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Forest service to conduct prescribed burn in Pendleton County(U.S. Forest Service)
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - During March and April, Monongahela National Forest successfully completed three prescribed burns on 2,081 acres of National Forest System land in Greenbrier and Pendleton counties.
The Prescribed burn at Peach Orchard was 1,119 acres, and the one at Lick Mountain was 405 acres. Both of these Greenbrier County burns help create conditions that favor oak-hickory and oak-pine communities and reduce vegetation in the understory resulting in increased wildlife habitat diversity, increased mast, and ultimately a healthier forest, officials said. Many wildlife species prefer a more open forest floor for breeding and foraging, which can result from periodic prescribed burning.
The Big Mountain Unit 1 Prescribed Burn, which was 557 acres, helps maintain the oak forest, promote oak regeneration, and will eventually increase the number of acorns, a critical food for wildlife.
Firefighters from Monongahela National Forest were assisted by several other organizations during prescribed burning this spring. | 2022-05-23T18:28:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Monongahela National Forest completes prescribed burns | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/monongahela-national-forest-completes-prescribed-burns/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/monongahela-national-forest-completes-prescribed-burns/ |
Governor Justice was in Monongalia County this afternoon to announce a new program to help stop the opioid epidemic.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Governor Justice was in Monongalia County this afternoon to announce a new program to help stop the opioid epidemic.
Clay-Battelle Middle and High School may soon be game changers.
Gamechanger is Governor Justice’s new opioid and addiction prevention program that uses peer mediators to help reach students early.
“Monongalia County Schools has decided to implement this program and they have chosen Clay-Battelle middle high school as the place for implementation. We are a 6 through 12 school, so it’s going to get a little more bang for the buck,” said Principal of Clay-Battelle, David Cottrell.
The program will start out with 2 instructors hired within the facility, but in the future the community will be brought in to help teach the students of the dangers of the opioid crisis.
“As the program progresses toward the end of the year we will get setup to go to our second year of it with training peer tutors to work with the kids. Tell them the dangers of opioid abuse, opioid addiction. It will actually be kids teaching other kids the issues of opioid addiction,” said Cottrell.
Cottrell says the program is necessary because students could be exposed to addiction at anytime.
He says it’s not just a problem in West Virginia.
“I think it’s a world issue and I think if you look at any of the research we know it’s a big issue in West Virginia, especially rural areas in West Virginia. Just excited that Clay-Battelle was selected to be apart of this program,” said Cottrell.
As Cottrell says, the goal of the program is to save students from addiction. | 2022-05-23T21:52:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Governor Justice visits Clay-Battelle | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/govenor-justice-visits-clay-battelle/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/govenor-justice-visits-clay-battelle/ |
Miss West Virginia visited Johnson Elementary school Monday.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Miss West Virginia visited Johnson Elementary school Monday.
She interacted with the students and answered any questions the students may have had.
Her message to the students were to be kind and treat everyone with respect.
Miss West Virginia says she only has one year to make the most of that title.
“What’s so funny is it’s been awesome and some of the questions they were asking were hysterical and probably some of the hardest interview questions I have ever been asked were some of the questions I was asked today,” said Miss West Virginia, Christina Fowler.
Miss West Virginia says she hopes to inspire the students to do good. | 2022-05-23T21:53:25Z | www.wdtv.com | Miss West Virginia visits Johnson Elementary School | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/miss-west-virginia-visits-johnson-elementary-school/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/miss-west-virginia-visits-johnson-elementary-school/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - With graduation night right around the corner, Marion County officials are working hard to make it a success.
Fairmont Senior, East Fairmont and North Marion High Schools all have their graduations this upcoming weekend.
Each ceremony takes about two hours and as a maintenance official with the schools tells us, a lot of planning goes into making sure the ceremonies run smoothly.
“Usually tell us about a week before the final dates and what time they are going to start to finalize their practices so you know once we get that we meet every morning down here in maintenance,” said Andy Price, Administrative Assistance for Maintenance Facilities. | 2022-05-23T23:34:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Marion County officials preparing for upcoming graduations | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/marion-county-officials-preparing-upcoming-graduations/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/marion-county-officials-preparing-upcoming-graduations/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - After months of waiting, Olive Garden is officially open in Clarksburg.
The restaurant officially opened this morning with its grand opening.
Clarksburg Mayor Jim Marino was there for the ribbon cutting, which drew a crowd of about 100 people.
General Manager Ryan Stahl says people have been asking him about a Clarksburg location since he began working at the one in Morgantown over a decade ago.
Stahl says the community has been very supportive.
“It’s been great everyone in the community has been super helpful with neighboring businesses,” said Stahl. The hiring process has been fun its been nice meeting a lot of people from the community and I feel like we’ve hired a lot of bright smiling faces.”
The restaurant is located on Emily Drive across from Lowe’s. | 2022-05-23T23:34:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Olive Garden officially opens | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/olive-garden-officially-opens/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/olive-garden-officially-opens/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today state legislators had the opportunity to tour West Virginia University’s newest building.
Dozens of legislators got to see firsthand what the future holds for business and economics at WVU.
Reynolds Hall now stands where Stansbury Hall once was.
The state-of-the-art business and economics building will be ready to host classes for 3,500 students this fall, but Dean Josh Hall is hoping this new building will attract even more.
“One of our major contributions to our land grant mission is training the next generation of talent to move this state forward and the more people we bring up to those problems with the state the better off we’re going to be so bigger and better,” said Hall.
State Delegate Joey Garcia out of Marion County’s 50th district is also a WVU grad.
Garcia says this new building will give WVU and the state as a whole a new competitive edge.
“They’re competing with university’s all over the country and we also have lots of businesses here in West Virginia that we want to be able to provide services and employees for and make sure there’s a workforce to make sure that people want to invest and bring jobs to West Virginia,” said Garcia.
The building features immersive technology such as virtual reality which will transport students from the classroom and into unique work environments.
The building was specially designed not only to develop hands-on learning but to promote collaboration of ideas between students.
Hall says the social stairwell and the 50 interview, conference, and study rooms will do just that.
“To me the biggest opportunity of this building is a place to really take what we’re doing in experimental education and engaging with industry and multiply it seven-fold,” said Hall. | 2022-05-23T23:34:26Z | www.wdtv.com | State legislators tour new WVU Business & Economics building | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/state-legislators-tour-new-wvu-business-economics-building/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/23/state-legislators-tour-new-wvu-business-economics-building/ |
Indians up against Morgantown for the Class AAA Region I title
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Bridgeport baseball is up against Morgantown for the Class AAA Region I title, the same matchup for the crown as last year.
The Indians edged out University in a third and final game for the Region 1, Section 2 title with a walk-off 11-10 victory. After a close call, they got back to work last week, “So I think that we learned that we just need to stay up at all times and be ready to play at any moment, and just stay up during the whole game, that was a thing that our team was wavering and we just need to keep the energy up and then during practice I think were just doing new drills and focusing on what we need to focus on to get better at,” said Ben McDougal.
Aidan Paulsen emphasized what Coach Shields was telling the team during the sectional championship, coaching Bridgeport to the win, “You know play with our hearts, and he just said we need to play hard nose bulldog baseball, he said theirs three types of dogs and he wants bulldogs.”
Playing Morgantown is nothing new for the Indians, “Played them in the regional last year, so as long as we work hard and play our game we can get to states and hopefully win another state championship,” said Cam Cole.
Anthony Dixon is grateful to be healthy and pitching for the team again, after recovering from an arm injury last year, “I’m really thankful for being able to throw this year , cause last year I only threw about 8 innings and it really sucked not being able to help the team the way I wanted to, just sitting and sometimes I’d come in and hit DH, but I have more fun going out and helping the team when I can throw,” said Dixon. The senior was part of the pitching effort in the win over the Hawks.
Bridgeport won in game one against Morgantown on Monday night, 5-1. The Mohigans travel down to the Indians for game two on Tuesday, a win from Bridgeport would send them to the state tournament. | 2022-05-24T01:08:49Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with Bridgeport baseball | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/warming-up-with-bridgeport-baseball/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/warming-up-with-bridgeport-baseball/ |
Nursing education goes on wheels across West Virginia.(Madeline Edwards)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College announced their partnership to put nursing education on wheels.
“We’ve innovated this way of putting it on mobile labs to RVs. Then it can go anywhere, and it provides access to even rural hospitals in rural communities,” CEO of West Virginia College Chad Callen said.
Callen spoke with CEO and President of Mon Health System David Goldberg and decided to take the idea and bring it to life.
Goldberg said they received donations from the community to open The Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab.
Chief Nursing Executive at Mon Health explained that the lab on wheels would provide simulation training that allowed current and future nurses to perfect their craft.
“It will cover everything from basic vital signs. You know, taking blood pressures, looking at the monitor, having an understanding of heart rhythms. All the way to working with students on delivering a baby,” she said.
According to Goldberg, this resource would assist rural hospitals in getting training on things they might not deal with normally.
“You know to make them proficient to make them feel comfortable in scenarios they may never learn in a rural community hospital. They may not deal with an issue, but now we can do a mock simulation, and all of a sudden. They have a little more comfort. Heaven forbid the position is presented,” Goldberg said.
The mobile nursing lab would have two simulation hospital rooms and a central control room to provide their training.
They hope to open the mobile lab by the end of summer 2022.
The lab would service North Central West Virginia as well as smaller communities in the southern part of the state. | 2022-05-24T02:40:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College put nursing education on wheels | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/mon-health-system-west-virginia-junior-college-put-nursing-education-wheels/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/mon-health-system-west-virginia-junior-college-put-nursing-education-wheels/ |
Fighting Irish lose game one 3-1
Notre Dame falls to Moorefield 3-1 in game one(wdtv)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Notre Dame hosted Moorefield for the first game of the Class A Region II Championship.
Moorefield was able to slowly but surely get some runs on the board, two coming from the fourth inning.
Notre Dame looked to do the same thing they did over Tygarts Valley in the sectional championship: a comeback win. Dom Bombardiere was able to get Notre Dame on the board with a steal home, but a controversial out at second during the steal gave Notre Dame two outs, from which they couldn’t recover from, falling 3-1.
The Fighting Irish will travel to Moorefield tomorrow for game two, a win from Notre Dame would force a third and final game to decide the regional champions. | 2022-05-24T02:40:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Notre Dame falls to Moorefield despite a promising seventh inning | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/notre-dame-falls-moorefield-despite-promising-seventh-inning/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/notre-dame-falls-moorefield-despite-promising-seventh-inning/ |
New state record common carp caught in Summersville Lake(WVDNR)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A new state record common carp was caught and released earlier this month in Summersville Lake in Nicholas County.
Ayden Minick of Mt. Pleasant, PA, caught and released the record-breaking common carp on Saturday, May 7.
Minick’s record fish was 41.2 inches long and weighed 45.2 pounds.
The trophy carp surpassed the previous West Virginia length record of 41.0 inches caught in 1988 by Charles Cook at Stonecoal Lake.
However, Minick’s fish did not beat the current weight record of 47.0 pounds caught in a Preston County farm pond by Gary Johnson in 1998.
The catch was measured by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources fisheries biologist, Aaron Yeager. | 2022-05-24T21:04:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Common carp caught in Summersville Lake breaks state record | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/common-carp-caught-summersville-lake-breaks-state-record/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/24/common-carp-caught-summersville-lake-breaks-state-record/ |
Owner searches for missing service dog near Smithfield, PA and Morgantown, WV.(Bridget Spangler)
CHEAT LAKE, W.Va (WDTV) - A woman from Colorado is looking for your help to find her service dog that ran away after a car accident just over the West Virginia border near Cheat Lake.
Bridget Spangler and her fiancé were driving down 43 on May 21 and had just entered West Virginia when they got into a car accident.
Following the traumatic experience, Spangler’s seizure alert dog, Heidi, a brown and black shepherd mix with a white underbelly, ran from the scene back towards Pennsylvania and had been missing ever since.
Spangler explained that Heidi alerts her to seizures and is also trained to get her help if needed.
“She not only helps me right before. She helps me afterward. You know, Heidi is an imperative part of my life. So, getting her back is very important,” she added.
However, Spangler received a call that Heidi was spotted in Smithfield, Pennsylvania, on May 22.
“Sunday, the lady was going to church, and it was out by Seghi’s Lakes that’s the last guaranteed sighting that we’ve had,” she said on May 24.
Spangler was staying in Morgantown at Motel 6 while searching for Heidi.
A GoFundMe , was created to assist with the cost of housing and transportation needed for their stay.
Spangler said if you see Heidi, do not chase her or yell her name. Get down to her level and speak gently.
She added Heidi was last seen wearing a purple collar with white stitching.
Spangler asks for anyone that has seen Heidi to reach out to her or Margaret using the information below.
Bridget Spangler - (719) 640-2651, bspangler2018@gmail.com
Margaret - (724) 562-5807 | 2022-05-25T03:06:38Z | www.wdtv.com | Colorado woman searches for missing service dog | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/colorado-woman-searches-missing-service-dog/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/colorado-woman-searches-missing-service-dog/ |
Nathaniel Junkins’ sixth inning three-run homer cements win for Flying Eagles
Nathaniel Junkins(WDTV)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Game one of the Class AA Region II tournament was a quiet one after the first inning.
The Flying Eagles brought in two runs in the bottom of the first, but there would be no scoreboard movement again until the bottom of the sixth. With two on base, Nathaniel Junkins lifted a three-run homer over the left field fence, bringing the score to 5-0.
The Huskies got a few on base throughout the contest, but could not bring anyone home.
Robert C. Byrd takes the 1-0 lead and could punch its ticket to states with a win tomorrow night in Elkview. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. | 2022-05-25T03:06:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Robert C. Byrd takes series lead with shutout win over Herbert Hoover | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/robert-c-byrd-takes-series-lead-with-shutout-win-over-herbert-hoover/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/robert-c-byrd-takes-series-lead-with-shutout-win-over-herbert-hoover/ |
Nancy Lee Kiser McCue(Nancy Lee Kiser McCue)
Nancy Lee Kiser McCue, 67, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Nancy was born in Weston on April 7, 1955, a daughter of the late William and Donna Kiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings: Samuel and Janet Kiser. On April 5, 2005, Nancy married the love of her life, Ellis Kent McCue. He will miss her dearly after sharing 17 beautiful years together. Nancy was the mother to two sons: William Cody Lovett and wife, Eva and Scott Preston Lovett and wife, Debra, as well as Jason Allen McCue and Michael Kent McCue. Also surviving her are numerous grandchildren; five siblings: Steve Kiser and wife, Kerri, of OIB, NC, Mark Kiser of Weston, Joy Nicholson of Weston; and several nieces and nephews. She worked for Crystal Glass in the late 90′s and later at 7-Eleven on Court Ave. in Weston until their closing. Nancy’s request for Cremation has been honored at Pat Boyle Funeral Home’s On-Site Crematory. A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Nancy _ McCue. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com. | 2022-05-25T17:03:10Z | www.wdtv.com | Nancy Lee Kiser McCue | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/nancy-lee-kiser-mccue/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/nancy-lee-kiser-mccue/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to patching work, a lane of a ramp on I-79 will be closed on Thursday.
Officials say the right lane of the ramp from I-79 southbound onto U.S. 50 westbound will be closed.
The other lanes will remain open, but officials say the lane closure is likely to cause traffic delays.
Motorists are advised to plan and allow additional time for their commute. | 2022-05-25T20:10:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Lane of I-79 ramp in Harrison County to be closed, create delay | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/lane-i-79-ramp-harrison-county-be-closed-create-delay/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/lane-i-79-ramp-harrison-county-be-closed-create-delay/ |
It’s going to be a wet start to the holiday weekend.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Wednesday everyone. Another beautiful day across our area with plenty of sun and temperatures just above average. Tonight we could see some of our winds kick up with gusts reaching over 25 mph. We will see much of the same tomorrow morning and afternoon, but then a big storm system that we’ve been watching to the west will be entering our region. Showers and possibly thunderstorms will be pushing in anytime after 5 pm. Some of those cells could be strong and produce some gustier winds and hail. Showers will ease a bit Friday morning, but then midday we’ll see the associated cold front move through. That will bring with it some cooler air, but also showers will continue through Friday and for most of the day on Saturday. Rain totals from Thursday night into Saturday could reach over 1 1/2″ with some areas receiving more. By Saturday evening most of the showers will end but we’ll still remain cloudy. The big change happen on Sunday, skies will be much clearer and temperatures will be on their way up, and that goes for Memorial Day as well. Then into next week we are going to be under stagnant conditions will mean rising temperatures with hazy conditions.
Tonight: Partly cloudy: Low 57
Thursday: Partly cloudy then showers late: High 82
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms: High 72
Saturday: Showers through midday then mostly cloudy: High 71 | 2022-05-25T23:12:29Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 25th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-25th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/25/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-25th-2022/ |
Peyton Graham’s grand slam paved way for Sooners
West Virginia baseball(ESPN+)
ARLINGTON, Texas (WDTV) - An early Oklahoma lead held through the rest of the contest between the Sooners and West Virginia in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Peyton Graham followed the first run of the game with four more, posting a grand slam in the second inning to lead 5-0. The Sooners added another run in the fourth.
West Virginia found some life late, scoring one run in the eighth and two home runs in the ninth from Grant Hussey and JJ Wetherholt to trail 6-4.
The Mountaineers fall to the losers’ bracket and will face Kansas State Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET, facing elimination with a loss. The game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. | 2022-05-26T05:22:24Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia falls to Oklahoma in first game of Big 12 Tournament | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/west-virginia-falls-oklahoma-first-game-big-12-tournament/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/west-virginia-falls-oklahoma-first-game-big-12-tournament/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia will be awarded a portion of the $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company regarding claims that Ford falsely advertised the payload capacity of model years 2011-2014 Super Duty pickup trucks.
West Virginia will receive $231,562.73 from the settlement, according to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
The multistate investigation looked into Ford’s misleading “Best-in-Class” payload claims on its 2011–2014 Super Duty pickups, which Morrisey said includes the F-250, F-350 and F-450 models, a line that caters to consumers hauling and towing heavy loads.
The settlement also resolved claims that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids, Morrisey said. | 2022-05-26T17:33:45Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia to receive part of $19 million settlement with Ford | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/west-virginia-receive-part-19-million-settlement-with-ford/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/west-virginia-receive-part-19-million-settlement-with-ford/ |
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A teacher in Wetzel County has resigned in the midst of an investigation of alleged inappropriate conduct with a student.
Wetzel County Superintendent Tammy Wells told 5 News the Board of Education held a special session on Wednesday to approve the resignation of Drew Schmalz, a now-former English teacher at Magnolia High School.
Schmalz submitted the resignation last week following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student.
State Police is currently investigating the case. | 2022-05-26T19:05:02Z | www.wdtv.com | Wetzel County teacher resigns amid investigation | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/wetzel-county-teacher-resigns-amid-investigation/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/wetzel-county-teacher-resigns-amid-investigation/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday everyone. Well, those showers are now moving in. We’ve been expecting them as we’ve been watching that storm to the west closing in. With those showers, temperatures are coming down too. We are looking to get some heavier showers later this evening and into the overnight hours, with some embedded thunderstorms. Lots of people are getting on the road today and tomorrow. With showers and thunderstorms in the area, it will be hard to avoid any precipitation no matter which direction you travel in. The showers will begin to taper off early on Saturday morning and then through the day, we’ll see some improving conditions with temperatures still below average. On Sunday and through the middle of next week we’ll have plenty of sun in the forecast as well as rising temperatures.
Tonight: Showers: High: 61
Friday: Rounds of showers and possible thunderstorms: High 75
Saturday: Early light showers then decreasing clouds: High 74
Sunday: Sunny: High 85 | 2022-05-26T22:07:18Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 26th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-26th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-26th-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Even though it’s a fun time of year, it’s also a dangerous time for drivers.
Memorial Day Weekend is big for traveling and law enforcement wants to keep people safe.
Harrison County Chief Deputy Scott Lattea says an increase in travel increases accidents.
“Traffic definitely picks up this weekend and lasts throughout the summer, so yeah we see a lot more cars on the road,” Lattea said. “We see a lot more accidents this weekend and unfortunately we see a lot more fatalities during the summertime.”
According to AAA, the 100 days spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day are marked with more fatal crashes than any other point during the year, especially for teens.
Lattea says there are certain precautions people can make to remain safer.
“Keep it slow be courteous of other drivers,” Lattea said. “Definitely if you’re on a trip traveling for vacation to see other family, you may check your tires, check your air pressure, make sure your cars in good working condition before you leave and other than that just be safe.”
Lattea says law enforcement is going to be enforcing safer driving for this weekend especially and throughout the summer. | 2022-05-26T23:38:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Memorial Day Weekend begins ‘100 deadliest days’ for crashes | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/memorial-day-weekend-begins-100-deadliest-days-crashes/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/26/memorial-day-weekend-begins-100-deadliest-days-crashes/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The lawyer for a Delaware man in the shooting of Clarksburg City Councilman Jim Malfregot and the kidnapping of Malfregot’s wife and mother-in-law has asked for a new judge in the case.
Attorney Jason Wingfield filed a motion on Wednesday to recuse Harrison Circuit Judge Thomas A. Bedell. The filing came only six days before Dejesus was to be sentenced.
Antonio Dejusus(WDTV)
Dejesus pleaded guilty to unlawful assault with a firearm enhancement, two felony kidnapping charges, and presenting a firearm while in commission of a felony just prior to the trial starting in March.
There is no word yet on whether Judge Thomas Bedell will grant the motion, deny it or leave it up to the Supreme Court to decide.
Dejesus’s attorney argues Judge Bedell should not preside over the criminal proceeding because the judge previously presided in a civil case against Dejesus. | 2022-05-27T20:45:02Z | www.wdtv.com | Lawyer for suspect in Clarksburg councilman’s shooting asks for new judge | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/27/lawyer-suspect-clarksburg-councilmans-shooting-asks-new-judge/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/27/lawyer-suspect-clarksburg-councilmans-shooting-asks-new-judge/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the final 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). Why is sunscreen so important for young children?
One in five children will grow up to develop skin cancer. Sunburns during childhood are strongly associated with development of melanoma in later life.
Children can become easily sunburned during outdoor playtime. Simple actions like wearing hats and applying sunscreen on uncovered skin, playing in shaded areas or playing indoors during mid-day, all help to protect a child’s developing skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer. The majority of a person’s lifetime exposure to the sun occurs by age 18. Too much sun causes skin cancer, including potentially fatal skin cancers like melanoma.
2). If I have already had a bad sunburn - what can I do now to reduce my risk of skin cancer?
Unfortunately, we do not yet have an effective treatment to reverse all the damage and
mutations caused by a sunburn. First aid treatment is aimed at alleviating pain and
inflammation, and preventing or treating any subsequent infection.
In the most severe and debilitating cases, hospitalization may be required. Any area of skin that has sustained one or more sunburns will carry an increased risk for the development of skin cancer; please remember to ask your doctor to check your skin regularly for any unusual or changing skin growths.
3). What advice would you like to leave us with for this holiday weekend and the unofficial start of summer?
Before families begin to spend time outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to look for the current weather report that includes the UV Index. Then, make sure to have fun in the shade between the hours of 10 and 4.
If you should have any questions or concerns about your skin, please contact my office in Bridgeport at 304-624-7200. Our office staff will be glad to assist you. | 2022-05-27T22:25:59Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Protecting Your Skin From The Sun Pt. 3 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/27/house-call-protecting-your-skin-sun-pt-3/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/27/house-call-protecting-your-skin-sun-pt-3/ |
Pools in our area officially opened Memorial Day Weekend.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Pools in our area officially opened Memorial Day Weekend.
City pools in Harrison County opened Memorial Day Weekend.
Last summer restrictions varied from pool to pool due to COVID-19.
With no restrictions in place this summer park officials are welcoming swimmers back.
“Yesterday was our official opening day, however the weather was not cooperative. So today we are looking as are actual grand opening for the season since it’s a much nicer day. We are very excited to have everyone back and swimming. We have made a lot of improvements throughout the winter for this season. We re-did our slide. We re-did our gutter grates. We added a pavilion, lots of great things for this season,” said Parks and Pool Manager of Shinnston Sonia McGrady.
Officials worked on the pools weeks before leading up to opening day.
McGrady says they plan to have many events this summer like family nights, swimming with movies and many more actives.
The pool isn’t the only thing Shinnston has to offer.
“So not only with the pool having a slide and having a zero entry which kids really like they can just run right down into the pool. Here in the park we also have a playground. we have a walking trail that people can enjoy and some pavilions,” said McGrady
Manager of Bridgeport City Pool, Alex Byrnside says the pool is important to the community.
“It means a lot to the community. As you can see we are usually like this most of the summer. I’ve been here 7 years and I’ve made relationships with people I’ve just seen at the pool here, so it means a lot to the community,” said Byrnside.
Both Shinnston and Bridgeport City Pool expect large crowds this summer. | 2022-05-29T19:23:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Pools officially open for the summer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/29/pools-officially-open-summer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/29/pools-officially-open-summer/ |
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Harrison County Schools announced the district has been awarded special funding to help families struggling with internet access.
The district says The American Recovery Act of 2021 is providing funding to schools to help cover the cost of internet services for students who have inadequate or no off-campus internet acccess.
HCS says families may qualify for internet services at no cost for 12 months beginning with the start of the Fall 2022 school term from the following participating providers (subject to service area):
Those interested can apply using the form below:
Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WGRVSYJ | 2022-05-30T13:58:32Z | www.wdtv.com | Funding available to help families with internet access | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/30/funding-available-help-families-with-internet-access/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/30/funding-available-help-families-with-internet-access/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Memorial Day everyone!! I hope you had safe travels if you were on the roads or in the air. It was a really nice weekend, and today was no less spectacular. Nice and warm with low relative humidity. We’ll continue that trend into tomorrow as well with only a few degrees higher expected. Then on Wednesday, an approaching cold front will enter our area in the evening and bring us showers and possible thunderstorms. Once the front goes through we’ll see temperatures down into the mid-70s, and more showers for Thursday. Then for Friday all the way into the beginning of next week we are looking for more sun and mild temperatures.
Tonight: Clear: High: 63
Tuesday: Sunny and warm: High 90
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, showers and storms in the evening: High 89
Thursday: Scattered showers: High 75 | 2022-05-30T22:48:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | May 30th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/30/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-30th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/30/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-may-30th-2022/ |
Seniors hoping to continue the winning tradition of FSHS athletics
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - For five Polar Bears, Charleston marks their final go around in Fairmont Senior uniforms.
“Its crazy to think about that its my last year is just unreal to think of,” said Dom Viani.
While it’s the first time these guys have made the trip for baseball, state titles are no stranger to some, and that experience on the big stage is playing to their benefit, as they can prepare the team for what to expect.
“It’s just another game, I mean take the pre3sssure of yourself, your worst enemy is yourself so if you go in there with a lot of confidence, and play the game well, you should be alright,” said Evan Dennison.
Making it to the state tournament is no easy feat, the difference maker for the Polar Bears this year being their attitude, versatility and the want to elevate the expectation for those to come.
“We wanna set the bar high for the and let them realize that winning is basically the only option here,” said Gavin Blair.
Aside from winning, it comes down to tradition and leaving a legacy to remember.
“It’s a huge deal because we just wanna pass it on to the younger guys and just keep the tradition going, establish a culture here,” said Gavin Hissam.
That expectation isn’t just for baseball, but for Fairmont Senior as a whole, after state titles in both football and basketball this year, the boys are hoping to add one more to the trophy case.
“Class of 2022 trying to leave the biggest footprint as possible in the program,” said Dennison.
Two games stand in the way of these seniors cementing themselves in Fairmont Senior history.
“It’s a dream you know, one opportunity to try and go win it all,” said Mayson Jack. | 2022-05-31T02:00:41Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont Senior baseball heads to states for the first time since 2014 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/fairmont-senior-baseball-heads-states-first-time-since-2014/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/fairmont-senior-baseball-heads-states-first-time-since-2014/ |
The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills.(MGN)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia DHHR has extended the deadline for applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
The deadline has been extended to June 17, 2022 or until funds are exhausted.
Residents whose primary source of heat is either gas or electricity must provide their disconnection notice or past due utility bill when applying for Emergency LIEAP.
Those using other primary heating sources or bulk fuel may qualify for assistance if their heating fuel is at a low level during the application period.
Households that received direct payment of regular LIEAP benefits must verify that the payment was used for home heating by submitting a current receipt with the Emergency LIEAP application.
Eligibility for LIEAP benefits is based on income, household size and whether the household is responsible for paying its heating bill.
The income limit is 60% of the state median income. In situations where a heating emergency exists, applicants must be seen by a DHHR worker.
Household Size of 1: $2,005
Household Size of 10: $6,718 | 2022-05-31T23:19:38Z | www.wdtv.com | DHHR extends application period for Emergency Energy Assistance Program | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/dhhr-extends-application-period-emergency-energy-assistance-program/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/dhhr-extends-application-period-emergency-energy-assistance-program/ |
Another hot day before showers and cooler temperatures!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy first day of June! It’s been a mild morning, with temperatures pretty much in the 60s for the entire area. Today is gonna be another hot day, with temperatures forecasted to be well above average for the third day in a row-- most of the lowlands will be in the upper 80s, with some towns potentially breaking 90 degrees. It’ll be a partly cloudy day, with clouds coming and going. Around midnight tonight, our dry streak ends when some rain showers ahead of a cold front start to populate the area. The showers will likely be scattered and could be heavy in some areas, but they’ll be very quick-moving. We get a break from the precipitation tomorrow morning, but around noon things pick back up again when the cold front crosses over West Virginia. Expect showers throughout the afternoon, potentially developing into a few non-severe thunderstorms. This cold front will also usher in cooler air, dropping our temperatures to a more seasonable upper 70s. By around sunset, showers should be cleared out of the area, leaving behind clouds. Those clouds will decrease throughout the night into Friday, leading to a mostly sunny day with temperatures in the mid-70s. Temperatures will slowly rise, with upper 70s on Saturday to low 80s by the start of the workweek. Conditions will be dry until about Tuesday, when the next rain system approaches.
Today: Partly cloudy and hot. High: 88
Tomorrow: Showers and potential thunderstorms. High: 77
Friday: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 75
Saturday: Sunny and seasonable. High: 77 | 2022-06-01T13:43:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Wednesday Morning Forecast | June 1, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/kayla-smiths-wednesday-morning-forecast-june-1-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/kayla-smiths-wednesday-morning-forecast-june-1-2022/ |
United Steel Workers in Union, W.Va. entered their second week of a lockout Monday.(WVVA)
UNION, W.Va. (WVVA) - Steel workers in Union, W.Va. said Tuesday they were in their second week of a work lockout with Collins Aerospace, following failed contract negotiations.
“We came in here last Monday with intentions to work,” said Chelsea Laxton. “We’re upset, not valued. I mean, we know our jobs, we’ve been here for several years.”
“We went into the negotiations with the company. When it expired the company locked us out, people showed up for work Monday morning, they’d put up cables, wouldn’t let us work,” said Brian Laxton, president of USW Local 1449. “We would like to continue to baragin with the company until we can reach some form of an agreement that benefits both parties.”
Collins Aerospace sent WVVA a statement on Tuesday. It reads as follows:
“We are disappointed that union members failed to ratify the contract. Collins Aerospace presented a fair contract offer that would recognize and reward our employees’ contributions while keeping us competitive, and one that would keep our manufacturing employees amongst the highest paid in the area. In addition to wage increases, we offered lower healthcare premiums, a cash ratification bonus, a cash appreciation award and additional sick leave. Collins has a structure in place to continue operations and we do not expect this to impact delivering on our commitments to our customers.”
Neither side was willing to share specifics of the contract on Tuesday. Brian Laxton said the union hopes to return to the negotiating table soon. | 2022-06-01T15:38:44Z | www.wdtv.com | Collins Aerospace workers enter second week of lockout | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/collins-aerospace-workers-enter-second-week-lockout/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/05/31/collins-aerospace-workers-enter-second-week-lockout/ |
(16 News Now)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - There is some good news when it comes to the infant formula shortage in West Virginia.
The Abbot plant, which has been shut down since February, could reopen as early as next week.
State officials tell 5 News it would likely tell 6-8 weeks after reopening for products to start hitting shelves.
Abbott is one of the primary suppliers in the country, particularly of specialized formulas.
It has exclusive contracts with 24 states to provide formula for their WIC programs, including West Virginia.
However, a federal waiver allows WIC participants in our state to get formula from other producers.
“West Virginia was granted a federal regulation waiver by the USDA to offer participants flexibilities to purchase comparable formulas from other formula manufacturers,” said Laura Casto, WV Office of Nutrition Services.
WIC participants under 12 months of age consume an estimated 56% of infant formula in the U.S.
About 39,000 people use WIC services in West Virginia.
Anyone with questions about eligibility can contact their local WIC office or the state office if you have any questions about the waiver. | 2022-06-01T17:28:01Z | www.wdtv.com | Good news for West Virginians about the infant formula shortage | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/good-news-west-virginians-about-infant-formula-shortage/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/good-news-west-virginians-about-infant-formula-shortage/ |
A bumpy day tomorrow, then clear sailing into the weekend.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Wednesday everyone! Another gorgeous day here in northcentral West Virginia. This is day number 5 of sunny and warm weather. Tomorrow will be a bit of a change. Just to the north and west, we are watching thunderstorms moving in. We could be seeing some light showers starting right before midnight and lasting into the early morning. Then starting around noon, we can expect to see showers and thunderstorms moving through. Most of the activity will happen during the afternoon, then for the rest of the night, it will be mostly cloudy. If those thunderstorms move through your neighborhood, then we could be seeing some gusty winds too. Starting on Friday we will be looking at another string of very nice weather. Temperatures will start below average, then by Sunday, we’ll be back in the low 80s. Our next chance of showers will begin Monday evening.
Tonight: Stormy: High: 64
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms: High 76 | 2022-06-01T22:33:49Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 1st, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-1st-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-1st-2022/ |
Empsey Dempsey Arthur Cunningham(Empsey Dempsey Arthur Cunningham)
Empsey Dempsey Arthur Cunningham, 95 of Versailles, KY, formerly of Grassy Creek, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home.
She was born April 22, 1927 on Grassy Creek to the late Elza and Myrtle Tiffner Arthur and lived her life on Grassy Creek until her health declined and she moved with her daughter.
Empsey retired from Webster County Memorial Hospital laundry and was also a Teacher’s Aide at the Diana Grade School. She enjoyed quilting, working word puzzles, flower gardening, and canning. She was a member of Union Valley Union Mission Church and was known for her Mexican cornbread at church functions.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troxell D. Cunningham; daughter-in-law Jane Cunningham; one great-great-granddaughter; brother Ike; and sisters Neary, Frances, Mae, Martha, and Cora.
Empsey is survived by her son Danny Cunningham of Buckhannon; daughter, Diane (Dana) Bender of Versailles, KY; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and her church family.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 6-9 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home. Services to celebrate Empsey’s life will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Holly River Baptist Church Cemetery, Diana.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Empsey’s family. | 2022-06-01T23:38:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Empsey Dempsey Arthur Cunningham | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/empsey-dempsey-arthur-cunningham/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/01/empsey-dempsey-arthur-cunningham/ |
A rainy day today, then beautiful conditions for the weekend!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today has started off dreary, with scattered showers and thunderstorms populating the area since about 1am. We’ve had some breaks in the precipitation to see a little sun, but these showers and thunderstorms will be persistent throughout the rest of the day, albeit scattered as opposed to consistent. The National Weather Service has all of NCWV under a Marginal Risk for severe weather today. Our biggest threat with these localized stronger cells is damaging winds and heavy rain. There is also a slight potential for small hail. Temperatures today will not fluctuate much, we’ll rise to about the mid-70s in the early afternoon and sort of hover around there until after sunset when temperatures start their overnight drop. It’s not until around midnight that we’re totally clear of precipitation. Clouds will slowly decrease throughout the night heading into Friday morning. By Friday afternoon, skies will be mostly sunny, and they’ll stay that way through Saturday. Temperatures during these two days will max out in the upper 70s, which is seasonable for the beginning of June. Sunday will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures rising to the low 80s in some of the lowlands. It’s not until late Monday night when we see our next chance of rain, and that will continue through Tuesday and possibly Wednesday as well, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 75
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 77
Saturday: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 78
Sunday: Partly cloudy and warm. High: 83 | 2022-06-02T11:54:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Thursday Morning Forecast | June 2, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/kayla-smiths-thursday-morning-forecast-june-2-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/kayla-smiths-thursday-morning-forecast-june-2-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The third suspect involved in a pursuit, shootout and manhunt from Harrison County to Marion County last week has been jailed and charged.
Luis Lebron, 25, was released from Ruby Memorial Hospital and has been booked at North Central Regional Jail.
Lebron faces 6 felonies, including two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and arson. His bail is set at $1 million.
Luis Lebron(WV Corrections)
The other two suspects involved in the multi-hour incident were arrested and charged last week.
Wilber Chicas, 26, and Jeroenne Carballo, 20, both of Greenville, South Carolina, face 6 felonies each, including two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and arson. Both bonds are set at $1 million.
Wilbur Alexander Chicas(WV Corrections)
Jeroenne Sinai Carballo(WV Corrections)
Click here to read more about the pursuit, shootout and manhunt that lasted several hours on Thursday, May 26. | 2022-06-02T14:57:12Z | www.wdtv.com | 3rd suspect in I-79 manhunt released from hospital, charged | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/3rd-suspect-i-79-manhunt-released-hospital-charged/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/3rd-suspect-i-79-manhunt-released-hospital-charged/ |
Amanda Jean Jones(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Harrison County woman was charged after officers said she attempted to escape police custody on Tuesday.
Amanda Jones, 36, of Clarksburg was under arrest for a felony warrant for burglary on Tuesday, according to a criminal complaint.
While at the Clarksburg Police Department, officers said Jones “became belligerent, refused to provide any personal information or fingerprints for processing” and told officers she “was not going to go to jail.”
While under video surveillance in the processing room, Jones allegedly stood up and maneuvered her hand to get the handcuff off that was detaining her to the wall and attempted to exit the room.
An officer in the hallway stopped Jones and put her back in the room, the report says.
Officers said Jones “continued for quite some time to scream and be non-compliant,” and continued saying that she was not going to jail.
Jones has been charged with attempted escape and entering without breaking. She is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $20,000 bond. | 2022-06-02T17:16:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg woman accused of attempting to escape custody | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/clarksburg-woman-accused-attempting-escape-custody/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/clarksburg-woman-accused-attempting-escape-custody/ |
*NOTE: This is a stock photo.(Pexels)
Moore Legal Center advertised to consumers that it could settle consumers’ debt for less than what was owed, according to Morrisey.
Attorney General Morrisey alleged most consumers never had their debts settled by Moore.
Many people never had one debt settled even though hundreds, sometimes thousands, in fees had been paid.
Moore Legal Center did not issue refunds until Attorney General Morrisey’s office intervened.
According to Attorney General Morrisey, Moore used a “back office” provider in Michigan to provide most of the debt settlement services, including debt negotiation.
Moore sometimes used attorneys in other states to act as “local counsel,” but Morrisey says he did not have one in West Virginia for several years of operation.
Moore has already paid $50,000 of the judgment to the state and agreed to pay the remaining $450,000 by making payments of $12,500 for 36 months, Morrisey said.
Moore also agreed to cease all debt settlement activities in West Virginia.
Moore’s firm had at least 209 West Virginia customers, with thousands more across the country.
The Attorney General filed a complaint against Moore in March 2020, alleging multiple violations of the state Consumer Credit and Protection Act. | 2022-06-02T18:48:04Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia enters $500k consent judgement against California attorney | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/west-virginia-enters-500k-consent-judgement-against-california-attorney/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/west-virginia-enters-500k-consent-judgement-against-california-attorney/ |
Students in grades 9-12 (and new high school graduates) are invited to take part in a week-long storytelling camp at Glenville State University in partnership with the WV Storytelling Guild.(Photo Courtesy WV Storytelling Guild)
GLENVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Glenville State University is partnering with the West Virginia Storytelling Guild to present a week-long workshop entitled “Come Spin a Tale!”
The workshop is open to incoming 9th-12th grade students as well as new high school graduates.
It will take place Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22 on the Glenville State University campus.
Students will attend performances by Adam Booth and Bil Lepp, and attend workshops from Booth and Lepp along with fellow legendary storytellers Karen Vuranch, Bill Hairston, Judi Tarowsky, Jamie Froemel, Mike Perry, and Kevin Cordi.
Tuition for the camp is $100 and includes meals and lodging on the Glenville State campus.
Click here for more information and to complete a camp application. | 2022-06-02T20:19:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Youth storytelling camp coming to Glenville State | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/youth-storytelling-camp-coming-glenville-state/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/youth-storytelling-camp-coming-glenville-state/ |
Are you ready for a beautiful weekend!!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday everyone!!! It was a warm and humid day today. All that was ahead of a cold front that moved through our area this evening. Along that front we also had plenty of showers and some thunderstorms move through as well. Later this evening, all that activity will have moved east and we’ll be left with mostly clear skies and the possibility of patchy fog in the morning. Tomorrow will be the beginning of a nice string of beautiful days. Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be full of sunshine, and temperatures will start below average on Friday, to just above average on Sunday. Morning lows will be down near 50 on early on Friday and Saturday, so the next couple of evenings will be the perfect time to open up those windows. The beginning of the week doesn’t look too bad, but a front will approach from the west, and by Monday night we could be the start of seeing showers and storms throughout the week.
Tonight: Partly cloudy and possible patchy fog: High: 51 | 2022-06-02T22:30:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 2nd, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-2nd-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/02/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-2nd-2022/ |
Polar Bears face Logan in Class AA state championship game Saturday
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - It was a night of firsts for both Fairmont Senior and Robert C. Byrd. The Polar Bears made it back to the state tournament for the first time since 2014, while the Flying Eagles saw the stage for the first time in program history.
Defense was heavy through the fourth inning, both teams holding each other scoreless. Fairmont Senior got it going in the fourth, Evan Dennison scoring the first run of the game off a Cam Peschl sac fly.
The top of the fifth saw three more runs from the Polar Bears - a Dennison RBI single for two runs and a one-run double from Gavin Blair.
The bottom of the fifth was all Flying Eagles. Brayden Thomason, Bryce Byrd and Tanner Cook got the bats going, tying up the score at 4-4 within the frame.
Errors on behalf of RCB pulled Fairmont Senior ahead in the sixth, leading by a run before Sammy Viani closed it out with a two-run single.
Fairmont Senior will face Logan in the Class AA state championship game Saturday at 10 a.m. | 2022-06-03T05:32:20Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont Senior advances to state title game with semifinal win over Robert C. Byrd | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/fairmont-senior-advances-state-title-game-with-semifinal-win-over-robert-c-byrd/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/fairmont-senior-advances-state-title-game-with-semifinal-win-over-robert-c-byrd/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Friday! It has been a foggy morning this morning due to the rain from yesterday in conjunction with high humidity and calm winds. This fog is patchy across our entire area, and will slowly be decreasing throughout the morning, and should be cleared by about 10am. After fog clears, we’re looking at a beautiful day today, with decreasing clouds and highs ranging from the upper 60s in the mountains to the upper 70s in the western lowlands. Cloud cover will be very minimal by late tonight, allowing temperatures to drop to the upper 40s, which is a little chilly for a morning at this time of year. Temperatures could be a little lower in the mountains, but at this time no frost is expected. Highs throughout the weekend will be steadily increasing each day, with most of the lowlands into the low to mid-80s by Sunday. Sky conditions will be ideal for outdoor activities, with Saturday looking very clear and Sunday seeing some steadily increasing clouds. Cloud development continues into Monday as a cold front from the west approaches. This approaching cold front will also be increasing the warm, southerly flow into the region, bringing temperatures to the mid to upper 80s in the lowlands. Showers are looking to start to approach the area by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, and lasting throughout the day Tuesday as some cells develop into thunderstorms. Showers are likely to linger into at least Wednesday and temperatures will cool back to the upper 70s.
Today: AM fog, then partly cloudy. High: 77
Tomorrow: Sunny and seasonable. High: 79
Monday: Increasing clouds and warm. High: 85 | 2022-06-03T12:21:04Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Friday Morning Forecast | June 3, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/kayla-smiths-friday-morning-forecast-june-3-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/kayla-smiths-friday-morning-forecast-june-3-2022/ |
Shelby Diane Johnson(WV Corrections)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Marion County woman has been charged after officers said she stabbed a man.
Officers responded to a report of a personal injury at a home in Fairmont on Tuesday and saw a man laying in a bed with a hole in his shirt consistent with a stab wound, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers said the victim told them he “did not stab himself,” but he refused to identify the person who stabbed him.
The report says a woman, later identified as Shelby Johnson, 59, of Fairmont, became “confrontational with officers yelling and cursing at them when they removed her from the scene in order to treat the victim.”
Johnson told officers there had allegedly been an incident the previous night, but she “insisted that she did not stab the victim.”
When officers searched Johnson’s phone, they saw a text message sent to another person on the morning of the stabbing saying “Mom, I cut him,” according to the report.
Johnson has been charged with malicious wounding and is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $100,012 bond. | 2022-06-03T15:23:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont woman accused of stabbing man | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/fairmont-woman-accused-stabbing-man/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/fairmont-woman-accused-stabbing-man/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A project to replace guardrail along Corridor H in Hardy County is among 10 construction contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Wednesday.
The Green Acres Contracting Company was the low bidder on the project to upgrade the guardrail on Corridor H.
The bidding amount for the project in Hardy County is $7,860,197.50.
Several factors are considered before awarding a bid, including whether a bid falls above or below the WVDOH Engineer’s Estimate and by what percentage.
The following are the 9 other construction contracts that were awarded on Wednesday: | 2022-06-03T19:14:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Guardrail replacement for Corridor H approved | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/guardrail-replacement-corridor-h-approved/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/guardrail-replacement-corridor-h-approved/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today was a great way to end the week and segway into the weekend. Everyone across the area saw temperatures just below average for this time of year. Tonight all these clouds will clear out and then tomorrow morning, fog could be a bit of an issue, just like this morning. Temperatures will start in the low 50s. So if you have outdoor plans as I do, then this is a perfect weekend for it. I’ll be hitting the North Bend Rail Trail again and seeing which new tunnels I can find. Saturday and Sunday will both be nice and sunny days, but temperatures on Sunday will be a bit warm, topping out in the low 80s. Monday will be a warm one, and humid too. Then starting on Tuesday, we’ll have showers and thunderstorms all the way into Thursday.
Tonight: Mostly clear and possible patchy fog: Low: 48
Saturday: Sunny and mild: High 79
Monday: Mostly sunny and warm: High 84 | 2022-06-03T22:17:02Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 3rd, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-3rd-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-3rd-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the first part of our four part series, Jamie Rudash joins us to talk about breastfeeding.
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is good for both infants and mothers. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. As an infant grows, breast milk changes to meet the infant’s nutritional needs. Breastfeeding can also help protect the infant and mother against certain illnesses and diseases:
Benefits to Infants who are breastfed have a lower risk of:
Severe lower respiratory disease
Acute otitis media (ear infections)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting)
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infantsexternal icon
Benefit to Mothers who breastfeed their infants have a lower risk of:
When should a mother avoid breastfeeding (contraindications)?
Breast milk provides the best nutrition for most infants, including premature and sick newborns. However, there are rare exceptions when breast milk or breastfeeding is not recommended.
Only a few medications are contraindicated (not recommended) while breastfeeding. Although many medications do pass into breast milk, most have little or no effect on milk supply or on an infant’s well-being. However, health care providers should always weigh the risks and benefits when prescribing medications to breastfeeding mothers.
How is growth assessed for breastfed infants?
In the United States, the World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standard Charts are recommended for use with both breastfed and formula-fed infants and children, from birth to 2 years of age. to monitor growth. The WHO growth charts establish the growth of the breastfed infant as the norm for growth and are the standards for how children should grow when provided optimal conditions.
House Call: Deep Vein Thrombosis Pt. 2 | 2022-06-03T23:00:38Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Breastfeeding Pt. 1 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-1/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/03/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-1/ |
Polar Bears showcase comeback effort, but it wasn’t enough
FAIRMONT STATE RUNNER UPS(Casey Kay, WDTV)
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont Senior matched up with reigning Class AA State Champs Logan for the 2022 Class AA State Championship game.
The Wildcats got an early, dominant lead, 5-0 after the first, but the Polar Bears didn’t give up, posting six runs, featured by a three-run fifth inning.
Logan put up a powerful sixth that sealed the deal.
Gunner Riley bringing in the final run of the season off an Evan Dennison hit, but the fate was written, Fairmont falling 11-6, making them the 2022 Class AA Runner-ups. | 2022-06-04T18:47:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont Senior falls to Logan in the Class AA State Title game | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/04/fairmont-senior-falls-logan-class-aa-state-title-game/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/04/fairmont-senior-falls-logan-class-aa-state-title-game/ |
The Bridgeport Storywalk unveiled Matt Browning’s book “Chicks and the City.”(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Bridgeport Storywalk unveiled Matt Browning’s book “Chicks and the City.”
“Chicks and the City” will be the book of the month for June. The book is about urban farming and urban forestry.
Browning says walking and reading is a perfect combination for kids.
“You know to get kids to keep them reading during the summer when it’s so nice to be outside. Things like your local city park. Check to see if they have something like the Bridgeport Storywalk. It’s a great way to be outside in nature, get some exercise and read at the same time.”
Browning says he is thankful for the opportunity the Bridgeport Storywalk has presented him. | 2022-06-04T23:21:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport Storywalk unveils new book for June | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/04/bridgeport-storywalk-unveils-new-book-june/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/04/bridgeport-storywalk-unveils-new-book-june/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A procession was held along route 19 in Nicholas County to honor fallen, Deputy Tom Baker.
Sunday afternoon many people lined route 19 in Nicholas County to honor fallen Deputy Tom Baker who was killed in the line of duty Friday.
He was responding to a domestic disturbance call when two suspects ran back into their camper opening fire on the two deputies.
Currently, there is no word on when the funeral will be held.
The West Virginia State Police are currently handling the investigation. | 2022-06-06T01:09:28Z | www.wdtv.com | Community honors fallen Deputy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/community-honors-fallen-deputy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/community-honors-fallen-deputy/ |
Procession held for fallen Nicholas County deputy(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A procession was held along Route 19 in Nicholas County to honor fallen deputy Tom Baker.
Many people lined the road to honor the deputy who was killed in the line of duty Friday.
He was responding to a domestic disturbance call when two suspects ran back into their camper opening fire on the two deputy’s.
The West Virginia State Police are currently handling the investigation of the events on Friday. | 2022-06-06T04:12:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Procession held for fallen Nicholas County deputy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/procession-held-fallen-nicholas-county-deputy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/procession-held-fallen-nicholas-county-deputy/ |
Trina Morgan and Ryan LaBounty(WV Corrections)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Harrison County woman was arrested after officers said she was harboring a fugitive who fled on foot when he was ordered to surrender.
Officers went to a Clarksburg home on Friday to serve an active warrant on Ryan LaBounty, 41, of Clarksburg, according to a criminal complaint.
Trina Morgan, 33, of Clarksburg allowed officers to search her home and garage, telling them LaBounty left two weeks prior and had not returned, the report says.
Officers said they found LaBounty in the garage and ordered him to surrender.
LaBounty allegedly fled on foot when ordered to surrender and continued to resist arrest after being captured, including pushing against two officers on the scene.
Morgan has been charged with harboring a fugitive. LaBounty has been charged with obstructing an officer, two counts of battery on an officer and fleeing on foot. Both are being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-06-06T17:54:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg woman accused of harboring a fugitive | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/clarksburg-woman-accused-harboring-fugitive/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/clarksburg-woman-accused-harboring-fugitive/ |
Tara Jo Martin(WV Corrections)
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A woman was arrested after officers said she sexually abused a young child in Randolph County.
The young child was interviewed by workers at the Randolph County Child Advocacy Center in October 2021 about an alleged sexual abuse incident with Tara Jo Martin, 34.
The report says troopers with the WVSP Elkins Detachment interviewed Martin in May 2022 who told officers she inappropriately touched the young boy twice when he was 2-years-old.
Martin allegedly told officers she had been sexually assaulted as a child and would stop the assault because she did not want the boy “to go through what she did.”
Martin has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse by a parent or guardian and is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $75,000 cash-only bond. | 2022-06-06T17:54:18Z | www.wdtv.com | Woman accused of sexually abusing young boy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/woman-accused-sexually-abusing-young-boy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/woman-accused-sexually-abusing-young-boy/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The study is still in the early phases, but depending on how it goes Main Street and Pike Street in Clarksburg may become two-way streets.
They’ve been one way streets since the 1950′s, but Chris Lane, the owner of the Goff Building on Main Street thinks it will help businesses to change it back.
He says too many businesses are ignored by customers on one way streets and this change will give drivers a new perspective.
“I think it will make Clarksburg more accessible,” Lane said. “They default to the path of least resistance and they go to where the majority of consumers are going in Harrison County and that is straight past Clarksburg to Emily Drive in Bridgeport.”
Main Street and Pike Street are state roads. This means West Virginias Department of Highways may end up supporting almost all of the projects funding.
On top of that, the city of Clarksburg was already planning to resurface those roads next year.
Lane says this change may provide downtown businesses the extra boost they need.
“This two way street initiative is, in my opinion, the lowest cost initiative the city has available to it to act on to make the most meaningful impact” Lane said.
Lane says the more traffic has access to easily get around downtown Clarksburg the more he believes it will benefit the city economy and draw in more people. | 2022-06-06T22:32:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg: Traffic study may benefit city’s economy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/clarksburg-traffic-study-may-benefit-citys-economy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/06/clarksburg-traffic-study-may-benefit-citys-economy/ |
Sunset-Ellis Restaurant(WDTV)
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Sunset-Ellis Restaurant along Rt. 19 near Shinnston will be closing its doors.
According to a Facebook post, the final day of operation will be on June 26th, so there is still time to pay a visit and enjoy one last Giovanni sandwich, a spaghetti dinner or whatever your particular Italian favorite has been.
Antoinette Ellis-Castro said the following in the post on behalf of the family:
Throughout the years, some incredibly profound bonds have been formed with our patrons and our staff, and we have so many cherished memories of these relationships that will always remain with us. Instead of looking at the conclusion of our story with sadness, we choose to commemorate this final chapter cheerfully, and we invite everyone to stop by and help us celebrate what has brought us so much pleasure during these 67 years. Anyone who would like to wish my father well as this chapter ends, I will tell them that the best time to catch him is between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m.
My father Anthony is a remarkable man whose steadfast devotion has continued what has been a family legacy for many decades, and I am so grateful for the example he has set and from which we have all learned. He deserves to open a new door in his life -one that flourishes with more time to enjoy less responsibility.
Antoinette Ellis-Castro
The Ellis family wishes to thank all of their faithful patrons and dedicated staff for making their “story” such a pleasurable and memorable one.
Although the restaurant is closing, the drive-in movie theater will remain open with a tentative opening date of June 10th.
The Sunset Drive-In was scheduled to open last month, but the opening date was postponed due to vandalism. | 2022-06-07T16:43:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Harrison County restaurant closing after 67 years | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/harrison-county-restaurant-closing-after-67-years/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/harrison-county-restaurant-closing-after-67-years/ |
Kathy Ann Fealy(Kathy Ann Fealy)
Kathy Ann Fealy, 54, of Weston, departed this Earth too soon on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born in Weston on November 18, 1967, a daughter of the late Brenda Lee Cayton Shriver and Waymon Burl Kincaid. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her step father, Stephen “Squeek” Ellis Shriver. Forever cherishing their memories of Kathy’s good home cooking and enormous heart are two daughters: Courtney Terranova and husband, Alan, of Horner, and Brianna Alderson and husband, Zach, of Morgantown; two grandchildren: Alexis “Lexie” Terranova and Callan Thomas Alderson; four siblings: Rick Kincaid and companion, Michelle Jamison, of Horner, Stephen Shriver II and wife, Sean, of Weston, Dakota Kincaid of Jane Lew, and Samantha Sprouse and husband, Cody, of Jane Lew; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; and many life-long friends. Kathy graduated from Lewis County High School in 1986. She always had a larger-than-life personality and never knew a stranger. Kathy started her restaurant career at Alleyside on Main Street in Weston. In 1992, she opened Kathy’s Kitchen on Bank Alley and later Kathy’s Riverside Restaurant on Water Street. Over the course of 30+ years, Kathy’s love of serving her customers (which she referred to as her “good friends”) initiated her drive for the food industry and she owned several restaurants. More recently, Kathy fulfilled her dream of owning a food truck. She had recently set up at Mountain Trader Gun and Pawn and once again began serving her good friends. Kathy always attributed her success to the people who supported her and was honored by their continued support. When she wasn’t cooking and feeding the locals, Kathy loved going to the beach. She especially enjoyed Florida and had recently purchased a home there that she was very excited about. Kathy loved being a “Mim Maw” to Lexie and Callan and cherished every moment she spent with them. Her large heart also had immense love for her daughters and there were no words to express how proud she was of them. Kathy also enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, cleaning around the house, landscaping, helping people, and supporting local business. She touched the daily lives of many in the county and had a kind and caring soul. Kathy would have given the shirt off her back to anyone in need and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kathy’s honor to the Lewis County FRN & Food Pantry. Donations can be made payable to LCFRN & Food Pantry and mailed to PO Box 1168, Weston, WV, 26452. Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jay Burkhart officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Jane Lew. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Kathy Ann Fealy. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com. | 2022-06-07T19:47:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Kathy Ann Fealy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/kathy-ann-fealy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/kathy-ann-fealy/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Harrison county officers were given the opportunity to receive crucial training today.
More than a dozen officers from the sheriffs and surrounding police departments were given instruction in preventing suicides.
WVU Medicine hosted the program called Safe-Talk. They taught these officers how to spot the signs and how to properly approach someone in distress.
Doug Sands is a Harrison County Sheriff Chaplin and head of their crisis assistance response team. He says this training better equips officers to serve people.
“Just really questions like are you contemplating suicide just being as direct as possible I think that’s where we fail sometimes is we’re afraid to ask the hard questions, but a lot of times thats what people need -- is just to be asked the question,” said Sands.
Sands added this training is not only to serve the public, but also to help first responders help each other. | 2022-06-07T22:49:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Harrison County officers receive suicide prevention training | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/harrison-county-officers-receive-suicide-prevention-training/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/07/harrison-county-officers-receive-suicide-prevention-training/ |
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Florida teen Zechariah Cartledge ran a mile holding the the blue line flag Tuesday night for Nicholas County deputy Thomas Baker who lost his life in the line of duty Friday night.
He was joined by friends and officers from the local police department.
Cartledge runs a mile for every first responder killed in the line of duty.
“Unfortunately, tonight I am running for Deputy Thomas Walker Baker who ended his watch on June 3, 2022,” Cartledge said.
The flag carried by Cartledge during his run will be sent to Baker’s family along with a handwritten note. | 2022-06-08T15:42:38Z | www.wdtv.com | Florida teen runs a mile for fallen Nicholas County deputy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/florida-teen-runs-mile-fallen-nicholas-county-deputy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/florida-teen-runs-mile-fallen-nicholas-county-deputy/ |
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A proclamation was read at Deputy Baker’s visitation.
Family, friends, members of the community and law enforcement agencies from around the region have made their way to Nicholas County Wednesday to pay final respects to a fallen brother in blue.
Visitation services for Nicholas County deputy Tom Baker will begin at noon.
Details in Nicholas County deputy’s death
This article will be updated throughout the day. Stick with 5 News for the latest. | 2022-06-08T16:39:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Remembering Nicholas County deputy killed in the line of duty | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/remembering-nicholas-county-deputy-killed-line-duty/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/remembering-nicholas-county-deputy-killed-line-duty/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Wednesday everyone!! A nice sunny and warm day today, but we’re expecting changes soon. Just to the west of us, plenty of Ohio is under a tornado watch. Storms are developing and they are moving towards us. They should be here anytime after 6 pm, and to say exactly who will see them, that’s a hard one. All of our is prime and has the ingredients to feed those storms once they get here, and these temperatures are in the upper 80s. The timeframe for these storms is from 6 pm to 11 pm tonight. After that, we are looking at showers into the morning, and then some fog. A nice day is in store for Thursday with the possibility of some light showers later in the afternoon. Then an even better day is expected for Friday. Friday night there will be clouds and rain moving in and that will stay with us till Saturday morning. But once those move-out, then the rest of the week is looking great. Temperatures from now till Sunday will be below average, but starting at the beginning of next week, they are on their way up again.
Tonight: Showers: Low: 60
Thursday: Morning clouds, then partly sunny: High 72
Friday: Mostly sunny, increasing clouds late: High 77
Saturday: Morning rain, then slowly clearing: High 75 | 2022-06-08T23:19:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 8th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-8th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/08/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-8th-2022/ |
STONEWOOD, W.Va (WDTV) - First responders are on the scene of a structure collapse in Stonewood.
Crews were called to 4th Street where a camper crashed into a home Wednesday night shortly before 11 p.m.
It’s unclear if severe weather played a factor in this incident.
Authorities confirm to 5 News there were no injuries in the incident.
Harrison County commission votes on funds for Sheriff's Office
WVU offers certification training to first responders for electric car safety | 2022-06-09T03:53:01Z | www.wdtv.com | Camper crashes into Stonewood home | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/09/reports-camper-crashes-into-stonewood-home/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/09/reports-camper-crashes-into-stonewood-home/ |
Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire Thursday morning at the Blacksville Number 2 mine in Monongalia County.(Facebook: Hundred Volunteer Fire Department)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire Thursday morning at the Blacksville Number 2 mine in Monongalia County.
The initial call for the structure fire came in around 6:15 a.m., according to the Monongalia County 911 Center.
Units arrived on scene and said they had a working fire with a large fuel cell containing diesel fuel in the structure, according to a Facebook post by the Hundred Volunteer Fire Department.
The post said crews remained on scene for about two and a half hours before returning to service.
The scene had been cleared, but officials said crews were recently dispatched back to the scene around 10:30 a.m. after the fire started to rekindle.
No injuries have been reported at this time, officials said.
Hundred Fire Department(Facebook: Hundred Volunteer Fire Department)
Unites on scene consisted of Wadestown Fire, Blacksville Fire, Wayne Township Fire, Cassville Fire, Mon County Tanker 172, Grant Town Fire, Fairview Fire, Hundred Fire, Mon County EMS, Mon County Hazmat and Mon County OEM. | 2022-06-09T16:03:36Z | www.wdtv.com | Crews respond to structure fire at Blacksville mine | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/09/crews-respond-structure-fire-blacksville-mine/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/09/crews-respond-structure-fire-blacksville-mine/ |
Clarksburg considering change in traffic flow(WDTV)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The budget for the City of Clarksburg was a topic of concern for several weeks as the time to submit the yearly budget was getting closer.
Mayor Jimmy Marino and the council decided at last week’s regular meeting that they needed to meet and have specific work sessions to discuss the budget.
Council needed to finalize the changes by July 30.
Interim City Manager Mark Kiddy shared with the council a list of things that different departments in the city have requested funds to complete.
The council had American Rescue Plan money that could be allocated for some of these projects.
“These are kind of a wish list of every department. I mean, we definitely don’t have that much money. This is just so the council can see some of the issues the city is facing,” Kiddy explained.
One thing that seemed to show-up a lot on this list was the need to fix bridges throughout the city.
“All these bridges at one time seems a little bit hard to swallow at one-time,” Marino said.
Kiddy proposed that the council consider putting aside money every year for large projects that come up.
“In the future, build on it each year like a rainy day fund so when these big projects come up, it doesn’t cost us so much,” Kiddy added.
Marino asked the council to evaluate where they feel the ARPA money would be best spent.
Kiddy hoped that he and Director of Finance Kim Karakiozis would have a budget proposal for the council by the beginning of July. | 2022-06-10T02:42:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg City Council holds special work session to discuss the budget | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/clarksburg-city-council-holds-special-work-session-discuss-budget/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/clarksburg-city-council-holds-special-work-session-discuss-budget/ |
Michael Lynch(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Philippi man faces charges after officers said he “sprinted away” while being questioned about a stolen vehicle.
Officers responded to a report of someone attempting to break into a truck at a Philippi restaurant Thursday evening, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers arrived on scene to a truck with no registration and spoke with Michael Lynch, 30, of Philippi. Lynch said he “was fixing the truck for a friend,” although he would not tell officers who it belonged to.
A license plate was found for the truck, and officers said the truck was stolen with Lynch as a suspect in the investigation.
When officers questioned Lynch about the plate, he allegedly became aggressive and “placed his hand on what appeared to be a pocketknife.”
The report says officers pulled out a taser and told Lynch to turn around and place his hands behind his back to be detained.
Lynch allegedly responded aggressively, saying “For what?” before “sprinting away” from officers.
Officers said they used a taser to stop Lynch who fell to the ground and received a large gash to his head. Lynch was transported to the hospital for treatment before being arraigned.
Lynch also had a “crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine” in a foil on his person, according to the report.
Lynch has been charged with fleeing on foot, possession of meth and possession of stolen property. He is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $15,000 bond. | 2022-06-10T16:24:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Philippi man accused of ‘sprinting away’ from officers | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/philippi-man-accused-sprinting-away-officers/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/philippi-man-accused-sprinting-away-officers/ |
Oswaldo Xol-Coc(WV Corrections)
MOOREFIELD, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was charged in Hardy County after officers said he strangled and threatened a woman.
Officers responded to a home in Moorefield on June 5 for a domestic incident and met with three children who said the suspect, later identified as Oswaldo Xol-Coc, 28, fled from the scene on foot, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers said they spoke to a woman who said Xol-Coc hit and choked her. She also showed officers red marks and scratches on her neck that officers said were consistent with being choked.
The woman further alleges Xol-Coc hit her legs and choked her with two hands to the point she lost consciousness.
Xol-Coc also broke her cell phone when she tried to call 911 and threatened to kill her and the children, according to court documents.
Xol-Coc has been charged with strangulation and is being held at Potomac Highlands Regional Jail on a $35,000 cash-only. | 2022-06-10T17:08:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Man accused of strangling, threatening woman | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/man-accused-strangling-threatening-woman/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/man-accused-strangling-threatening-woman/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the second part of our four part series, Jamie Rudash joins us to talk about breastfeeding.
How long should a mother breastfeed?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months; however, you may want to continued breastfeeding along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for approximately one year.
Mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed their children for at least 1 year. The longer an infant is breastfed, the greater the protection from certain illnesses and long-term diseases. The more months or years a woman breastfeeds the greater the benefits to her health as well.
Are special precautions needed for handling breast milk?
CDC does not list human breast milk as a body fluid to which universal precautions apply. Exposure to human breast milk has not been shown to lead to transmission of HIV or Hepatitis B infection.
How can a mother continue to provide breast milk to her infant after returning to work or school?
Being prepared for returning to work or school can help a mother ease the transition and continue to breastfeed after her maternity leave is over.
When a mother is away from her infant, she can pump, or hand express her breast milk so that her infant can drink breast milk from a bottle | 2022-06-10T22:28:01Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Breastfeeding Pt. II | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-ii/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/10/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-ii/ |
The 1st annual Harrison County Pet Expo took place Saturday.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The 1st annual Harrison County Pet Expo took place Saturday.
Vendors from all over set up at the Harrison County Parks and Rec center. You could adopt, buy toys for your pets, or have a training session with your dog.
The Harrison County Human Society was also there to talk about pets in their facility.
Pawsitively Delish owner, Christina Murphy says this event is important to the community.
“It’s a wonderful event where we are going to be raising a lot of money. We have raffles and 50/50. I just think it’s great to come out and support the humane society because they do so much for the animals here locally,” said Murphy
Murphy says she hopes the event will continue to grow. | 2022-06-11T22:49:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Pet Expo in Harrison County | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/11/pet-expo-harrison-county/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/11/pet-expo-harrison-county/ |
Thunderstorms and excessive heat throughout next week!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Saturday! Today began with lingering light rain showers, then throughout the day, clouds decreased, and it turned out to be a very nice day. However, tonight clouds will return, and we’re likely to see very scattered rain showers overnight and throughout the day tomorrow. Most of the day will be dry and mostly cloudy with highs in the low 80s, but the chance for a scattered shower here or there is present for our entire area. By the afternoon tomorrow, some of those showers could develop into some thunderstorms, but nothing is expected to be too severe. We’ll briefly clear overnight Sunday, but by Monday morning a few more scattered showers run through West Virginia. Monday afternoon will clear out, so we’ll get some sunshine. But it’s at this point that temperatures will start their rise to well above average; Monday, mid to upper 80s... Tuesday, most of the lowlands surpassing 90 degrees... Wednesday, almost all of NCWV within the 90-degree range, some close to 100... Thursday, looking similar to Tuesday. Heat indices on these days are likely to surpass 100 degrees, which could warrant heat advisories as we draw nearer. It would be best to avoid strenuous activities outdoors during peak heating hours (10am-6pm) on these days. This heat will be coupled with a fairly unstable atmosphere, bringing multiple chances of scattered thunderstorms through Friday. The storms with the most severe potential for our area are looking to be overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, so we’ll be watching that very carefully.
Tonight: Increasing clouds; few scattered showers. Low: 61
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy; few scattered showers, possibly becoming thunderstorms in the afternoon. High: 82
Monday: AM scattered showers leading to PM sun. High: 88
Tuesday: AM thunderstorms. High: 91 | 2022-06-11T23:09:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | June 11, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/11/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-june-11-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/11/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-june-11-2022/ |
WV Coronavirus(MGN)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia DHHR reports there have officially been more than 7,000 deaths in the state attributed to COVID-19.
As of Monday, there are 1,989 active cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia and a total of 7,001 deaths from COVID-19.
The DHHR also reports the National Center for Health Statistics will be unable to certify deaths from June 6-20 due to a system update affecting all 50 states.
The Bureau for Public Health’s Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services will continue to certify and report deaths using the death reconciliation process. However, there may be a decrease in deaths reported during this time period.
All counties in West Virginia remain either green or yellow on the DHHR County Alert Map. | 2022-06-13T17:02:17Z | www.wdtv.com | COVID-19 W.Va. | Total deaths surpass 7,000 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/covid-19-wva-total-deaths-surpass-7000/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/covid-19-wva-total-deaths-surpass-7000/ |
Kevin Malcomb(WV Corrections)
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Nicholas County man faces charges in Webster County after officers said he threatened to shoot up a hospital because of “lack of treatment.”
An employee at the Webster County Memorial Hospital called officers on Thursday, June 9 because of a voicemail left on the hospital phone system, according to a criminal complaint.
Court documents say officers listened to a recording of the voicemail left by Kevin Malcomb, 52, of Tioga.
Malcomb allegedly complained about the “lack of treatment” he received at the hospital in the voicemail and, at one point, threatened to “shoot up a bunch of people if he did not get the treatment he wanted.”
Malcomb has been charged with threats of terroristic threats. He is being held at Central Regional Jail on a $50,000 cash-only bond. | 2022-06-13T17:02:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Tioga man threatens to shoot up hospital, police say | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/tioga-man-threatens-shoot-up-hospital-police-say/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/tioga-man-threatens-shoot-up-hospital-police-say/ |
John Howell(WV Corrections)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Center Point man faces a dozen charges after officers said he sexually abused and sexually assaulted a minor.
Officers received a call Sunday evening about a possible sexual assault or sexual abuse complaint, according to a criminal complaint.
At the scene, the report says officers spoke to a minor who said John Howell, 51, of Center Point, sexually assaulted her.
Officers spoke with Howell who allegedly told officers he sexually assaulted the minor “at least six times” in the “past three years.”
Howell has been charged with six counts of sexual abuse and six counts of sexual assault. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-06-13T17:26:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Doddridge County man accused of sexually abusing, assaulting girl | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/doddridge-county-man-accused-sexually-abusing-assaulting-girl/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/doddridge-county-man-accused-sexually-abusing-assaulting-girl/ |
Pamela Price(WV Corrections)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Fairmont woman has been charged after officers said a child in her care crossed a busy road and showed up to a neighbor’s door unsupervised.
Officers responded to a call Saturday evening that said a 5-year-old child showed up to a person’s door in their underwear, according to a criminal complaint.
Court documents say the child was in sole custody of Pamela Price, 59, of Fairmont, when the incident took place.
Officers said the child opened the front door of Price’s home, left the home and crossed a busy street to a neighbor’s home several houses away.
The front door to Price’s home was open, according to officers, which opened to the living room where Price was at.
Price was allegedly “not aware that (the door) was open or that the child was gone.”
While speaking to Price, officers could smell the odor of alcohol on her breath. Officers also said she was slurring her words, unsteady on her feet and was bumping into objects.
According to officers, Price had an empty bottle of vodka and another 3/4 full 1.5 gallon bottle of vodka. She took a preliminary breath test sample, and her BAC registered at 0.177%.
Because of her level of intoxication, officers said she created a neglectful environment where the child was able to leave the home for an extended period of time without being noticed.
Price has been charged with child neglect creating risk of injury. She is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-06-13T18:57:46Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont woman charged after child in her care shows up at neighbor’s door | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/fairmont-woman-charged-after-child-her-care-shows-up-neighbors-door/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/fairmont-woman-charged-after-child-her-care-shows-up-neighbors-door/ |
Local kids learn from the best of the Mountaineer position groups
Country Roads Trust & Diversified Energy host WVU football camps(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country Roads Trust, the leader in Name, Image and Likeness for WVU student athletes, partnered with Diversified Energy to put on two free football camps at Mylan Park.
The morning session featured WVU quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. It was the first event of its kind for Country Roads Trust, but the door has only been propped open as it looks to continue these types of camps with other WVU teams in different sports, with the community and athlete connection at the forefront.
“I can only imagine how these young guys feel being out here with the folks that they look up to and being able to make it out to Mountaineer Field next season and actually seeing these guys playing and get to say, ‘yeah I spent the day with them,’” Greg Hoyer said.
“Being in college almost three years now, whenever you do three or four of these a year ago a kid will come back, he’ll be 12 or 13 years old the next time you see him, and he’ll bring up a memory that maybe you forget but he doesn’t forget,” quarterback Garrett Greene said. “It really just puts everything into perspective that we really mean a lot to these kids and they mean a whole lot to us.”
The afternoon session was taught by the linemen, linebackers and defensive backs, featuring two of North Central West Virginia’s own.
“I just saw a love for football, even if it was just playing catch or whatever, they always love football. That’s what I saw in myself too,” offensive lineman Zach Frazier said. “It’s good to get away from the stadium and come here. It’s refreshing to see all these kids. Really helps me more than them probably.”
A Fairmont Senior legend and now a West Virginia mainstay entering his fifth year with the program, defensive lineman Dante Stills hopes the kids in the area can learn from his team and be motivated by what they see.
“I loved it and I loved doing it. Especially because they know you and they know your face, stuff like that. They’re like ‘hey Dante, Dante!” I loved it, I loved it,” Stills said. “One kid that also stutters, his mom came up to me and said I was one of the biggest inspirations to the son that also stutters. That felt cool to me because that’s all I care about, just helping people and making people smile.” | 2022-06-13T23:05:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Country Roads Trust and Diversified Energy host WVU Youth Camps | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/country-roads-trust-diversified-energy-host-wvu-youth-camps/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/country-roads-trust-diversified-energy-host-wvu-youth-camps/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - WDTV has teamed with the American Heart Association for Heart Health stories leading up to this Saturday’s Morgantown Heart Walk. Today, we learn about advances in pediatric cardiac care at WVU Medicine.
Approximately 1 percent of babies are delivered with a cardiac problem or congenital heart defects.
Dr. Jai Udassi is Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at WVU Medicine Children’s. He says expert care is available right here in the Mountain State.
“We do surgeries from day one of life nowadays and new techniques are coming up,” Dr. Udassi said. “We have a comprehensive team here to be able to do all kind of surgeries in the pediatric cardiac world, except the pediatric cardiac transplants, which hopefully we we will build on the next couple of years.”
Udassi says the scope and success of the program is growing.
“We’ve probably done 130 or 140 surgeries in the last year,” Dr. Udassi said. “A medium-sized program does up to 200 to 250. We are striving for that. Our outcomes, I would say, if not better, but definitely same as the national standard.”
Udassi believes team collaboration is important to patient care.
“A team can function under one umbrella with all the experts talking to each other. We have a program now where we have as a group almost 15-20 experts sitting 7am-4pm everyday, including weekends, to discuss ongoing care of the patients who are in the hospital, one by one, from one-day old to an eighty-year-old,” Dr. Udassi said. “So that’s the plan and program we’re trying to create.”
Dr. Udassi says the future is bright for pediatric cardiac care at WVU.
Again, it’s all about people. I believe people make the program. Not the buildings, not the equipment,” Dr. Udassi said. “I think the team is building to the level where we are revamping the program to a hopefully national level that we can attract people within West Virginia and beyond so we can expand the program and provide care and timely care.”
The Morgantown Heart Walk is this Saturday, June 18 at the Acquatic and Track Center at Mylan Park. Kevin Corriveau will emcee the event. | 2022-06-13T23:05:48Z | www.wdtv.com | Heart Health: Pediatric Cardiac Care | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/heart-health-pediatric-cardiac-care/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/heart-health-pediatric-cardiac-care/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Summer is cranking up the heat, and more people are looking to cool off in the pool.
However, pools throughout the region are also looking for more lifeguards.
The Aquatic Center at Mylan Park says they’re offering training, and they’re making it as simple as ever to apply.
Assistant Director of Marketing Heather McIntyre says through their app “Aqua Linked,” you can find dates for Red Cross life guard certification as well as other benefits.
“Being a lifeguard is intense you cant take your eye off of anyone,” McIntyre said. You need to always be on, so we have to rotate them often so we want them fresh. We want their eyes fresh, and so we are always looking for talent. Once you become a lifeguard, you can become a lifeguard instructor, you can become a swim instructor. You can help out in other ways at the Aquatic Center and pretty much any pool in the region.”
Classes for lifeguard training are offered at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park July 15-17 and August 18-20. | 2022-06-13T23:05:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Pools seeking lifeguards throughout the region | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/pools-seeking-lifeguards-throughout-region/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/13/pools-seeking-lifeguards-throughout-region/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Two storms that hit our area this week have been confirmed as derechos, according to the National Weather Service.
The storms traveled through several upper Midwest states, including West Virginia.
A derecho is a long-lasting line of thunderstorms that travels at least 250 miles.
First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Kevin Corriveau said it’s possible a third derecho was in the area, but that one has not been confirmed by the NWS as of Tuesday afternoon. | 2022-06-14T20:30:09Z | www.wdtv.com | NWS confirms 2 derechos hit NCWV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/14/nws-confirms-2-derechos-hit-ncwv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/14/nws-confirms-2-derechos-hit-ncwv/ |
The heat begins tomorrow
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Tuesday everyone!! We had quite the rounds of storms beginning last night and all the way through this morning. The first two rounds received the name Derecho. That is a special name for a unique thunderstorm that normally lengthens side to side, as well as needs to travel at least 250+ miles. Both of those two storms made that criterial. They also caused widespread wind and hail damage and brought very heavy downpours. Now that those storms are gone, we’ll be left with a relatively cloudy night. But tomorrow begins the heat. Almost all of us with being in the 90s, some in the higher 90s, and afternoon heat indices will be in the low triple digits. Thursday will be much the same, but there will be chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. At the end of the night, a cold front will move through which will bring showers and thunderstorms as well, but also usher in cooler air just in time for the weekend. And what a beautiful weekend it will be. Plenty of sun and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s.
Tonight: Cloudy with possible storms: Low: 66
Wednesday: Dangerous heat: High 91
Thursday: Dangerous heat and showers: High 97
Friday: Very hot: High 87 | 2022-06-14T22:23:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 14th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/14/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-14th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/14/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-14th-2022/ |
Farimont City Council raises some utility rates.(Madeline Edwards)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Fairmont City Council voted to approve new legislation that will increase the cost of Water, Sewage, and Stormwater over three years.
Several community members showed up at the meeting to share their thoughts on this topic.
Nick Fantasia asked those at the meeting to look at it from a future perspective.
“You say it is a rate increase. In reality, it is reinvestment and a critical plan,” Fantasia said.
However, not everyone in attendance agreed with these increases.
Shawna Santee told the council to think of all their residents.
“We are all paying more for everything. Imagine an individual that is living on a fixed income. This is borderline disgusting to do to those people, and we all know the majority of those residents are our elderly population,” Santee explained.
As written in the ordinance, Water rates go up to a 34.4%, increase by the third year. Stormwater rates rise to 50.2% by the third year. Sewage rates rise based on water consumption.
Water and Stormwater rates go up 45 days after the ordinance passes, and sewage rates rise 60 days after the ordinance passes.
Before the final vote, Councilmember Gia Deasy thanked the team that worked on creating the proposal for these rate increases. She said the process to do this was not simple.
“Nobody wants to see a rate increase. Yet, when we looked at when those rates were last increased. It was over a decade. I think it is very difficult for them to come to a conclusion on that,” Deasy said.
All three of the ordinances regarding utility increases passed. Almost all of council voted yes to all three ordinances. Councilmember Josh Rice voted no. Councilmembers David Kennedy and Rick Garcia abstained. | 2022-06-15T04:04:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont City Council votes to increase utility rates | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/fairmont-city-council-votes-increase-utility-rates/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/fairmont-city-council-votes-increase-utility-rates/ |
P-EBT (WVDHHR)(WVDHHR)
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia DHHR has received approval from the USDA to issue Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits to eligible non-students or children under the age of six years old who receive SNAP benefits.
Eligible non-students are those who reside in a county where one or more schools have been closed or operated at reduced attendance due to COVID-19.
Children in this population only will receive P-EBT for months in which they were in an active SNAP household.
Qualified children will receive $22.44 in P-EBT for each month they qualify.
P-EBT benefits will be dispersed in two primary issuances: August–December 2021 will be issued in July 2022 and January–May 2022 will be issued in September 2022.
If a child received a P-EBT card during the 2020-2021 program year, a new card will not be automatically sent. If the card has been lost, a new card may be requested by calling 1-866-545-6502. | 2022-06-15T16:41:06Z | www.wdtv.com | P-EBT to be issued for non-students receiving SNAP | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/p-ebt-be-issued-non-students-receiving-snap/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/p-ebt-be-issued-non-students-receiving-snap/ |
Jarol Archie “Jerry” Miller(Picasa | Jarol Archie “Jerry” Miller)
Jarol Archie “Jerry” Miller, 80, of Mt. Clare passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born in Mt. Clare on December 23, 1941, a son of the late Archie and Iona Riffle Miller. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Lavaughn Goldsmith Miller, whom he married on November 18, 1967. Also surviving are one son, Michael Helms and his wife Denise of Ohio; one daughter, Kylene Church and her companion Todd Bacchus of Mt. Clare; six grandchildren, Patrick Helms, Neil Dye, Jeffrey Johnson, Tessa Roosa, Brandon Helms and Sarah Johnson and her companion Alex Burnside; four great grandchildren, Madilyn, Miles, Max and Rodney; a special grandchild, Zach Carpenter; and one sister, Gloris Trotter. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Blaylock. Mr. Miller was a 1961 graduate of South Harrison High School, was a proud United States Marines veteran having served in Vietnam and was a former employee of Anchor Hocking Glass Factory and Baker Tools. Jerry loved reading and working in his shop and he cherished his family. In keeping with his wishes, Jerry will be cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the WV National Cemetery with Pastor Rod Heckert officiating and where full military rites will be accorded. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarve.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-06-15T17:47:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Jarol Archie “Jerry” Miller | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/jarol-archie-jerry-miller/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/jarol-archie-jerry-miller/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.
However, research from West Virginia University shows youth substance use declined during the pandemic.
The researchers agree that more studies are needed to assess the long-term effect of the pandemic on substance use behaviors among youth.
Although the pandemic may not have fostered increased substance use, further investigation is needed to understand differential risk across high-risk adolescents and differences by gender, the authors wrote.
Previous studies have shown an uptick in substance use among youth, particularly those living in resource-poor areas or in challenging family circumstances, which leads to harmful results. | 2022-06-15T17:47:47Z | www.wdtv.com | Youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, WVU researchers say | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/youth-substance-use-declined-during-covid-19-pandemic-wvu-researchers-say/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/15/youth-substance-use-declined-during-covid-19-pandemic-wvu-researchers-say/ |
Cosmo's Kitchen pushes through road construction woes.(Madeline Edwards)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Clifford Henderson thought that the worst of his worries were over after opening up Cosmo’s Kitchen, a small local restaurant known for its homegrown peppers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When COVID started going away, we started picking up really good business, and it was really doing well my wife even quit her job to be full-time with me,” Henderson said.
However, construction on the Sycamore St. exit on Route 50 eastbound changed things.
“Route 50 has closed one of our lifelines off to get to the restaurant for customers. A lot of people really don’t want to go on down and turn around just to go to a restaurant,” he explained.
Henderson said their revenue dropped 60% since the construction started.
“We lost a lot of dine-in customers. We used to be almost full in our dining room with customers until that construction started. Now you can see my dining room is empty,” he added.
Henderson made a Facebook post to tell his customers about the dilemma to customers and shared directions for an alternate route to those coming from Route 50 eastbound.
This post was shared by the city of Clarksburg on Facebook. The city had also recently posted about this construction. | 2022-06-16T02:50:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Road construction on Route 50 hurting local businesses | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/road-construction-route-50-hurting-local-businesses/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/road-construction-route-50-hurting-local-businesses/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Christina Adrianna, Chair of the Morgantown Heart Walk, spoke with us about the first Heart Walk to be held in person in 3 years.
Registration for the event begins at 8:30 on Saturday with the race beginning at 9 a.m. at the Mylan Park Aquatic Center in the track and field complex.
Click on the video above to learn more about this weekend’s Morgantown Heart Walk.
Upshur County deputy shot in incident at Weston exit | 2022-06-16T18:35:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Why this year’s Morgantown Heart Walk is important | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/why-this-years-morgantown-heart-walk-is-important/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/why-this-years-morgantown-heart-walk-is-important/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Paul Dorsey and Nathan Cook were travelling back from Camp Dawson when they came to the shootout.
“My phone rang and it was someone in our lead vehicle and he said up here at mile marker 99 there’s something going on, there’s police officers out with their rifles,” said Dorsey.
They got there so soon after it all the started the interstate hadn’t even been shut down yet.
“We came up on it and we saw an SUV turned sideways in the northbound lane and there was a guy behind the vehicle in the prone position with a high powered rifle with a scope and he was pointing it southbound. When we were travelling there appeared to be 18 wheelers and state police appeared to be barricaded behind an 18 wheeler,” said Dorsey.
“He was laying on the ground with a rifle shooting underneath the vehicle he was behind,” said Cook.
Dorsey and Cook said they couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
“I was wondering why they hadn’t stopped traffic. At first when I saw the vehicle sideways I thought it was maybe an accident, then we saw the guy with the rifle and I couldn’t believe we were allowed to proceed through there if it was an active shooter situation,” said Cook. | 2022-06-16T21:38:22Z | www.wdtv.com | Witnesses recount I-79 shootout | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/witnesses-recount-i-79-shootout/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/witnesses-recount-i-79-shootout/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A local scouts camp had a few special guests visit them today. The Clarksburg scouts met Mike Hurst, a real-life cowboy and he brought a few friends with him.
Hurst has been training horses for over 20 years and this is his trusty companion, Jagger a blue roan. He showed the scouts some tricks to riding horses and how to lasso.
Hurst says this moment has come full circle from when he was growing up.
“I’d love to see some future cowboys and cowgirls -- I personally was a boy scout growing up too so it’s an honor to be here and show my animals since I was a boy scout when I was a kid as well so its kinda cool to be here right now,” said Hurst.
Hurst says horses make great ambassadors for bringing people together, they’re almost therapeutic.
Among other cowboy stuff, the scouts also got to take aim with their B.B. guns and practice archery. | 2022-06-16T22:41:48Z | www.wdtv.com | Scouts meet real-life cowboy | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/scouts-meet-real-life-cowboy/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/16/scouts-meet-real-life-cowboy/ |
The heat breaks, storms tonight, then we segway into a beautiful weekend!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Thursday everyone! It was another hot one, and Buckhannon tied a high-temperature record of 93 from 1957. The head advisory that we’ve been seeing for the last couple of days will finally expire tonight at 8 pm. But even before that, we are watching a line of strong thunderstorms making their way in from Pennsylvania and Ohio. These should be moving south of the border by 7 pm and this line of thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and large hail, as well as locally heavy downpours. By overnight most of these storms will have moved southeast. Tomorrow will be a better day, but temperatures will still be into the high 80s. Saturday will be one of the mildest days that we’ve seen in a while, with Sunday just being a few degrees warmer.
Tonight: Thunderstorms: Low: 72
Friday: Partly cloudy: High 88
Saturday: Partly cloudy: High 71
Fathers Day: Partly cloudy: High 75 | 2022-06-17T03:27:35Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 16th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-16th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-16th-2022/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and it is the first line of defense when saving someone’s life after they have suffered cardiac arrest.
Dr. Jai Udassi is WVU Medicine Children’s chief of pediatric cardiology. He says knowledge of CPR can make all the difference.
“We call it health care literacy. How much the community is educated to be able to intervene. We know from many studies in CPR that first few seconds and minutes count a lot,” Dr. Udassi said.
Udassi says that the sooner that aid is rendered to a patient in cardiac arrest, the better chance of survival.
“Any degree of new oxygen to the brain, every second, every minute you lose those neurons,” Dr. Udassi said. “We talk about post-CPR care and saving the brain and saving the heart, all of the organs recover. The brain does not recover. When you lose those neurocells, then every second counts. So if you learn CPR and you give those two breaths and start chest compression, provide some cardiac output to the brain, that saves your recovery and your brain function.”
Justin Butcho knows first hand the importance of knowing CPR. Justin was recently stuck in traffic when the unexpected happened.
“A young woman was coming vehicle to vehicle talking to people. We were like maybe they will tell us what’s going on,” Justin said. “We rolled the truck window down and they said, ‘Can anybody help? Does anyone know CPR? I think my dad’s having a heart attack.’ I went running up towards the truck that was stopped. I get to the driver’s seat. The guy was agonal breathing behind the driver’s seat. Completely unresponsive. So I yelled for a couple of people to help me lower the patient onto the ground so that I could start CPR.”
Justin successfully saved the man’s life. The American Heart Association urges everyone to know CPR. In rural areas, it can be especially important to start CPR as soon as possible while either awaiting a longer trip to the hospital or waiting for EMS crews to arrive.
“It’s amazing that studies have shown that if you have a stroke as an adult in a certain area of the United States, the outcome can differ depending on EMS arrival,” Dr. Udassi said. “I can’t say enough about educating people that people should know first effort rescue.”
Justin is thankful he knew CPR when it counted.
“Before this happened, I never in a million years thought I would ever be performing CPR on someone out in public,” Justin said. “It’s something that you never think is going to happen to you. God forbid it happen to your family member. I know that I would always want to be prepared to save my own loved one the way that I was able to help this person.”
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Bridging the Great Health Divide: Heart Healthy Hunting | 2022-06-17T22:02:13Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridging the Great Health Divide: Knowing CPR | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/bridging-great-health-divide-knowing-cpr/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/bridging-great-health-divide-knowing-cpr/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the third part of our four part series, Jamie Rudash joins us to talk about breastfeeding.
What should a mother eat during breastfeeding to ensure that her baby is receiving the proper nutrients?
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein foods, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products are healthy choices. Include a variety of protein foods such as seafood, lean meats, poultry, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and eggs. Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
Eating seafood during pregnancy may benefit your baby’s growth and is a healthy protein source for you during both pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Choose options lower in methylmercury, like cod, salmon, tilapia, or herring.
How important are supplements during breastfeeding?
In addition to eating a healthy diet, your doctor may recommend a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement to help make sure you get enough to meet your needs. After pregnancy, your need for some vitamins and minerals may decrease. Your doctor may recommend switching from a prenatal to a multivitamin supplement during breastfeeding. Talk to your healthcare provider about what is right for you.
What are safe food choices to make during breastfeeding?
You and your unborn child are more susceptible to the effects of foodborne illnesses. Take special care to keep foods safe and to avoid certain foods that increase your risk.
During pregnancy, make sure that seafood, meat, poultry, or eggs have been cooked to the recommended safe minimum internal temperatures.
Avoid consuming unpasteurized (raw) juice or milk, raw sprouts, or some soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk.
Reheat deli and lunch meats and hot dogs to steaming hot or 165°F.
When making food and beverage choices, unless you are advised by your healthcare provider, you do not need to restrict your choices during pregnancy or while breastfeeding to prevent food allergies from developing in your child.
Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not drink alcohol. Drinks containing alcohol include beer, wine, liquor, mixed drinks, malt beverages, etc. No amount of alcohol is safe for your baby when you are pregnant. Talk with your doctor before considering drinking alcohol while you are breastfeeding. No alcohol consumption is the safest option.
Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, and soda. Consult your healthcare provider for advice about consuming caffeine during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding. | 2022-06-17T22:02:19Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Breastfeeding Pt. III | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-iii/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-iii/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Red flag laws have been a major discussion for years and even more so since the Uvalde shooting.
5′s John Blashke talked to local experts to explain what the laws are and their potential effects.
Last week the House of Representatives passed a bill including language about red flag laws. The bill is still being considered by the senate, but some people have questions about what these laws may do to gun owners.
The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services division in Bridgeport does background checks for every gun purchase in the country.
Assistant Director Mike Christman says 20 states already have red flag laws on the books and they have great potential to help law enforcement.
“One of the tools in the toolbox is to either use red flag laws or a mental health prohibiting order that can then be used into the NICS indices to prevent someone with a mental defect from then purchasing a firearm,” said Christman.
Christman says the work they do relies heavily on tips from the public and that can play a role in how background checks are done. Red flag laws can be enacted in emergency situations to temporarily take a person’s firearms if there’s a potential danger.
Ryan Tacy of ATR Performance, a gun shop in Fairmont, says background checks are necessary to purchase guns, but he’s concerned the emergency level approach officers take with red flags may put people in danger.
“It puts a lot more of our officers in danger in a non essential way -- I think there’s definitely a better way it can be presented to taking care of a persons mental health,” said Tacy.
He says a more careful approach is necessary, where currently gun owners are unaware they’ve been flagged. Tacy says he’s also concerned of biased people abusing the system.
“Someone may have just been mad at them and called a red flag on them that’s a petty way people can use that,” said Tacy “It’s a well meaning system that can be used negatively extremely easily.”
Some of these concerns related to the process are still being debated by the senate.
Reporting in Bridgeport John Blashke 5 news.
New bakery opens in Clarksburg | 2022-06-17T22:02:25Z | www.wdtv.com | WV gun advocates address federal red flag law concerns | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/wv-gun-advocates-address-federal-red-flag-law-concerns/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/wv-gun-advocates-address-federal-red-flag-law-concerns/ |
Am amazing weekend ahead!!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Friday everyone!! What a week we’ve had. Storms, heat and more storms. But we have a beautiful weekend in store for you. After all this heat we’ve had, mid-70s is going to feel pretty good. We are looking at some patchy fog in the morning, but then it will be sunny most of the day on Saturday and Sunday. Monday will also be in the 70s but we’ll be seeing more clouds come in. The big change is going to start on Tuesday. A potential heat wave is in the making and this one could last all the way through next weekend. Tuesday and Wednesday will be hot, but not as humid. But moisture will start pumping into our area after that, and along with the heat, we’re looking at dangerous heat indices again. Be prepared for the heat and stay safe. Till then, Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there!!
Tonight: Clear: Low: 57
Sunday: Sunny: High 76
Monday: Mostly cloudy: High 76 | 2022-06-17T23:16:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | June 17th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-17th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/17/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-june-17th-2022/ |
Girls State donates to Wreaths Across America(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - High school juniors who attended Mounatineer Girls State at Davis and Elkins college last week gave a donation to a local veterans group.
A check for over twenty-two hundred dollars was presented to Wreaths Across America.
The goal of “Wreaths Across America” is to “remember...honor and teach” about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The local group lays wreaths each December at the gravesites at both the Grafton and West Virginia National cemeteries.
Organizers Jeff Bolyard said the donation is appreciated.
“It means a lot to me. It basically means that we are teaching our youth to remember the veterans. Remember the sacrifices that all the families go through. To keep their legacy alive by making it available for us to say their name every year and place a wreath on them,” said Bolyard.
Bolyard said the donation will help purchase 150 wreaths. | 2022-06-18T20:38:57Z | www.wdtv.com | Girls State donates to Wreaths Across America | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/18/girls-state-donates-wreaths-across-america/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/18/girls-state-donates-wreaths-across-america/ |
Screenshot(Virginia Ann Vaughn Haden)
Virginia Ann Vaughn Haden, 79, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her three daughters and under the care of WV Caring.
Virginia was born Sunday, March 21, 1943, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late William Carl Vaughn and Virginia Helen McNeil Vaughn. She was married to Jerry Haden who preceded her in death.
Left to cherish Virginia’s memory are three daughters, Debby Shrader, Trena Ward and husband, Zachary, and Kathy Gear-Conrad, her best friend and “sister” Patty Padgett, six grandchildren, Zeth Shrader, Davie Tackett and wife, Shauna, Brandy Poling and companion, Will Viski, Michael Wamsley, Frankie Wamsley, and Ashely Conrad and fiancé, Christian Scott, eleven great grandchildren. Preceding Virginia in death besides her parents and husband, was one grandson, Billy Shrader.
Virginia attended the schools of Bladensburg, MD and had worked as a cook at Bishop Hodges Pastoral Center. She was an excellent cook which was something she greatly enjoyed as well as crafting, bingo, and steady trips to Wal-Mart with Patty. There were two things that rivaled her love for cooking and they were cats and Elvis.
The family wishes to thank Roger, Hailey, and Shauna for their wonderful compassionate care.
Virginia’s request for cremation will be honored. A Celebration of Life will be held at Randolph Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 2pm until 4pm.
The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Virginia Ann Vaughn Haden.
Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com. | 2022-06-20T23:11:12Z | www.wdtv.com | Virginia Ann Vaughn Haden | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/20/virginia-ann-vaughn-haden/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/20/virginia-ann-vaughn-haden/ |
Colts ready to win it all this fall
Warming Up with Philip Barbour girl's soccer(wdtv)
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - This week’s warmup takes us down to Phillip to chat with the reigning Class AA State Runner-ups, Philip Barbour girl’s soccer.
The seniors couldn’t be more excited to be back on the field, and are using last year’s State Championship loss as motivation this season, “This year I bet we’re gonna come back bigger and better and we are really just pushing to be the best this year we don’t want to end up like we did last year because that was very heartbreaking because all of our , all of our goals and everything we worked so hard for we just came so close and I feel like the girls have so much more motivation this year and its really just brining us together,” said Jorjalynn Ford.
“After such a successful, great season last year, I’m more than excited and thrilled to be back here with our Colt family, and its amazing,” said Caylee Simons.
Entering her senior season, Darcy Knight reflects on her time with the Colts, “It’s definitely bitter sweet but I really enjoyed all my time here and I just can’t wait to be back on the field with my team and leading them to hopefully a state championship this year.” | 2022-06-21T01:33:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with Class AA State Runner-Ups Philip Barbour girl’s soccer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/warming-up-with-class-aa-state-runner-ups-philip-barbour-girls-soccer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/warming-up-with-class-aa-state-runner-ups-philip-barbour-girls-soccer/ |
Mountaineers drop one-game jerseys for the first Brawl in 11 years
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - While the return of the first Backyard Brawl in 11 years is exciting enough, WVU football kicked it up enough, dropping their one-game uniforms they’ll wear at Pitt on West Virginia Day.
The uniforms are decked out in nods to West Virginia, including “Cue Country Roads” on inside neckline, and the routes (ex. 1-79) on the shoulders.
WVU will travel to Pitt for the 105th Backyard Brawl September 1st. | 2022-06-21T01:33:36Z | www.wdtv.com | WVU football is suiting up in style for the Backyard Brawl | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/wvu-football-is-suiting-up-style-backyard-brawl/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/wvu-football-is-suiting-up-style-backyard-brawl/ |
“You could always find my dad at the ball field supporting and cheering on the kids”
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Bridgeport Post 68 came home with the first Timbuck Shields Memorial Tournament trophy on Sunday Night.
For Bridgeport High School Head Coach Robert Shields, the tournament represented more than just baseball, “You could always find my dad at the bal field supporting and cheering on the kids while encouraging them to believe in themselves. He cultivated a culture of hard work on na doff the field and still made it fun for the kids, he understood that sports taught many life lessons that would help you be successful in life.” said Shields.
Timbuck Shields was apart of American Legion baseball frm 1987 until he passed in May 2012.
For Bridgeport Post 68, playing in the tournament and then taking the Championship held a bigger meaning with the ties to their Coach (Robert) Shields, “It means a lot especially us Bridgeport kids because we know how much shields dad means to him so to win it for him meant a lot for us and I know it meant a lot to him,” said Cam Cole.
“It means a ton, I mean coach shields means a ton to us he’s been coaching us all of high school and for us to play for his dad like that, I thought it was a great experience,” said Ben McDougal | 2022-06-21T03:04:54Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport Post 68 wins the first Timbuck Shields Memorial Tournament | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/bridgeport-post-68-wins-first-timbuck-shields-memorial-tournament/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/bridgeport-post-68-wins-first-timbuck-shields-memorial-tournament/ |
Mohigans played the best, in front of the best
Morgantown boy's basketball is back from a weekend at DC Live(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown boy’s basketball just returned from a weekend of opportunities at DC Live.
The event is one of the top showcases in the Country, with coaches from all over the country in attendance.
“Gelling with the team especially too, since we got a few extra new players and seeing how the bench plays and then playing in front of the coaches was also a fun experience too,” said Brody Hall.
The Mohigans were one of two West Virginia teams that were invited. They played four games while they were there, their only looses coming from perineal Top 25 teams in the Country.
“It meant a lot to go down there and make a statement so people know where we’re from, people think West Virginia isn’t really a basketball state, but I think it is,” said Garrison Kisner
Attending the showcase was huge for collegiate exposure, as well as increasing the level of play for Morgantown basketball. It allowed the Mohigans to see what kind of talent is out there, while also showing the region the caliber of play that West Virginia is capable of.
“When we go at first I think they think it’s gonna be a cupcake win for them, we show up, we don’t look like the other teams, they got you know 6′10″, 6′11″ guys, so yeah I think when we go out here an compete with them and play hard its like wow these guys can really play and we saw some stuff on social media like wow Morgantown high and West Virginia is the real deal, so its good to see that its good for our state, it’ good for our players,” said Head Coach Dave Tallman.
“It was way different than being at home the style of play is different, the defensive intensity is way different its a real eye opener to other parts of the country that play the way they play,” said Cameron Danser. | 2022-06-21T03:05:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown boy’s basketball returns from a weekend of opportunities at DC Live | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/morgantown-boys-basketball-returns-weekend-opportunities-dc-live/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/morgantown-boys-basketball-returns-weekend-opportunities-dc-live/ |
Refugees share their stories and gratefulness to Gold & Blue.(Madeline Edwards)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - What started off as a few messages over social media turned into something bigger for Pamela Hines, founder of Gold & Blue United INC.
Hines had been speaking with Russian refugee Julia Khazagaeva who came to the United States with her husband, Alexsandr Kodolvo and their children.
Khazagaeva and Kodolvo were both journalists in Russia. However, they didn’t agree with Vladimir Putin’s leadership and the war going on over seas.
“We couldn’t keep silence about this war. It is absolutely unbearable for us for me, my husband, you cannot just go to work everyday and keep doing your usual stuff when innocent people die,” Khazagaeva explained.
She added they had very little when they came here, and Hines got them everything they needed.
“He broke bridges. He cut the ties between nations and people but such people like pam they build them again,” Khazagaeva said, still referring to Putin.
Hines and Gold & Blue help refugees in their adjustment to the community. She also connected refugee and sponsor families so they could apply for the “Uniting for Ukraine” program.
“I look at all the credentials of what they lived like in Ukraine. What they like to do. You know, just simple family criteria and then I find the sponsors that are looking for people in that same kind of life,” Hines explained.
She added she started this non-profit to help as many families as she could find a safe place to live.
Hines hoped that they would eventually find a corporate sponsor for Gold & Blue so they could expand the program. | 2022-06-21T03:50:55Z | www.wdtv.com | Gold and Blue United assist Ukrainian refugees in Morgantown | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/gold-blue-united-assist-ukrainian-refugees-morgantown/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/gold-blue-united-assist-ukrainian-refugees-morgantown/ |
Heat, humidity, and thunderstorms tomorrow!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy first day of summer! The heat really kicked up to remind us that today is the solstice. Some towns did reach 90 degrees today, others maxed out in the mid to upper 80s. Tomorrow’s temperatures will likely be a degree or two higher than today’s, but it will feel multiple degrees hotter due to increased humidity. That humidity increase is due to a cold front approaching from the west sucking moist Gulf air up into West Virginia. The added moisture along with the excessive heat makes our atmosphere ripe for thunderstorms in the late afternoon and early evening upon the arrival of that cold front. The National Weather Service has placed most of our counties under a Slight Risk for severe weather, which means we could see isolated instances of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours possibly leading to minor flash flooding. The storms will be moving from north to south, likely between the hours of 4pm and 8pm. Past that, we’ll be left with clouds for the remainder of the night, and they’ll gradually decrease through Thursday morning, leading to a sunnier Thursday afternoon. Thursday’s temperatures will fall to a more seasonable low to mid-80s, but things gradually heat back up to temperatures similar to today’s, and storms become a possibility again with another cold front’s arrival Sunday night.
Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low: 63
Tomorrow: Hot and humid; PM thunderstorms. High: 92
Thursday: Decreasing clouds and seasonable. High: 84
Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 87 | 2022-06-21T23:44:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Tuesday Evening Forecast | June 21, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/kayla-smiths-tuesday-evening-forecast-june-21-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/21/kayla-smiths-tuesday-evening-forecast-june-21-2022/ |
Outside court, Taylor told the Washington News Bureau, “I’ve had many private conversations with him and he is regretful of what he did and and what happened and most importantly, the fallout.”
The prosecution called Evans a “leader in this riot,” adding “no rioter was a tourist.” They argued Evans was deliberate, knowledgeable, careful, and fully present, both mentally and physically. They played several clips of the riot in court that they said were taken and posted by Evans on social media. Prosecutors said that video shows rioters breaking through fences and overwhelming police as Evans shouted, “we’re in, we’re in.” | 2022-06-23T01:47:00Z | www.wdtv.com | Former West Virginia lawmaker will serve prison time after January 6th insurrection | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/23/former-west-virginia-lawmaker-will-serve-prison-time-after-january-6th-insurrection/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/23/former-west-virginia-lawmaker-will-serve-prison-time-after-january-6th-insurrection/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A global nonprofit recently honored a fallen Nicholas County deputy who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
Point 27, originally founded in 2014 to honor military members, now honors every fallen officer, their agencies and families.
To honor Deputy Sheriff Baker, who was killed in the line of duty on June 3, Point 27 sent gifts of Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog-tag necklaces inscribed with Matthew 5:9 to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department in Summersville.
In addition, Point 27 sent a keepsake folded flag pendant necklace inscribed with John 15:13 to Baker’s wife.
Point 27 Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength Keepsake Folded Flag Pendant Necklace(Point 27)
“It is tragic that this officer and his family sacrificed so much,” U.S. Army (Ret.) Col. David Dodd, founder of Point 27, said. “We salute his courageous and selfless commitment to service and sacrifice.”
Point 27 has gifted more than 510,000 Shields of Strength to members of the military, more than 220,000 to law enforcement officers and 29,000 Folded Flag Pendant Necklaces to bereaved families of fallen members of the military and law enforcement, including the families of the 13 members of the US military killed in a suicide bombing at the wall of the Kabul Airport last August.
The face of the Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength shows an engraved silver American flag face designed with one flag stripe of blue. The design and scripture were chosen by law enforcement officers. | 2022-06-23T17:08:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Nonprofit honors Nicholas County deputy killed in the line of duty | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/23/nonprofit-honors-nicholas-county-deputy-killed-line-duty/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/23/nonprofit-honors-nicholas-county-deputy-killed-line-duty/ |
Governor Jim Justice(WTAP News)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision on Roe v. Wade.
Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV)
Senator Joe Manchin says he is “deeply disappointed” that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The following is Senator Manchin’s full statement on the decision:
Senator Shelley Moore Capito says she supports this decision and expects West Virginia to also support the decision.
The following is Senator Capito’s full statement on the decision:
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the decision is “long past due” and will soon provide a legal opinion to the Legislature about how it should proceed.
The following is the Attorney General’s full statement on the decision:
Congressman David McKinley says this decision will save countless innocent lives.
Congressman David McKinley (WV-01) | 2022-06-24T15:49:35Z | www.wdtv.com | Gov. Justice will “not hesitate to call a special session” after Roe v. Wade overturned | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/24/gov-justice-releases-statement-overturning-roe-v-wade/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/24/gov-justice-releases-statement-overturning-roe-v-wade/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple emergency crews responded to a working structure fire Friday afternoon in Clarksburg.
The fire, located on Summit Park Avenue, was called in around 1:50 p.m., according to the Harrison County 911 Center.
There is no word on any injuries, officials said.
Officials said the fire is at an abandoned home.
Authorities on the scene said it is unclear what caused the fire.
Responding agencies include Harrison County EMS and Nutter Fort, Reynoldsville, Spelter, Stonewood, and Summit Park Fire Departments.
This a developing story. Stick with 5 News for updates. | 2022-06-24T18:52:04Z | www.wdtv.com | Emergency crews respond to Clarksburg structure fire | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/24/emergency-crews-respond-clarksburg-structure-fire/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/24/emergency-crews-respond-clarksburg-structure-fire/ |
Gifted go-kart replica of former racecar
Ernie Irvan(WDTV)
ANMOORE, W.Va (WDTV) - Friday night means race night in Anmoore, and this Friday night brough NASCAR great Ernie Irvan to town.
Irvan was presented with a go-kart replica of his former racecar, a yellow Kodak-branded wrap. Irvan raced professionally from 1987-1999, winning the Dayota 500 in 1991.
The gift brought back great memories for the retired driver.
“Well, the very first race I ever ran in the Kodak car was at Bristol, the first one I ever won was at Bristol, Tennessee. I think that this might be the reminder of that for tonight,” Swervin’ Irvan said. “It’s really good to be able to come out and visit with a lot of people and hopefully be able to get some attention to the racetrack. It raises money for different people to go racing.”
Irvan isn’t a racing regular nowadays, but he got out on the track for a few laps during the national anthem and for the champions laps.
“It’s really nice,” Irvan said of the go-kart. “Probably will be way faster than I am.”
Local football programs sharpen skills at WVU 7v7 Shootout and Big Man Camp | 2022-06-25T01:07:07Z | www.wdtv.com | NASCAR great Ernie Irvan visits track in Anmoore | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/25/nascar-great-ernie-irvan-visits-track-anmoore/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/25/nascar-great-ernie-irvan-visits-track-anmoore/ |
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