 19, of Braxton County, accelerated rapidly, according to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said a vehicle pursuit ensued from Gaines Road onto Roby Ridge Road and Salem Ridge Road before the vehicle became disabled on Guy Hardman Road.
K-9 units from the Buckhannon Police Department responded, and the release says Fisher was found about a quarter mile from the truck in a heavily wooded area.
The vehicle had been reported stolen from Webster County on Friday, May 13, officers said.
Fisher has been charged with fleeing with reckless indifference, fleeing while under the influence, and possession of a stolen vehicle. He is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $40,000 cash-only bond. | 2022-05-16T19:51:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Teen accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Upshur County | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/teen-accused-fleeing-stolen-vehicle-upshur-county/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/teen-accused-fleeing-stolen-vehicle-upshur-county/ |
Consumers report being contacted via social media from scammers who claim to be friends, family and others the consumer trusts, including a link to a State Supreme Court Justice.((Source: WTVM))
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be on guard against impostors using social media platforms to promise government grants.
Scammers ask the consumer to send payment through a prepaid debit card or a wire transfer to receive a government grant that never materializes, according to Morrisey. | 2022-05-16T19:52:14Z | www.wdtv.com | W.Va. AG warns of social media scam | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/wva-ag-warns-social-media-scam/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/wva-ag-warns-social-media-scam/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The City Pool in Bridgeport will be looking a lot different this year.
The 54-foot-long mural was painted on a concrete wall by Leah Seaman, of Buckhannon.
Seaman said it took her a week to paint the mural with help from Harrison County art students.
Seaman recently opened her own business.
Other pools across the area in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont and Weston have an opening day for the public pools set as May 28th, the Saturday before Memorial Day. | 2022-05-16T23:15:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport City Pool set to open with new 54-foot-long mural | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/bridgeport-city-pool-set-open-with-new-54-foot-long-mural/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/16/bridgeport-city-pool-set-open-with-new-54-foot-long-mural/ |
A year in review with the Mohigans
Warming Up with Morgantown tennis(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Casey Kay stopped by the Morgantown high school tennis practice last week to chat with the team before they left for states.
“Towards the beginning of the season we had a couple close matches, and we lost some we had a couple good teams from the sate come up and play us but we ended up winning regionals and we sent our whole team to states which were really proud of,” said Max Phillips-Hartley
Adien Aggarwal breaks down what he went through this season, “Individually, I started the season off with the news that I had tendonitis and I could use my left wrist so I’ve been working in physical therapy to try and get over that and it’s basically half of my game was gone so through physical therapy, had my game has been coming back slowly and obviously that’s a huge improvement because I can actually use my backhand, so it’s been nice to see that happen again and getting stronger again.”
Bennett Hall talked about one of the hidden difficulties in the sport, “Probably have to be the serve, some aspects of tennis you can skip right over, you know you can move around it like a lot of players like to not use their backhand as much cause your forehand, it’s a lot easier, its like one arm but the serve you have to do it every single match, it’s like half the game, and there’s a lot of moving parts so for instance, you have to like toss every player has a different pull back, you have to swing at just he right time and you know it can definitely be a very weak point, I know I’ve won many games off of just players not having a very strong serve, tis very difficult.”
The Mohigans have one senior on their team in Dake LaSala, who is just making sure everyone is having fun, ““It’s been really great to see the younger people on the tam as they get better, it’s been great to kind of just see when I was a freshman how the seniors on the team treated me and just be that for our team.” | 2022-05-17T04:11:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with Morgantown Tennis | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/warming-up-with-morgantown-tennis/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/warming-up-with-morgantown-tennis/ |
Dodd is ready to suit up with Tigers tennis
Lincoln's Daniel Dodd signs with Salem Tennis(wdtv)
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Lincoln’s Daniel Dodd has decided to continue his athletic career at the next level, signing with Salem Tennis.
Dodd has developed his love for the sports throughout his time at high school, a career that has lead him to two trips to states.
The senior is confident that Lincoln has prepared him for what’s next in his academic and athletic path, ““The coach started talking to me and I was just really excited and I just figured that Salem would be a good college for me, the team was really nice, the coach seems really nice, we got along... when he came to me he just knew what he was talking about, he seemed like he knew a lot about tennis, and I feel he can make me get better at tennis,” said Dodd. | 2022-05-17T21:14:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Lincoln’s Daniel Dodd signs with Salem University | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/lincolns-daniel-dodd-signs-with-salem-university/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/lincolns-daniel-dodd-signs-with-salem-university/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It is Tuesday and what a beautiful Tuesday it is. Temperatures were right at average for this time of the year and we had plenty of blue skies. There was some wind along with this nice day, but it began to die down as went moved into the late afternoon. Tomorrow morning will be a nice one with temperatures down into the mid to lower 40s. Then as we move through the day there will be an increase in clouds as our next weather system arrives early in the evening. We’re expecting to get mostly showers tomorrow night, but there could be an embedded thunderstorm along with that. Right now the forecast models are indicating that most of the stronger storms will be to the south of our area, but we’ll continue to watch for any changes in the forecast. Thursday afternoon is looking warm and sunny, but then another pulse of instability could move through on Thursday night with some strong thunderstorms.
Now let’s talk heat. Starting on Friday our temperatures will land in the lower 90s for many of us. Normally we don’t hit 90 here in Clarksburg till June 4th. So we’re a little ahead of schedule. Add onto that heat some humidity, and we have heat index temperatures in the low 100′s potentially. So if you have activities to do outside, try to avoid the middle and latter parts of the afternoon. Saturday will be very similar with only a drop of a few degrees. Then on Sunday we’ll have a cold front move in, and not only will we cool off, but we’ll also see some showers push through. Those cooler temperatures will stay with us through the beginning of next week.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds with PM showers: High 79
Thursday: AM Showers: High 82 | 2022-05-17T22:45:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 17th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-17th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-17th-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Great Harvest Bakery & Café will soon be opening in Bridgeport.
According to their Facebook page, the grand opening will be held on June 3rd.
This is the third new business to open at Market Place Plaza on Jerry Dove Drive in the past year. The other two are Stone Tower Brews are Shrimpy and Snappy’s Seafood Market.
Great Harvest Bakery says in a Facebook post that they are looking forward to baking fresh bread and goodies daily for the Bridgeport area.
The bakery also has a location in Elkins. This is their second location in north-central West Virginia.
5 News visited the bakery’s Elkins location for a Tasty Tuesday in 2021. Click here to watch that edition of Tasty Tuesday. | 2022-05-18T17:02:04Z | www.wdtv.com | New bakery in Bridgeport announces opening date | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/18/new-bakery-bridgeport-announces-opening-date/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/18/new-bakery-bridgeport-announces-opening-date/ |
Eric Groves(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Lewis County man is accused of trying to take an officer’s gun during an altercation Tuesday afternoon.
Officers were performing an undercover operation in Weston when they saw a man, later identified as Eric Groves, 39, and a woman arguing and walking toward Robert L. Bland Middle School, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers said they then saw Groves grab the woman by the throat and take her to the ground while screaming in her face.
Groves was ordered to get on the ground by officers, but the police report says he refused to get on the ground and became “very agitated” and started to approach officers.
When officers tried to grab Groves, he allegedly shoved an officer and knocked him to the ground.
Groves was ordered to give officers his hands, but officers said he refused and “started to fight” with them as they attempted to place Groves in restraints.
The report says officers attempted to grab Groves’ left hand that was reaching towards the officer’s firearm.
Officers said they were able to dig their firearm into the dirt before gaining control of both of Gaines’ hands, placing him into custody.
Groves has been charged with strangulation and attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer. He is being held at Central Regional Jail on a $75,000 bond. | 2022-05-18T20:04:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Man accused of trying to take officer’s gun during fight | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/18/man-accused-trying-take-officers-gun-during-fight/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/18/man-accused-trying-take-officers-gun-during-fight/ |
Charles "Dale" Snyder(Charles "Dale" Snyder)
Hard working hands are laid to rest, and a golden heart has stopped beating as Charles “Dale” Snyder, 82, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
Fond memories will forever be held with his four children: John Snyder and wife, Cristy, of Shinnston, Lisa Marlow and husband, Stanley, of Weston, Diane Blake and husband, Mike, of Jane Lew, and Debbie Queen and husband, Stony, of Weston; seven grandchildren: Mathew Brandon Marlow and wife, Brittany, Samantha Ribeiro Matos and husband, Dennis, Aaron Marlow and wife, Victoria, Sabrina Snyder and fiancé, Logan Stickley, Nicole Campell and husband, Shaun, Mitchell Queen and wife, Hannah, and Brooklyn Queen; nine great-grandchildren: John Oscar and Lucas Ribeiro Matos, Eaden, Gabrianna, and Roman Marlow, Kylie and Abby Marlow, and Maddox and Ainsley Stickley; one sister, Glee Kunkle and husband, Gib, of Stahlstown, PA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958, Dale served his country proudly in the United States Army. He spent some time working on a farm before becoming employed with Republic Steel, which was later LTV Steel in Cleveland, OH. Dale worked for the company 37 years until retiring in 2001. He was a Christian by faith and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church. . His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and sight seeing in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. Dale enjoyed socializing with friends while playing Bingo at the Lewis County Senior Center, solving crossword and Sudoku puzzles, and playing Shanghai Rummy with family. Dale was a very creative woodworker and made spectacular holiday displays. Many looked forward to coming to see his decorations over the years and Weston won’t be the same without “Mr. Christmas.”
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 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 with Rosary at 7 p.m. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy Of The Word will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, located at 210 Center Avenue in Weston with Reverend Father J. Stephen Vallelonga and Reverend Father Douglas A. Ondeck officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis County Memorial Gardens in Weston with full military honors accorded by the United States Army and Lewis County Honor Guard. | 2022-05-19T00:38:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Charles “Dale” Snyder | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/charles-dale-snyder/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/charles-dale-snyder/ |
Will play singles for the Tigers
Hannah Davis(WDTV)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Liberty’s Hannah Davis signed with Salem University women’s tennis.
Davis will play singles for the Tigers and may play doubles, looking forward to the opportunity to continue playing the game and be near family.
“I actually considered WVU and Fairmont State but Salem is closer to home so it’s easier to travel back and forth,” Davis said. “[I’m looking forward to meeting] new people because I heard there’s a lot of diversity there and I’m excited to learn about other cultures” | 2022-05-19T02:09:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Liberty’s Davis signs with Salem women’s tennis | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/libertys-davis-signs-with-salem-womens-tennis/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/libertys-davis-signs-with-salem-womens-tennis/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia DHHR reports as of May 19, there are currently 2,079 active COVID-19 cases statewide.
There have been seven deaths reported since the last report on Wednesday, with a total of 6,912 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The amount of active cases is at its highest point since March 4, when there were 2,088 active COVID cases.
There are 26 yellow cases on the West Virginia DHHR County Alert Map. The other 29 counties are in the green.
West Virginians ages 5 years and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination; after the primary series, first booster shots are recommended for those 12 and older. Second booster shots for those age 50 and over that are 4 months or greater from their first booster have been authorized by FDA and recommended by CDC, as well as for younger individuals over 12 years old with serious and chronic health conditions that lead to being considered moderately to severely immunocompromised. | 2022-05-19T15:52:06Z | www.wdtv.com | COVID-19 W.Va. | Active cases above 2,000, highest in over 2 months | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/covid-19-wva-active-cases-above-2000-highest-over-2-months/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/covid-19-wva-active-cases-above-2000-highest-over-2-months/ |
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - The Elkins Wastewater operators had the opportunity to learn about nutrient removal.
If you’ve ever seen a stream choked with green algae, you know what happens when there is too much nitrogen, phosphorous, and other nutrients in water.
Agricultural runoff is one of the main causes of these “algae blooms,” but potentially problematic nutrients are also present in the wastewater effluent that is released after treatment as surface water.
To learn how to better address this issue, the Elkins Wastewater Treatment Plant recently hosted a training team from the West Virginia Environmental Training Center.
The team provided WWTP operators with classroom instruction and hands-on practice in removing nutrients from treated wastewater.
As part of this training, operators learned how to test wastewater for alkalinity, ammonia, phosphorus, nitrite/nitrate, and pH.
Operators also learned about oxygen reduction potential (ORP) and jar testing, a process that simulates WWTP processes at a small scale to test whether changes are needed to achieve water quality goals.
“This training was really important to my operators, because there is increasing concern in our watershed about the need for nutrient removal,” said Whitney Hymes, the chief wastewater operator for the Elkins Sanitary Board. “There are likely going to be state regulations coming soon requiring nitrogen and phosphorous removal, and so we wanted to start learning about it as soon as possible. We really appreciated the visit from ETC. They put on a great class for us.” | 2022-05-19T17:23:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Elkins Wastewater operators learn nutrient removal | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/elkins-wastewater-operators-learn-nutrient-removal/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/elkins-wastewater-operators-learn-nutrient-removal/ |
Georgia Luella Elbon Baker(Georgia Luella Elbon Baker)
Georgia Luella Elbon Baker, 92, of Reynoldsville, passed away at her home Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Reynoldsville on July 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Lester Harrison Elbon and Ella Luella Valentine Elbon. On December 26, 1946, she married Harold “Dean” Baker, who preceded her in death on September 5, 2000. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cheryl Gola Baker, Reynoldsville, Kevin and Terri Wells Baker, Sardis; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Bill Wells, Buffalo Calf; seven grandchildren, Meredith Baker, Amy Matheny and her husband Glen, Jennifer Wells, Aaron Baker and his wife Markee, Jami Johnson and her husband Ralph, Nicole Doxey and her husband Cale, Randi Marie Tarte and her husband Shayne; eight great-grandchildren, Peyton Baker and his fiancé Olivia Hawkinberry, Maliyah Cottingham, Valencia Hickman and her companion Adam Genteel, Donavan Hickman, Leona Baker, Jalynn Johnson, Zoey Johnson, and Indie Tarte; two great-great grandchildren Berkley Jo Summers and Raegan Baker and one sister Carole Harvey of Fontana, CA. In addition to her parents and husband, Georgia was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Baker Bowers; two brothers, Lester Elbon and Valentine Elbon and five sisters, Pauline Elbon, Adelaide Nixon, Constance Elbon, Mildred Ridenour and Joan Dennison. Georgia graduated from Victory High School in 1947. She worked in the Harrison County Assessor’s Office for 30 years, retiring in 1997 as a Deputy Assessor. She was a member of the Reynoldsville New Hope Christian Church. She was also a member of the Harrison County Senior Center, the Clarksburg VFW Post 573, the Sardis CEOS, and was treasurer for the POW-MIA Barbwire Charter Department of WV. Georgia was an avid bingo and bunco player but she will be mostly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Harrison County Senior Center, 500 W. Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 The family would like to give special thanks the Staff of WVU Hospital 7W; and to WVU Hospice for the care Georgia received at her home. Condolences for the Baker family may be sent to burnsidefuneralhome.com. Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 2 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, where services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022, with Reverend Bobby Marino presiding. Interment will follow in the West Virginia National Cemetery. Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport | 2022-05-19T17:23:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Georgia Luella Elbon Baker | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/georgia-luella-elbon-baker/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/georgia-luella-elbon-baker/ |
Anthony Wayne Rowan(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Buckhannon man crashed his motorcycle after fleeing from Upshur County officers on Wednesday.
Deputies stopped a green motorcycle on Little Sand Run Road Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:40, according to a release from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.
As officers were approaching the motorcycle, the driver, later identified as Anthony Rowan, 48, of Buckhannon, accelerated rapidly and continued to flee at a high rate of speed from Little Sand Run Road and Ivy Road.
Rowan was fleeing on unlined roads at approximately 73 mph, and, according to officers, nearly lost control multiple times but was able to regain control.
Officers said Rowan was driving through a yard and up a steep embankment on Ivy Road when he lost control and crashed.
Rowan has been charged with felony fleeing, driving with a suspended license (2nd offense), no insurance and improper registration. He is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail. | 2022-05-19T20:26:28Z | www.wdtv.com | Man crashes motorcycle after police chase in Upshur County | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/man-crashes-motorcycle-after-police-chase-upshur-county/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/man-crashes-motorcycle-after-police-chase-upshur-county/ |
Plan your days accordingly, we have a couple brutally hot afternoons coming!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday Everyone!!! We started the day a little gray and wet, but we saw nice improvements throughout the day. There will be some showers and thunderstorms around our area tonight and tomorrow morning, but I think most of it will pass to the north of us and to the south of us. Now let’s talk about the heat. Friday and Saturday will both be days where our temperatures will be the highest so far this year, well into the 90s. Daily high-temperature records are expected to be broken for some of our communities around the area. Along with the heat will be the very high heat index during the afternoon. The heat index could get as high as 105F for some of us. Please plan your day accordingly, and try to stay out of the midday heat. Also remember that cars will really heat up in these conditions and this is deadly to children, infants and pets. Please DO NOT leave them in the car during these critical days. We will get our break from the heat on Sunday when a front will move in from the west. This will bring some refreshing showers and some cooler air behind it. Stay safe out there everyone!!
Tonight: Mostly clear with isolated showers: Low 60
Friday: Possible isolated showers and thunderstorms: High 92
Saturday: Mostly clear: High 92
Sunday: Showers: High 86 | 2022-05-19T21:57:37Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 19th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-19th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-19th-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The FBI Center in Bridgeport held its annual memorial to honor fallen officers Thursday.
The names of 130 West Virginia police officers and 88 FBI agents were read to remember their sacrifice.
It was the first in-person memorial service since the COVID pandemic began.
CJIS Division Assistant Director Michael Christman says the message is more resounding in person.
“I think its important to bring people together in person. While covid-19 changed the way many people do business, law enforcement still had to answer the call everyday 24/7, and I think that’s part of the reason we lost so many officers to COVID-19,” Christman said.
The ceremony gave special recognition to Charleston Patrol Officer Cassie Johnson who lost her life in December 2020.
Charleston Police Chief Tyke Hunt gave an address and Johnson’s family was presented with a flag.
Hunt called Johnson and all of the rest of the fallen officers heroes.
“There’s so many emotions going through my mind because it still hits me hard in my heart losing our officer patrolman Cassie Johnson years ago and then meeting families of other fallen officers. It’s a lot of emotions,” Hunt said.
Johnson’s name is now engraved on a memorial outside of the FBI facility.
FBI Chaplain Ed McDaniels says the ceremony is not only to honor sacrifice but to celebrate the officer’s lives.
“Life again is too short to be too sad for too long, and we know we’re going to be sad, but the question is for how long. So, take that sadness and turn it into gladness,” McDaniels said. | 2022-05-19T23:28:39Z | www.wdtv.com | Ceremony held for fallen officers at FBI Center | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/ceremony-held-fallen-officers-fbi-center/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/19/ceremony-held-fallen-officers-fbi-center/ |
Brandon Simmons(WV Corrections)
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was arrested after officers said he sexually assaulted a teen in Randolph County last summer.
Officers received a sexual assault complaint on Wednesday in reference to multiple incidents over the summer of 2021 involving Brandon Simmons, 36, and a 15-year-old teen whose family he was familiar with, according to a criminal complaint.
The report says Simmons sexually abused the teen multiple times and sent sexually explicit photos from his cell phone.
Screenshots of text messages were allegedly provided to officers of Simmons saying “I promise to never do anything like that ever, ever again” and “I thought it was kinda mutual.”
Simmons has been charged with sexual assault. He is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash-only bond. | 2022-05-20T16:13:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Man charged with sexually assaulting teen | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-teen/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-teen/ |
Kathy Kelley(WV Corrections)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - An Orlando woman was arrested after officers said she attempted to use fraudulent schemes at multiple WesBanco locations.
Officers responded to a possible fraudulent activity Thursday afternoon at WesBanco in Fairmont and met with the branch manager, according to a criminal complaint.
The branch manager told officers he and his staff were made aware through a corporate email of a woman going around to multiple WesBanco locations and attempting to use false information with a fake ID card to access real accounts.
Officers said the branch manager recognized the woman, later identified as Kathy Kelley, 62, of Orlando, Florida, as she walked into the bank and called for emergency services.
Kelley allegedly provided an Ohio drivers license to the bank clerk and asked for a withdrawal of $5,800 in large bills from the account associated with the name on the license.
When officers asked for her identification, the report says Kelley gave them the Ohio license. After officers cross-referenced with the bank and being shown evidence of her other uses of different information and identification, she provided her actual name.
Kelley has been charged with fraudulent schemes and forgery. She is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $50,012 bond. | 2022-05-20T16:14:37Z | www.wdtv.com | Woman accused of trying to use fraudulent schemes at local bank | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/woman-accused-trying-use-fraudulent-schemes-local-bank/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/woman-accused-trying-use-fraudulent-schemes-local-bank/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire in Jane Lew Friday afternoon.
A call was received at approximately 4:17 p.m. about a structure fire in Jane Lew on Oak Street, according to the Harrison County 911 Center.
Authorities said it is a working fire.
A witness told 5 News the fire started in the garage of the home and quickly spread to the back of the home.
It is unknown what started the fire or if there are any injuries.
Harrison County EMS responded to the structure fire in addition to Anmoore, Jane Lew, Lost Creek, Mount Clare, Nutter Fort, and West Milford Fire Departments. | 2022-05-20T22:19:06Z | www.wdtv.com | Crews respond to structure fire in Jane Lew | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/crews-respond-structure-fire-jane-lew/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/crews-respond-structure-fire-jane-lew/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the second part of our three part series, Dr. Sheri Farasat, Dermatologist at Mountain State Medical Specialties, Inc., joins us to talk about protecting your skin from the sun.
1). How much protection from the sun does a cloudy day provide?
Some of the worst sunburns happen on hazy days. Many people mistakenly assume that if it is cool or cloudy outdoors, they cannot get burned. They do not realize that while clouds block the heat (infrared) energy, UV rays can still penetrate through quite strongly.
2). What are other causes of sunburn?
Probably the most common cause of sunburn is accidental overexposure. Falling asleep while in the sun, forgetting to apply or re-apply sunscreen, or underestimating how quickly your skin will burn are typical mistakes. There may be no signs or symptoms while the overexposure is occurring because it can take hours following the exposure before the skin becomes red or tender. If you stay in the sun until your skin turns red, it may already be severely damaged.
3). Many people feel that they won’t get sunburned, because they already have a ‘base tan’, which they believe protects their skin from the sun throughout the summer. What do you tell your patients that mirror this sentiment?
I tell my patient’s that a suntan is the skin’s way of trying to protect itself from additional sun damage. Because DNA or cellular damage is the prerequisite for pigment production, a suntan is a sure sign that the skin has been harmed. This is why it can be said: “There is no safe tan,” and the cultural perception of a tan as beautiful and healthy-looking, is just not the case. If you should have any questions or concerns about your skin, please contact my office in Bridgeport at 304-624-7200. Our staff will be glad to assist you. | 2022-05-20T22:19:12Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Protecting Your Skin From The Sun Pt. 2 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/house-call-protecting-your-skin-sun-pt-2/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/20/house-call-protecting-your-skin-sun-pt-2/ |
Food trucks packed ‘The Square’ in Bridgeport Saturday.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Food trucks packed ‘The Square’ in Bridgeport Saturday.
The Square brings in about 8 or 9 food trucks a twice year.
It’s a great way for people to enjoy food and socialize.
The owner of the Square Pete Pro says it’s a good way for his tenants to interact with the community.
“It’s important for my tenants to meet the community in a celebratory mood. Nobody is in a business mood. They are in a friendship, let’s have fun, party mood. It gets everyone on a nice relationship base. It establishes relationships,” said Pro
Pro says they are expected to be sold out. | 2022-05-21T19:38:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Food Truck Festival comes to ‘The Square’ in Bridgeport | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/21/food-truck-festival-comes-square-bridgeport/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/21/food-truck-festival-comes-square-bridgeport/ |
Cooler with potential showers tomorrow, then warming up!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today started off with sun and warming temperatures, but early in the afternoon, a cold front swept through, and temperatures have pretty much been dropping since. This front caused a rainy afternoon, but showers have been pretty off-and-on. Most of these showers didn’t amount to any thunderstorms, but there were a few brief lightning strikes down in Webster County. Later tonight, showers taper off, and clouds remain through tomorrow morning. A rain system to our south is expected to push into our area tomorrow, but there is still uncertainty on how far north it will go. It seems as though most of the morning will be dry and cloudy, then by around noon, rain will steadily creep its way into our southern and eastern counties; most generally speaking, east of I-79. The most southeastern of our area may see some heavier steady rain through the afternoon. Some models show light showers pushing far enough north to cover all of our viewing area by around 5-6pm, but confidence isn’t too high. Should those models pan out, it wouldn’t be much rain at all, and would start to retreat back to the east by 8-9pm. All showers will be cleared out of the area by about 10-11pm, leaving behind a decent amount of clouds through Tuesday. There is a small chance for a few stray sprinkles here or there on Tuesday, but overall it should be a much drier day. Wednesday will likely be dry as well, and warmer, with highs back into the low 80s in the lowlands. This warmth comes with increased southerly flow ahead of a cold front expected to cross on Thursday, bringing more rain and a chance of thunderstorms. This front’s passage will drop Friday’s highs to the low 70s, and shower/thunderstorm activity is likely to linger on Friday as well. Beyond that, as it stands now, Memorial Day Weekend is looking to be under an area of high pressure, so it’s likely we’ll see mostly sunny skies and summer-like temperatures.
Tomorrow: Cloudy; possible PM showers. High: 68
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with peeks of sun. High: 76
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and warm. High: 83 | 2022-05-22T23:02:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Sunday Evening Forecast | May 22, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/22/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-may-22-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/22/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-may-22-2022/ |
Arey Harman(WV Corrections)
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Webster County man has been charged after officers said he grabbed and attempted to strike an officer at his home.
Officers were dispatched to a home in Cowen on Friday due to an open dump with “mounds of trash” piled against the home, according to a criminal complaint.
At the home, officers said Arey Harman, 28, would not open the door or cooperate with the investigation.
The report says Harman was given multiple chances to comply with officers but continued to obstruct the investigation.
When officers made entry into the home, Harman allegedly struck an officer with door and knocked them backward.
Harman also grabbed the officer’s uniform and attempted to strike the officer before other officers became involved, the report says.
Officers said they deployed a taser that took Harman to the ground to be placed in custody.
Harman has been charged with battery on an officer, assault on an officer and obstructing. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $10,000 bond. | 2022-05-23T18:28:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Cowen man accused of grabbing, attempting to hit police officer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/cowen-man-accused-grabbing-attempting-hit-police-officer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/cowen-man-accused-grabbing-attempting-hit-police-officer/ |
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