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Franklin "Frank" Lee Rexrode(Franklin "Frank" Lee Rexrode)
Franklin “Frank” Lee Rexrode, 77, a life-long resident of Durbin, passed from this life Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Frank was born Saturday, August 5, 1944, a son of the late Charlie W. and Joanna Washburn Rexrode. He had never married.
Left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Leona Daniels and Jackie Hudak, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, two sisters in law, Virginia “Gin” Rexrode and Shelia Rexrode.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were five siblings, William “Bill” C. Rexrode, Johnny J. Rexrode, Charlie “Allen” Rexrode, Goldie “Lovie” Daniels, and Anna Mae Woods.
Frank was a familiar face where he worked for several years at both the Durbin Hardware Store and DMC (Durbin Mercantile Company). Frank was often seen after his retirement walking around the neighborhood. Besides walking, Frank’s other activity was fishing, at which he excelled. Frank will be greatly missed by everyone that came in contact with him. The Family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center for their excellent care of Frank.
Frank’s request for cremation will be honored. He will then be scattered above Durbin at one of his favorite fishing spots, The Twin Oaks. | 2022-07-01T00:49:43Z | www.wdtv.com | Franklin “Frank” Lee Rexrode | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/30/franklin-frank-lee-rexrode/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/06/30/franklin-frank-lee-rexrode/ |
Michael Todd Brandon Smith(WV Corrections)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Harrison County man faces multiple charges after officers said he threatened and strangled a woman.
Officers were flagged down on Wednesday by a vehicle with two people inside, including the victim who was “visibly distraught and had apparent redness around her neck,” according to a criminal complaint.
Court documents say the victim told officers she was in an argument with Michael T. B. Smith, 37, over a pet when he allegedly threatened to “cover her in gasoline” and shoot her while pointing a rifle “in her direction.”
The victim alleges Smith also “picked her up by her throat” and strangled her twice during the argument.
When she tried to call 911, the report says Smith took her cellphone away from her.
Smith allegedly made threatened to harm and shoot at responding law enforcement, according to the victim.
The report says the victim also told officers Smith was “growing two marijuana plants” outside of the home.
Smith has been charged with strangulation, wanton endangerment, terroristic threats, prohibited person in possession of a firearm and cultivation of marijuana. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-07-01T19:07:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Clarksburg man faces multiple charges after strangling woman | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/clarksburg-man-faces-multiple-charges-after-strangling-woman/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/clarksburg-man-faces-multiple-charges-after-strangling-woman/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the first part of our five part series, Summer Safety for Kids, Dr. John Backus, Director of Emergency Medicine Operations at UHC, joins us to talk about fireworks safety.
1. When you refer to fireworks, what exactly does that mean?
A firework is anything from a sparkler or bottle rocket to roman candles and the M class fireworks which are the big, explosive fireworks everyone gathers around to watch every year.
2. Fireworks are obviously very dangerous, but how often do people actually suffer an injury?
Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the risks associated with fireworks—devastating burns, eye injuries, fires, and even death.
There has been a 50 percent increase nationally in the number of deaths and injuries from fireworks as …
44% of injuries are due to burns
30% of injuries happen to hands and fingers
22% of injuries happen to the head, face, and/or ears
15% of injuries happen to the eyes
These statistics are data provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. What precautions should we take in order to stay safe when using fireworks?
We strongly recommend that you enjoy a professional fireworks display this Fourth of July. However, we know that some people will ignite a few fireworks of their own, so it is recommended to follow these safety tips when using fireworks:
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks
Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often an indication that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents do not realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.
Douse the spent fireworks device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them | 2022-07-01T22:10:43Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Fireworks Safety | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/house-call-fireworks-safety/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/house-call-fireworks-safety/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the final part of our four part series, Jamie Rudash joins us to talk about breastfeeding.
How is UHC ensuring that babies are receiving nutrient rich food?
UHC is one of the first hospitals in West Virginia to use the Medela Silicone Breastmilk Collector. The collection device is designed to be used in combination with breastfeeding for the purpose of collecting moms’ natural let-down reflex from the breast not fed on. It is a double leak proof design and suction base.
How does the breast milk collector work?
During breastfeeding, moms’ breasts often let down (milk flows) at the same time. When attached, the Silicone Breast Milk Collector applies a gentle suction, which takes advantage of the natural let-down reflex and collects the milk from the breast not being fed.
The breast milk collector protects each precious drop of milk from being lost, to ensure that your baby receives as much milk that is available. It is easy to use, simply attach the collector on one breast while feeding from the other to capture your natural let-down. Now you are able to capture milk that would otherwise be wasted; therefore, increasing milk supply.
What is it about this collector that makes such a difference, as UHCs breastfeeding rates exceed the state and national averages?
This devise encourages mothers to breastfeed, due to mom being able to see that she is actually producing colostrum milk.
UHCs current breastfeeding rates are at 80%. Encouraging mothers to breastfeed has been made easier with introduction of the collector. | 2022-07-01T22:11:20Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Breastfeeding Pt. IV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-iv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/house-call-breastfeeding-pt-iv/ |
“Grit and hard work” defines the Bees this summer
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - After a loss to Philip Barbour ended the Bees’ postseason efforts, East Fairmont girls’ basketball returned for the three-week period with a new sense of commitment and elevated plans to get them where every team wants to be this year: Charleston.
The Bees end their three-week period on the heels of a lot of travel, not just around West Virginia, but also out of the state, visiting Tennessee.
The hope being to gain more experience and confidence in winning the close games that didn’t go their way last season.
Along the way of their travels, it allowed the girls to get closer, the amount of travel wasn’t something the Bees have experience before, and it certainly seems to already be playing to their benefit as the team emphasized the better communication and mental toughness this year’s squad has shown this summer.
“The grit and the hard work and the effort that everyone puts out every game, everyone is giving the upmost effort every time they step out on the court and I think the experience we gained through playing is really going to shine, everyone’s dedicated, everyone works hard all the time, there’s 10, 11 girls in the gym weekly, no one takes days off,” said Kenly Rogers.
“The hard work an dedication probably, we are all basically on the same page, this season is gonna be hard but we are going to leave a bunch of tears and sweat on the court, we aren’t gonna give up,” said Morgan Cochran. | 2022-07-01T23:44:29Z | www.wdtv.com | East Fairmont girls’ basketball cites traveling as being pivotal this three-week period | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/east-fairmont-girls-basketball-cites-traveling-being-pivotal-this-three-week-period/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/east-fairmont-girls-basketball-cites-traveling-being-pivotal-this-three-week-period/ |
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Fourth of July is right around the corner and that means celebrations.
Towns around the area will be holding their Fourth of July festivities in the coming days, and of course, many of those will include firework displays.
Buckhannon Firefighter Shane Jenkins says while these displays are put on by professionals, there is still some level of risk.
Mistakes can cause brush fires or injuries.
That’s why Jenkins says fire departments stay ready.
“With it being a commercial show, we have an engine on standby that sits down there where they light the fireworks off, making sure everything is going smoothly with some water there on standby just in case things get out of hand. They are there to quickly control it. Then, we here at the station have extra coverage,” Jenkins said.
Jenkins recommends leaving the fireworks to the professionals. | 2022-07-01T23:44:36Z | www.wdtv.com | How firework shows stay safe | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/how-firework-shows-stay-safe/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/01/how-firework-shows-stay-safe/ |
Gold Star Mother’s Living Memorial took place in Middlebourne Saturday.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Gold Star Mother’s Living Memorial took place in Middlebourne Saturday.
Gold Star Mother’s Living Memorial honors families who have lost sons or daughters in the service.
Through a community effort Gold Star Mothers Living Memorial shows how thankful they are for the men and women who serve our country.
“One of the goal’s of Gold Star Mother’s is that our children’s name not be forgotten. That they are remembered and live on into the future and continue the work that they were doing while they were in service,” said President of Gold Star Mother’s, Terry Cunningham.
Cunningham lost her son to suicide as he served in the National Guard. Her goal is to spread Gold Star Mother’s all over the state.
“Our goal is to if there is property available and the community is backing it and wants to sphere head this very patriotic, very emotional living memorial they can do so,” said Cunningham.
With 4th of July coming up, Cunningham wants us to remember how we received our freedom.
“I think people need to remember that freedom is not free. Somebody gave their life for your freedom,” said Cunningham.
Cunningham wants people to celebrate our veterans, freedom and anyone who lost their life in the service. | 2022-07-02T22:36:12Z | www.wdtv.com | Gold Star Mother’s Living Memorial remembers fallen loved ones | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/02/gold-star-mothers-living-memorial-remembers-fallen-loved-ones/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/02/gold-star-mothers-living-memorial-remembers-fallen-loved-ones/ |
A hot and sunny 4th, then plenty of storms beyond!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today’s weather has greatly improved from yesterday’s, with plenty of sunshine and no scattered showers and storms. The front causing that precipitation yesterday moved to our south overnight, paving the way for a high-pressure system to our north to take hold of us through tomorrow. We can expect mostly clear skies from now through tomorrow evening; that lack of cloud cover tonight will allow tomorrow morning’s lows to fall a bit below average into the upper 50s. Highs tomorrow will be at their warmest for the week, with most towns along and west of I-79 forecasted to break 90 degrees. The UV index will be 10, so if you plan to be outside for your holiday, make sure you are applying and reapplying sunscreen, as well as staying hydrated and taking breaks in the shade or indoors. After sunset, some clouds will start to roll in, but no precipitation will “rain on your parade” if you plan to be out to watch fireworks. However, overnight and into Tuesday, clouds will thicken, and thus begins a very active week of weather, leading off with potentially severe storms Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service has us under a Slight Risk for severe weather, which for us means we’re likely to see scattered wind damage, and we have the potential for isolated instances of large hail. There is a bit of uncertainty in how organized this system will be, but as of now, it’s looking to stay in one organized line of storms as it crosses NCWV, which would increase the number of towns affected by the system. Right now it’s looking to sweep in from the north-northwest to the south-southeast in the early afternoon, clearing by the early evening. But “clear” will not last long; each day for the rest of the week is likely to see scattered afternoon storms, just not as strong as on Tuesday. Regardless, if certain areas get hit with heavy rain on multiple occasions this week, we could have some minor flooding concerns. This active weather won’t be leaving us alone until sometime next weekend.
Tonight: A few clouds, but mostly clear. Low: 59
Tuesday: AM clouds; PM storms, potentially severe. High: 88
Wednesday: Scattered showers and storms. High: 86 | 2022-07-03T23:15:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Sunday Evening Forecast | July 3, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/03/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-3-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/03/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-3-2022/ |
Patrick Bolyard(WV Corrections)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown man has been charged after officers said he stabbed another man during an altercation.
Officers were dispatched to a home in Morgantown Sunday night around 10:30 for a reported disturbance, according to a criminal complaint.
Two men were on the ground with a crowd of people around them when officers arrived on the scene. One man, later identified as Patrick Bolyard 37, of Morgantown, was restrained by witnesses, officers said.
Officers said the other man was laying on his side with multiple stab wounds. A knife was reportedly just feet away from the victim.
Court documents say the knife had blood on both the blade and the handle.
Witnesses on the scene told officers Bolyard was walking down the road “yelling obscenities” and “thought he was on Rt. 19.” The report says Bolyard walked up the victim’s driveway “yelling and screaming,” and said he was “going to kill” the victim before the altercation.
Bolyard said the victim “threatened to kill” him, which resulted in the stabbing, the report says.
Officers said Bolyard told them someone drove by his house and “yelled obscenities and threats at him, so he went looking for them.”
While providing aid, deputies said the victim had over 12 stab wounds and over 28 different puncture marks in his shirt which were consistent with the knife used.
Bolyard has been charged with malicious assault and wounding. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $150,000 bond.
The victim’s condition is not known. | 2022-07-05T16:39:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown man charged with stabbing another man ‘over 12 times’ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/05/morgantown-man-charged-with-stabbing-another-man-over-12-times/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/05/morgantown-man-charged-with-stabbing-another-man-over-12-times/ |
A wet and stormy rest of the week!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Tuesday everyone!! Today marked the change that we were expecting. After ending the holiday weekend on a dry note, the atmosphere is in line to usher in round after round of showers and storms all the way into the weekend. This morning we saw the first of a line of thunderstorms move through. Most of us didn’t really see more than 1/4″ of rain, but down near Charleston, up to 2″ of rain fell. Tomorrow we’ll see some scattered showers around, but the next good shot of thunderstorms will be on Thursday into Friday. With the potential of ongoing rain, we could possibly be looking at flooding in some of our areas by the end of the week. Temperatures will continue to stay in the 80s this week, but with the humidity, it will feel a bit uncomfortable. Our weather will begin to improve later on Saturday and then by Sunday, we’re looking at sunnier skies.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and mostly cloudy: High 87
Thursday: Thunderstorms: High 83
Friday: Scattered storms: High 82 | 2022-07-05T22:17:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | July 5th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/05/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-5th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/05/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-5th-2022/ |
Bees finish out the three-week period with big expectations
Warming up with East Fairmont Volleyball(wdtv)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - East Fairmont Volleyball joins this week’s warmup, bringing an inside view of this year’s team from the freshman, sophomore and senior perspective.
Returning senior Kaitlyn Kelley will be stepping into a new role this year, as a captain, “I think its a really big position, It means leading my team, keeping a positive attitude even if were losing or were getting frustrated over something silly, it’s not all about just the label... I want to be able to be that person that people come to if they’re having problems and be that person to be like, its okay.” | 2022-07-06T03:22:08Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with East Fairmont Volleyball | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/06/warming-up-with-east-fairmont-volleyball/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/06/warming-up-with-east-fairmont-volleyball/ |
Heather Jordan and Samuel Leonard(WV Corrections)
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Two Marion County people were charged after officers said children were walking “in and out of traffic” and lived in a house that had trash throughout.
Officers were on North Pike Street when multiple drivers said two children were “going in and out of traffic” and the man who “appeared to be intoxicated” was with them stumbling and staggering into traffic, according to a criminal complaint.
Further investigation by officers revealed the children walked to a store on Pike Street for Heather Jordan, 34, to purchase “a few items.” When they did not return, she sent the man to check on them, the report says.
Officers contacted CPS who went to Jordan’s home and spoke with her and Samuel Leonard, 29. While speaking to them, officers and CPS reportedly noticed animal feces on the floor and a smell of animal urine that someone “tried to cover … by pouring carpet cleaner on the floor … but was unable to sweep it up” before officials entered the home.
In the home, the report says there was “trash and junk stored everywhere” in one room and the kitchen, piles of toys stacked along a hallway, trash and clothes “scattered everywhere” in a room the two children stayed in and more trash “all over the floor” in a room a 2-year-old slept in.
When asked about the trash in the 2-year-old’s room, Jordan allegedly told officers it was “caused by a trash bag that had just busted while cleaning.”
Officers also reported trash and beer cans were gathered against the side of the home and a garage that had one side “at least completely full up to the windows of the garage door with trash.”
Both Jordan and Leonard have been charged with child neglect creating risk of injury. They are being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-07-06T21:42:05Z | www.wdtv.com | Two people charged for allowing children to live in deplorable conditions | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/06/two-people-charged-allowing-children-live-deplorable-conditions/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/06/two-people-charged-allowing-children-live-deplorable-conditions/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,002 new businesses statewide during the month of June, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.
Gilmer County led the state in the percentage of new business growth through June with a total of seven new business registrations, a 2.40% increase.
Counties that lead the state in total businesses registered for the month of June were Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Raleigh and Cabell.
Kanawha County successfully registered 119 businesses while Berkeley County reported 111 new registrations. In Monongalia County, 76 businesses registered. Raleigh County had 59 new businesses register and Cabell County totaled 58 registrations for the month.
Statewide, West Virginia registered 12,796 new businesses in the previous 12-month period, from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
Click here to review county-by-county growth on the Business Statistics Database. | 2022-07-07T15:29:35Z | www.wdtv.com | More than 1,000 business registered statewide in June | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/more-than-1000-business-registered-statewide-june/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/more-than-1000-business-registered-statewide-june/ |
Tanner L. Moore(WV Corrections)
MARLINTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A man has been charged in Pocahontas County after officers said he murdered a woman.
Officers were dispatched to Marlinton on July 3 and saw a deceased woman, later identified as Angela Garretson, “lying on her stomach over a hill in a recently cut field,” according to a criminal complaint.
Garretson reportedly had two holes in the back of her hoodie.
Additional crews arrived on scene and determined Garretson had three gunshot wounds to her body, according to court documents.
Officers said Tanner Moore, 25, went to the WVSP Marlinton Detachment on July 6 and said in a recorded statement that he “shot and murdered the victim.”
Moore has been charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is being held without bond at Southern Regional Jail. | 2022-07-07T18:34:41Z | www.wdtv.com | Man charged with murdering woman in Pocahontas County | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/man-charged-with-murdering-woman-pocahontas-county/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/man-charged-with-murdering-woman-pocahontas-county/ |
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - State Police have identified the armed man shot by police on a busy highway in Bradley who died from his injuries.
The suspect has been identified as Matthew Scott Jones, 36, of Culpeper, Virginia, according to Captain Maddy with the West Virginia State Police.
Jones died late Wednesday morning from his injuries.
CLICK HERE for prior coverage from our affiliate station WVVA. | 2022-07-07T21:35:38Z | www.wdtv.com | Armed man shot by officers in Raleigh County identified | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/armed-man-shot-by-officers-raleigh-county-identified/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/armed-man-shot-by-officers-raleigh-county-identified/ |
MOUNT CLARE, W.Va (WDTV) - One person is being life-flighted to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Mount Clare.
The crash, which happened on Buckhannon Pike, was called in to officials on Thursday just before 5:00 p.m., according to the Harrison County 911 Center.
Officials said the accident has blocked the roadway. It is not known at this time when the roadway will reopen.
State Police Bridgeport responded to the crash in addition to Anmoore, Nutter Fort and Stonewood Fire Departments. | 2022-07-07T21:36:04Z | www.wdtv.com | One person life-flighted in Mount Clare crash, roadway blocked | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/one-person-life-flighted-mount-clare-crash-roadway-blocked/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/one-person-life-flighted-mount-clare-crash-roadway-blocked/ |
The weekend is coming, but we have to get through some storms first!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It was a cloudy day out with just some time of the sun peaking through. We are not expecting to see too much in terms of showers or storms tonight. Most of the activity that is to the west of us will move south. Overnight we will likely see more stars, then in the morning, we could see some dense patchy fog in the area. Friday will end up being a mostly sunny day, but as we end the day, we’ll begin to see showers and thunderstorms developing to the west of us. Those storms will move in during the overnight hours and some of them could produce heavy downpours. The lingering clouds won’t be too soon to depart on Saturday, but by the end of the day, we should see some decreasing clouds. Sunday and Monday is looking very nice with temperatures rising too.
Friday: AM Fog, then PM storms: High 88
Sunday: Mostly sunny: High 85 | 2022-07-07T23:09:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | July 7th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-7th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/07/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-7th-2022/ |
Jeanie Malick(Picasa | Jeanie Malick)
Jeanie Malick, age 72, of, Clarksburg, WV, inherited her eternal life July 2, 2022, at the Miletree Center in Spencer, WV. She was born February 12, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri to Milo Raymond Salyer and C. Margie Jordan. Her parents moved to Versailles, Missouri to purchase and operate the Pioneer Restaurant. She graduated from Central High School, Springfield, Missouri, in 1968, where she was a bass drummer in the renown, all female, Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps. In 1991 she graduated from Lincoln University School of Nursing, Jefferson City, Missouri. She met her future husband James Malick, in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000 at United Methodist Church Missionary Training Center on the campus of Candler Seminary. She married Jim on February 13, 2005, at West Milford Charge UMC, West Milford, WV. Shortly after Jim was appointed to Memorial UMC, then Peterstown UMC, on to the Gassaway Charge UMC and finally retirement only to be appointed to Duff Street United Methodist Church, Clarksburg WV. She was active in the United Methodist Women in all churches, where she held various offices. She was also active in the WV Conference of the UMC United Methodist Women, holding various offices and making friends that were there to encourage her through her disease, of dementia, right to the very end. In Versailles her three children were born, Tom, James “Jimmy”, and Tim. She was extremely proud of all her sons, their marriages, children, careers, and successes. Each possessing different talents and abilities. In Missouri she was employed as a surgery room nurse and later a hospice nurse. She also worked as an EMT, with her best friend Cindy Gray, Barb and Vicky, on the Mid-Mo Ambulance Service and volunteered as Training & Safety Officer of the Versailles Rural Fire Protection Department. She originated the Versailles Apple Festival that began in 1980. She was appointed as the associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Versailles, Missouri after graduating from the UMC Course of Study. Jeanie took her love of God, nursing, and people and founded the Matthew 25 Ministry, a free health clinic in Versailles, MO. In West Virginia she answered her called to be a pastor’s wife. She volunteered at the Susan Dewhoff Memorial Clinic in West Milford. She served as a Parish Nurse graduating from WV University. She was an active part of the WV Conference of the United Methodist Church, in the Minister’s Mates holding various offices and making friends, Jeanie never met a stranger, knowing the names of store clerks and church members alike. She served as the Chairperson of the WV UMC Health and Wellness Committee and at the Conference Connectional Table. She leaves behind her husband Jim, of Clarksburg WV and Shallotte NC; her five children, Tom Leeper and wife Jenny of Acworth, GA; James (Jimmy) Robert Leeper and wife Sanam of Doha, Qatar; Tim Leeper and wife Erica of St. Louis, MO; Rebecca Malick Butler of Fairmont WV; Jeffrey Malick and wife Kira of Fairmont WV; nine grandchildren, Sidney Leeper, Issacc Leeper, RJ Butler, Nicole Butler, AJ Butler, Grace Leeper, Luci Malick, Myles Leeper, and Tyler Wisenbaler, her special friend Ann Hickman Heater of Gassaway WV, and many Braxton Co crafting friends. Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother James Leeper and her best friend Cindy Gray. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 12, at Duff Street United Methodist Church, Clarksburg, WV., with Rev. Virgil “Butch” Huffman officiating. A time of visitation with be hosted by her family from 10am till noon the hour of her Service of Celebration. Per Jeanie’s wishes her remains will be cremated with ashes being spread across the beach property in NC, to fulfill the plans of her and her husband retiring together at “the Beach” in NC. The family would like to extend a grateful thanks to the Genesis Miletree Center, Spencer, WV for providing Jeanie a second home and family with special care and love and the Kanawha Hospice Care. Jeanie’s wishes were for ministry to continue in her memory. Please donate to WV Conference UMC Hunger Ministries, c/o Duff Street UMC, 400 Duff Avenue, Clarksburg WV by mail or online at duffstreetchurch.org website and on Facebook Thank you to Amos Carvelli Funeral Home for being there for the family at this most precious time in our lives. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-07-08T19:26:39Z | www.wdtv.com | Jeanie Malick | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/08/jeanie-malick/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/08/jeanie-malick/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A local waitress got a generous tip from a customer that relieved some stress off her back.
Jacqueline Rhodes is a waitress at the Applebee’s in White Hall.
A normal day of work for her turned into a blessing when a couple came in and ordered dinner, leaving her a generous tip.
“When I went to go cash them out, he handed me a $100 bill,” Rhodes said. “I was like ‘I’ll be right back with your cash,’ and he just told me to keep it.”
His check was a little over $50, leaving her roughly a $50 tip.
But the generosity didn’t end there. The man approached her again.
“‘Is that table across from ours yours?’, and he handed me another $100 bill,” Rhodes said. “He goes ‘Here just tell him I said thank you for his service. He’s a vet and keep the change.’”
She was in shock again and went over to tell the couple at the table their meal was paid for.
“If someone was paying for my food, I’d want to buy dessert and stuff, so I went over to the table, and I was like ‘Well, this kind man just told you thank you for your service. Do you guys want any dessert or anything,’ and they were like ‘No, no, no. You deserve the tip. Keep it,’ so I got another $50 tip.”
It all amounted to about $100 in tips, but Rhodes tells us it was worth so much more to her since the unexpected kindness came at a time when she was in need.
“I had my car payment coming up, so I was like, well you know, I was like on the verge of tears,” Rhodes said. | 2022-07-08T23:27:47Z | www.wdtv.com | Local waitress surprised with generous tips | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/08/local-waitress-surprised-with-generous-tips/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/08/local-waitress-surprised-with-generous-tips/ |
The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Brusht Fork Rd. in Barbour County.
One person flown to hospital after crash in Barbour County(Chris Thaxton)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - One person has been flown to a hospital after a crash Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Officials say it was a one-vehicle accident.
The driver was flown by medical helicopter to Ruby Memorial. No other injuries were reported. | 2022-07-10T19:32:36Z | www.wdtv.com | 1 flown to Ruby Memorial after crash | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/10/1-flown-ruby-memorial-after-crash/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/10/1-flown-ruby-memorial-after-crash/ |
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This summer’s dry weather is having negative and positive impacts on crops.
Farmers say beans are struggling the most, and corn stalks are not growing as tall as usual.
“Beans have been rough; we literally, that’s what we hauled a lot of water for and dumped it in the fields. Corn, it made our stalks a lot shorter than normal. Normally, they were over our head,” said Tim Belcher, owner of Rolling Meadows Farm. | 2022-07-11T14:32:46Z | www.wdtv.com | Dry summer weather has impacts on crops | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/09/dry-summer-weather-has-impacts-crops/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/09/dry-summer-weather-has-impacts-crops/ |
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - For the second time this year, Sunset Ellis Drive-In is forced to close because of projector issues.
According to a Facebook post, the drive in’s projector broke down Sunday night. The post further apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes to get it fixed soon.
This comes after the drive-in was vandalized over the winter that delayed its opening by three weeks.
Shinnston drive-in theater set to open after vandalism
The drive-in opened and had a successful opening weekend, but the projector had problems on the second weekend, forcing another closure.
The Sunset Ellis Restaurant, also owned by the Ellis family, closed on June 26th after more than 60 years in business. | 2022-07-11T20:12:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Shinnston drive-in closes again due to projector issues | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/shinnston-drive-in-closes-again-due-projector-issues/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/shinnston-drive-in-closes-again-due-projector-issues/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A fire at Bon Vista Apartments in Morgantown has residents there in shock.
Bon Vista Apartments in Morgantown went up in flames Sunday afternoon. Several fire departments were on the scene and it took them hours to put out the fire.
Dave Paraj lives at Bon Vista. He was there as the chaos began.
“So around 11:15 around that time the fire alarm went off. We came out of the first apartment and started blazing. You could already see the flames coming out. pretty quickly the fire spread through the roof. Debris as well was falling down. That’s how it started,” said Dave.
Officials say 4 units were destroyed leaving several people with no home or belongings.
One of those people is a WVU student. WVU does provide emergency services just in case things like this happen.
“What we are doing is reaching out to that student as we do in any situation like this offering assistance in any way possible. The details vary as to what that particular student needs. It’s an ongoing process as we evaluate this,” said Johnson.
While no people were hurt in the fire, officials say a dog did die.
The state fire marshal’s office is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire. | 2022-07-11T21:46:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Community reacts to Morgantown apartment complex fire | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/fire-takes-out-apartment-complex/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/fire-takes-out-apartment-complex/ |
Naming rights agreement with Heinz not renewed after 20 years
NFL logos adorn Heinz Field before the start of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
PITTSBURGH (WDTV) - Heinz Field is no longer after a new naming rights agreement between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Acrisure, LLC.
With the Heinz agreement set to expire after 20 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers will begin their 2022 campaigns within the newly-minted Acrisure Stadium. Acrisure is a Michigan-based financial tech company.
The new agreement is set for 15 years.
WVU will play one of the first contests under the Acrisure name on Sept. 1 against Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. | 2022-07-11T21:46:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Home of the Steelers renamed Acrisure Stadium | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/home-steelers-renamed-acrisure-stadium/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/11/home-steelers-renamed-acrisure-stadium/ |
BREAKING: Fire erupts on West Pike Street in Clarksburg
Firefighters on the scene, details still emerging
Fire erupts on West Pike Street in Clarksburg(WDTV)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A fire broke out on West Pike Street in Clarksburg Monday night.
Both the Clarksburg and Bridgeport fire departments were dispatched to the residential building shortly before 9:15 P.M. The Clarksburg Police Department secured the scene and Harrison County EMS squads arrived shortly after.
It’s unclear right now if there was anyone inside at the time, but lots of residents had evacuated by the time a 5 News reporter was on the scene.
There’s been no official reports on if anyone was hurt, or how much damage the fire caused.
This is a developing story. You can stick with 5 News online, on air, and on our 5 News app for the latest details. | 2022-07-12T02:44:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Fire erupts on West Pike Street in Clarksburg | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/fire-erupts-west-pike-street-clarksburg/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/fire-erupts-west-pike-street-clarksburg/ |
Annual report given about The Bridge.(Madeline Edwards)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - General Manager at The Bridge Sports Complex Droo Callahan gave the first full-year annual report for the Bridgeport City Council.
Callahan went over some of the statistics from the past year. This included the fact that 939 people had taken swimming classes at the Citynet Center since the facility opened.
He talked about the programs offered for all ages from exercise classes to sports teams.
Callahan said that club sports had gone exceptionally well. They currently have Volleyball and Swimming club leagues.
“Creating a sporting club creates a culture unbeknownst to anything else. So, it has been a fantastic start. You know, we get good reviews and bad reviews like anything else,” he told the council.
Callahan hoped to bring more club sports to The Bridge. | 2022-07-12T03:47:35Z | www.wdtv.com | General Manager gives The Bridge’s annual report for city council | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/general-manager-gives-bridges-annual-report-city-council/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/general-manager-gives-bridges-annual-report-city-council/ |
Owner searches for missing service dog near Smithfield, PA and Morgantown, WV.(Bridget Spangler)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Bridget Spangler from Colorado continued to look for her Seizure Alert Service Dog that ran away after a car accident just over the West Virginia border near Cheat Lake in May.
Spangler stayed in the area to search for awhile but had to return home due to the cost to stay.
Since then, she has had several seizures and been unable to do things without a family member with her.
However, Spangler returned to the area in early July as people had spotted Heidi.
She enlisted the assistance of animal recovery experts. Heidi was last seen near Gans Woodbridge Road and Brown Lane in Smithfield, PA.
“She’s not going to let herself be caught. We have to catch her with a trap. We just, need sightings called. We just, need sightings. No one is going to be able to catch this dog. We’re talking seven weeks now. She’s been out on her own,” Spangler said.
She added she was not leaving until she could bring Heidi home.
However, the cost continues to grow the longer she has to stay.
A GoFundMe was started to assist her in this time of need.
If you do spot Heidi, Spangler asked to contact her.
(719) 640-2651, bspangler2018@gmail.com | 2022-07-12T05:19:59Z | www.wdtv.com | Woman continues search for her seizure alert dog | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/woman-continues-search-her-seizure-alert-dog/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/woman-continues-search-her-seizure-alert-dog/ |
By WDTV News Staff and Kristin Nelson
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/WDTV) - The Horry County Coroner’s Office identified the victim found with gunshot wounds after a car crash last week.
Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden said Joshua Wilson, 40, from Parkersburg, West Virginia, died from his injuries Sunday morning, according to WMBF. | 2022-07-12T17:38:07Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia man dies after shooting, car crash in Myrtle Beach | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/west-virginia-man-dies-after-myrtle-beach-shooting-car-crash/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/west-virginia-man-dies-after-myrtle-beach-shooting-car-crash/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Omicron BA.5 variant of Covid-19 is beginning to spread in West Virginia.
5′s John Blashke has the latest from health officials.
Health experts are now saying the Omicron BA.5 variant of coronavirus is the dominant strain of the virus in the U.S. accounting for two thirds of new infections in the country.
West Virginia has been seeing a steady rise in covid cases over the past few weeks along with the rest of the country. Covid hospitalizations have been increasing too and a nursing shortage could add to that problem.
The states covid Czar Clay Marsh advised West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted to help alleviate these difficulties.
“This is particularly important for West Virginians over 50 years old because we know this variant is very highly contagious and has a couple of properties that make it more difficult than other variants we’ve faced,” said Marsh.
There are currently over 2,800 active covid cases in West Virginia -- that’s twice as many compared to just a couple months ago.
Marsh says the state is facing the early impacts of the new subvariant. He warns this elusive strain has the potential to reinfect people that have already been infected with other subvariants.
“It binds to our bodies cells much more avidly it binds like the delta variant did -- and it also has a very substantial ability to evade our immune systems,” said Marsh.
Marsh drove home the importance of vaccinations, that up to date shots are the best way to reduce risk of a serious covid infection citing the likelihood of dying from covid is 42 times higher in those who are unvaccinated.
He says a national study from Walgreens this week found 42% of covid tests came back positive which he attributed to BA.5.
Keeping you connected in Bridgeport, John Blashke 5 news. | 2022-07-12T22:11:26Z | www.wdtv.com | Omicron BA.5 variant beginning to make impact in West Virginia | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/omicron-ba5-variant-beginning-make-impact-west-virginia/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/omicron-ba5-variant-beginning-make-impact-west-virginia/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A video submitted to 5 News by Natalie Price Hagan shows what appears to be a lightning strike at the Harrison Power Plant in Haywood.
The plant, which is owned and operated by FirstEnergy, was not impacted by the lightning strike, according to a plant manager who was on site during the storm.
The plant manager further said the stacks at the plant have lightning protection.
Click on the video above to watch the apparent lightning strike. | 2022-07-12T22:11:57Z | www.wdtv.com | WATCH: Video shows apparent lightning strike at Harrison Power Plant | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/watch-video-shows-apparent-lightning-strike-harrison-power-plant/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/watch-video-shows-apparent-lightning-strike-harrison-power-plant/ |
It was a stormy day! So what comes next?
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It was a stormy afternoon and some of those storms produced some very gusty winds, large hail, and significant downpours. There are still a few showers left out here, but for the most part, we’ll be looking at just clouds starting to clear out. Rain totals from these storms were impressive with some areas seeing just over 2″. All this rain will mean fog in the morning starting anytime after 3 am. That will clear out and we’ll be left with a gorgeous day, with just the possibility of a passing rain shower later in the day.
Wednesday: AM Fog, then mostly sunny: High 86
Thursday: Mostly sunny: High 84
Friday: Mostly sunny: High 86 | 2022-07-12T23:41:10Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | July 12th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-12th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/12/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-12th-2022/ |
Sole possession of top spot within MLB Draft League
West Virginia Black Bears(WDTV)
GRANVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - The MLB Draft looms this upcoming weekend, but the West Virginia Black Bears are focused on their hot streak within the MLB Draft League.
The Bears defeated Trenton Monday night 6-3 and hoped to carry that momentum into Tuesday. West Virginia got off to a 2-1 deficit, but surged back in the fourth inning.
A handful of errors and a few hits resulted in a six-run inning for the Black Bears, catapulting them to a 7-2 lead.
West Virginia defeated the Thunder 8-3 in seven innings and took sole possession of first place within the league. | 2022-07-13T03:12:03Z | www.wdtv.com | Black Bears claim first place with win over Trenton | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/black-bears-claim-first-place-with-win-over-trenton/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/black-bears-claim-first-place-with-win-over-trenton/ |
A tractor trailer carrying a load of frozen chicken flipped over in Randolph County Monday morning.(Facebook: Randolph County Sheriff's Office)
HARMAN, W.Va (WDTV) - A tractor trailer carrying a load of frozen chicken flipped over in Randolph County Monday morning.
According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the Harman area on US 33 around 11 a.m. on July 11.
The driver, who was hauling frozen chicken from Moorefield to Columbus, Ohio, told officers he was driving down Allegheny Mountain going into a curve when the lost air pressure to the truck and trailer, lost control and went into the ditch.
The truck going into the ditch caused the load to shift inside the trailer and flip onto its side, officers said.
The driver of the semi denied medical treatment and walked away with minor injuries.
Crews remained on scene until 8 a.m. the next morning when the roadway was cleared, authorities said.
Randolph County EMS, Harman Volunteer Fire Department and West Virginia DOH responded to the accident. | 2022-07-13T14:59:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Semi hauling frozen chicken flips over | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/semi-hauling-frozen-chicken-flips-over/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/semi-hauling-frozen-chicken-flips-over/ |
Rickey Murray(WV Corrections)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown man was charged after officers said a robbed a bank on High Street Tuesday afternoon.
Rickey Murray, 65, entered the Citizens Bank in Morgantown around 3:30 p.m. wearing a visor, sweater and a bandage on his face, according to a criminal complaint.
Officers said Murray told a teller he had a gun and “stole an unknown amount of money from a cash drawer.”
Murray allegedly left the bank on foot and traveled east on Walnut Street where he removed his visor and sweater and placed them on top of a garbage can before entering the South Park neighborhood.
Detectives identified Murray while reviewing surveillance footage and located him while investigating an unrelated incident.
Murray has been charged with felony bank robbery. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-07-13T16:30:43Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown man charged in bank robbery | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/morgantown-man-charged-bank-robbery/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/morgantown-man-charged-bank-robbery/ |
Rusty and Rebekah Weikle(WV Corrections)
SUMMERS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Court documents obtained by 5 News reveal the gruesome details of a four-year-old’s murder in Summers County.
Law enforcement responded to Barger Springs Road in Forest Hill on Tuesday just before 8:30 a.m. where the young girl was found dead, according to a criminal complaint.
Troopers who arrived on scene saw the four-year-old girl laying in a small bed with a “large laceration across her throat and a large amount of blood in the bed.”
The home was also in deplorable conditions, according to officers.
Court documents say Rusty Weikle, 30, “committed the murder” in the early morning hours on Tuesday and laid in bed with Rebakah Weikle, 30, while the girl was dead in another room in the home.
Investigators said Rusty conspired with Rebakah to murder the girl by stabbing her in the chest four times and cutting her throat.
Troopers conducted interviews where Rebakah said Rusty left their bedroom for a long period of time. When he came back to the bedroom, he allegedly told Rebakah he “took care of the problem” and that he killed their daughter.
The report also says Rebakah helped Rusty “clean the blood up from the victim” and did not provide aid to the girl or attempt to call emergency services.
Rebakah and Rusty Weikle have both been charged with murder, child neglect resulting in death, child abuse resulting in death and conspiracy. Both are being held at Southern Regional Jail. | 2022-07-13T19:30:13Z | www.wdtv.com | Court documents reveal gruesome details of 4-year-old’s murder | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/court-documents-reveal-gruesome-details-4-year-olds-murder/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/court-documents-reveal-gruesome-details-4-year-olds-murder/ |
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis County Sheriff is putting out a dire alert about a hidden fentanyl attack on the public.
The Department posted on Facebook urging the public to be cautious of folded bills because they could contain deadly fentanyl.
The sheriff is also asking families to educate their children not to pick up any precisely folded money they may find.
According to the post, the amount of powder next to the penny is more than enough to kill anyone that it comes into contact with.
Lewis County Sheriff warns of fentanyl laced money(Facebook: Lewis County Sheriff's Department)
For more information, contact the Lewis County Sheriff at 304-269-8251. | 2022-07-13T19:30:20Z | www.wdtv.com | Lewis County Sheriff warns of fentanyl laced money | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/lewis-county-sheriff-warns-fentanyl-laced-money/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/lewis-county-sheriff-warns-fentanyl-laced-money/ |
How renter's insurance helps in times of loss(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Sunday’s fire at Bon Vista apartments in Morgantown left several people with nothing.
Officials say four units were destroyed.
While some in the community are pitching in to help, those impacted are still trying to figure out how to replace their belongings and, in some cases, find a place to stay.
That’s where renter’s insurance comes in.
Larry Tenney is an insurance agent in Clarksburg, he said renters insurance exists for situations just like this, and can help you get money to replace lost items and even a living stipend.
He recommends keeping documents of all your belongings in a fire box in your apartment..
“When you’re renting its gunna be anything that’s yours. It’s gunna be anything from clothing to furniture that’s gunna be yours. Anything you have in there whether it’s electronic equipment, furnishings, jewelry, things like that,” said Tenney
While the cause of the Bon Vista fire is still under investigation, Tenney said regardless of who is at fault, renters insurance would still cover you. | 2022-07-13T21:29:38Z | www.wdtv.com | How renter’s insurance helps in times of loss | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/how-renters-insurance-helps-times-loss/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/13/how-renters-insurance-helps-times-loss/ |
Sunny skies and nice temperatures as we close in on the weekend!
Today: Skies will be mostly sunny, with a few clouds pushing into our region. Winds will come from the west at 5-10 mph, and temperatures reach the mid-80s, around average for this time of year. Overall, today will be seasonable, with just a few clouds. High: 85.
Tonight: A few clouds will push into our region, leading to partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light, and temperatures will drop into the low-60s. Overall, a mild, calm night, with just a few clouds. Low: 61.
Friday: Skies will be mostly sunny during the afternoon, with clouds increasing during the evening. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Overall, expect a seasonable, sunny end to the weekend. High: 86.
Saturday: Skies will be partly cloudy, with most of the clouds coming during the afternoon and evening. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the upper-80s, a few degrees above-average and feeling slightly warmer because of the sunshine and humidity. So make sure to stay hydrated and cool. Overall, expect a seasonably warm afternoon, with more filtered sunshine. High: 89. | 2022-07-14T11:12:38Z | www.wdtv.com | Joseph Williams’ Morning Forecast | July 14, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/14/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-14-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/14/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-14-2022/ |
How long will this gorgeous weather last?
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Lots of beautiful weather across north central West Virginia! Temperatures were just about average, in the mid-80s and the relative humidity was in that comfort zone. The few clouds that we have right now in the area will be clearing out tonight and tomorrow we’re looking at a mostly sunny day with maybe a few degrees warmer. If you’re wondering if this nice weather will hold out through the weekend, we’re looking pretty good. Even though we’re expecting more clouds going into the weekend, showers will be holding off till probably Sunday. We will start seeing the temperatures rising, and on Sunday we could be back into the low 90s. Starting on Monday temperatures come back down again, but the trade-off will be heavier showers and storms. Don’t expect to see much of a break from the scattered showers until we get later into the week.
Tonight: Mostly clear: Low: 60
Saturday: Partly cloudy: High 87
Sunday: Mostly cloudy: High 87 | 2022-07-14T22:57:31Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin Corriveau’s Evening Forecast | July 14th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/14/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-14th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/14/kevin-corriveaus-evening-forecast-july-14th-2022/ |
Hawks return after an undefeated regular season last fall
Warming Up with University football(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - University’s Luke Hudson and Jacob Stevens join this week’s warmup to chat about Hawk’s football.
Hudson will be taking over the role as starting quarterback, “I feel good, I feel comfortable, living with the offensive coordinator definitely, it helps a lot and I’ve grown up with a lot of the guys that I’m playing with now, so that’s always fun I feel comfortable.”
Now a senior, Stevens is excited to step into a leadership role, ”It feels good so far being a leader I always wanted to be like a captain of the team and lead the charge but I’ve had great leaders throughout my years here.”
His previous teammates have shown him the ropes of being a leader, They’re all just really hard workers they pushed us hard at practice when we weren’t really that energized, they always energized us and they’d always make sure we were always in the weight room, always on time and always working hard is a big one.”
University returns after an undefeated regular season last fall and a trip to the Class AAA Quarterfinals. | 2022-07-15T02:27:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Warming Up with University Football | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/warming-up-with-university-football/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/warming-up-with-university-football/ |
Ryan Hernandez secured a homer to put West Virginia on top
WV Black Bears top the Scrappers 3-2(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Black bears retruned to the Mon again tonight, this time opening their series with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Blaze Brothers walked in the first run of the night for the Bears in the bottom of the first, but the scoreboard remained dry until the bottom of the fifth, where Hernandez slammed a homer into left field, bringing in Brothers for another run to put West Virginia up 3-2, the final for the evening.
West Virginia is back at the Mon tomorrow for the second game of their Scrappers series, first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. | 2022-07-15T03:33:28Z | www.wdtv.com | The WV Black Bears come out on top over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/wv-black-bears-come-out-top-over-mahoning-valley-scrappers/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/wv-black-bears-come-out-top-over-mahoning-valley-scrappers/ |
Participating in a ceremonial groundbreaking for renovations to the Citizens Bank of WV Amphitheatre at Davis & Elkins College are, from left, Applied Construction Solutions Project Manager Derrick Pritt, ACS Human Resources Generalist and Queen Silvia LXXX Kara Alvarez, Davis & Elkins College Vice President for Institutional Advancement Scott Goddard, Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of West Virginia and D&E Trustee Nathaniel S. Bonnell, Randolph County Commissioner Chris Siler, Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco and Elkins City Clerk Jessica Sutton.(Davis & Elkins College)
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Leaders from Davis & Elkins College and the Randolph County community are coming together to bring new life to the College’s outdoor Amphitheatre and expand usage possibilities for the structure.
Officials said work will soon begin on what will be named the Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre at D&E with hopes of completion in September.
The newly designed Amphitheatre will feature a roof to allow for performances in inclement weather and lighting for nighttime events.
In addition, the structure will have capabilities for a variety of production equipment. The current concrete platform and steps will also be enhanced.
The facility has served the College and community for decades as the stage for the coronation of Mountain State Forest Festival Queen Silvia as well as a venue for concerts, performances and celebrations, officials said.
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place in early July with officials from the College, Citizens Bank of West Virginia, the city of Elkins, Randolph County Commission and Applied Construction Solutions, Inc.
“Breaking ground for a new Amphitheatre is further evidence of the commitment of Davis & Elkins College to serve the Randolph County community,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “This stage will be the gathering place for the greater community for the coronation of Queen Silvia at the Mountain State Forest Festival, concerts, fireworks, theatrical productions and recitals among so much more.” | 2022-07-15T20:30:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Amphitheatre renovations at Davis & Elkins set to begin | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/amphitheatre-renovations-davis-elkins-set-begin/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/amphitheatre-renovations-davis-elkins-set-begin/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Welcome back to UHC’s House Call on WDTV. In the third part of our five part series, Summer Safety for Kids, Dr. John Backus, Director of Emergency Medicine Operations at UHC, joins us to talk about summer safety tips and ways to keep children safe and healthy while enjoying their summer.
1. What should parents or guardians do to ensure safety?
Drownings rank fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury deaths in the United States. It is important to:
Supervise children when in or around water, and a responsible adult should be present while constantly watching children swim,
Teach kids how to swim-formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning,
Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and
Install a four-sided fence around your home pool.
Take a friend along even though you may be a good swimmer, you never know when you may need help. Having friends around is safer and just more fun!
Know your limits and watch out for the “too’s” — too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much hard activity.
DO wear a life jacket when boating, jet skiing, water skiing, rafting, or fishing.
2. When it comes to water safety, what shouldn’t we do?
You want to make certain that you…
Do not ignore the currents. Water currents can change quickly! If you get caught in a strong current, don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you have passed through it. Near piers, jetties (lines of big rocks), small dams, and docks, the current gets unpredictable and could knock you around. If you find it hard to move around, head to shore. Learn to recognize and watch for dangerous waves and signs of rip currents — water that is a weird color, really choppy, foamy, or filled with debris.
Do not ignore weather signs. If you spot bad weather (dark clouds, lighting), pack up and take the fun inside.
DO not mess around in the water. Pushing or dunking your friends can get easily out of hand.
DO not dive into shallow water. If you don’t know how deep the water is, then refrain from diving in what could potentially be shallow water.
3. Being in or near water can also result in Recreation Water Illnesses or RWI. What is RWI and why should we be so concerned?
Recreational water illnesses are diseases that people can get from the water they swim and play in—like pools, hot tubs, water playgrounds, oceans, lakes, and rivers. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, skin rashes, ear pain, cough or congestion, and eye pain. Swallowing just a mouthful of water that contains diarrhea-causing germs can make you sick. You can also get sick from other contact with water contaminated with germs, such as breathing its mist. We all share the water we swim in, and we each need to do our part to keep ourselves, our families, and our friends safe. | 2022-07-15T22:01:56Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Water Safety | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/house-call-water-safety/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/house-call-water-safety/ |
Our stretch of sunny days comes to a close!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Friday!! It was yet another beautiful day today across NCWV, with lots of sun, highs in the 80s, and low humidity. Overnight, however, clouds are going to be moving in from the northwest, and will remain persistent throughout the day tomorrow. This will cause high temperatures to max out a bit below average in the low 80s, and in the mountains, the mid to upper 70s. These clouds are pushing off a disturbance featuring rain, and while our region is expecting showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, they won’t really present themselves in NCWV. We may see a stray shower here or there in the afternoon, but overall tomorrow will just be mostly cloudy with a few peeks of sun. Clouds will continue as we head into Sunday, and shower activity will become more rampant in our area by Sunday afternoon. Early in the evening, these showers are likely to develop into some non-severe thunderstorms; this activity will continue on and off through late Monday night before calming down on Tuesday. Our main threat with this disturbance is heavy rain, but this shouldn’t cause much of a flooding issue in our area. The southern portion of the state, however, may struggle a little more with flooding due to how saturated their ground is from the flooding they experienced earlier this week. For the rest of the week, the threat of scattered evening thunderstorms will persist, but the threat is very low, so other than that, things will be looking nice. The threat exists due to the increased moisture in the atmosphere this upcoming week, so expect humidity to rise through the week. Our greatest chance of thunderstorms after Tuesday will be overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low: 62
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy; a stray shower possible. High: 82
Sunday: PM showers and thunderstorms. High: 85
Monday: Scattered thunderstorms. High: 79 | 2022-07-15T23:33:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Friday Evening Forecast | July 15, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/kayla-smiths-friday-evening-forecast-july-15-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/kayla-smiths-friday-evening-forecast-july-15-2022/ |
Virginia Burkhammer(Virginia Burkhammer)
Virginia Burkhammer, 76, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Jane Lew while under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Virginia was born in Copley on January 27, 1946, a daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Riffle Goldsmith.
On October 6, 1962, she married Robert Burkhammer. They shared many wonderful years together and Virginia missed him dearly after his passing.
Forever cherishing their memories of Virginia’s cheerful and witty nature are her two children: Linda Barnett of Roanoke, and Martin Burkhammer Sr. and wife, Anita, of Walkersville; ten grandchildren: Ginnie, Amy, Brittany, Martin Jr., Justin, Mark, Cody, Caitlin, Carlie, and Joey; eleven great-grandchildren; six siblings: Claude Goldsmith and wife, Donna, of Pricetown, Rosemary Lattea and husband, George, of Jackson’s Mill, Delores Smith of Weston, Andy Goldsmith of Pricetown, Roger Goldsmith of Jennings Run, and Jerry Goldsmith of Weston; several nieces and nephews; and loving yorkie companion of 12 years, Cooper. | 2022-07-15T23:33:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Virginia Burkhammer | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/virginia-burkhammer/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/15/virginia-burkhammer/ |
Heavy rain is anticipated within thunderstorms Sunday into Monday.
Flood Watch NCWV(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of West Virginia from now until 8am Monday morning.
In NCWV, this includes the counties of Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Harrison, Doddridge, Lewis, Ritchie, and Gilmer. The Watch also extends further west towards Ohio.
Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce in excess of 2 inches of rainfall in a short period of time.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Stick with the 5 News First Alert Weather Team for updates. | 2022-07-17T19:50:28Z | www.wdtv.com | Flood Watch in effect for portions of NCWV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/17/flood-watch-effect-portions-ncwv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/17/flood-watch-effect-portions-ncwv/ |
Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue tomorrow!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today has seen some heavy rain and storm activity since this morning. There have been breaks, but this can all be expected to continue on and off through tomorrow afternoon. Because of the heavy rain, a Flood Watch is in effect for the counties of Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Harrison, Doddridge, Lewis, Ritchie, and Gilmer, as well as others further west of us. This Watch is in effect until 8am tomorrow morning, and those in these areas should be prepared in case a Flash Flood Warning occurs. If you encounter any flooded roads, turn around, don’t drown! Most deaths during floods occur in vehicles. As for the thunderstorm activity, all of NCWV is under a Slight Risk for severe weather, mainly due to the heavy rain and flash flooding potential. There may also come some isolated instances of wind damage. Small hail is also possible but is not our main threat. Storms can be anticipated to continue scattered throughout the area in the coming hours, dying down a bit in the overnight hours, then ramping up again throughout Monday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrow morning could impact your morning commute, so plan accordingly. Temperatures tomorrow morning will be above average in the upper 60s and low 70s, but highs are not anticipated to get any higher than the upper 70s due to the extensive clouds and rain. Past Monday afternoon, a cold front will cross over us, decreasing rain and storm activity through Monday evening. Clouds will persist for the night, fog is likely Tuesday morning, then the rest of Tuesday will start to see a return of sunshine. Temperatures will then quickly be on the rise, reaching the low 90s by Wednesday. Humidity will also rise as well, causing muggy conditions for most of the week. Another round of storms, albeit less severe than today’s, is expected Wednesday night into Thursday.
Tonight: Scattered showers and storms. Low: 70
Tomorrow: Scattered storms. High: 78
Tuesday: AM fog and clouds; PM sun. High: 85
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. High: 91 | 2022-07-17T23:30:09Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Sunday Evening Forecast | July 17, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/17/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-17-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/17/kayla-smiths-sunday-evening-forecast-july-17-2022/ |
Scattered showers and storms today, seasonable conditions for the rest of the week!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Over the weekend, cloud cover increased and rain showers pushed in ahead of a low-pressure system and upper-level trough out west, before showers and thunderstorms pushed in yesterday. This morning, a cold front brings widespread showers and even a couple roars of thunder. A few more showers and thunderstorms push in this afternoon, leaving our area after 8 PM. Because of the amount of rain expected this morning and afternoon (at least 0.25″ to 0.5″ of rain) on top of the rain in our area yesterday, some areas could see isolated flooding. So parts of NCWV are under a Flood Watch until 8 PM. Besides that, skies will be cloudy, and winds come from the southwest at 5-10 mph. Because of the clouds, temperatures will be in the upper-70s, below-average for mid-July. Overnight, we dry out and are left with cloudy skies and plenty of fog, some of which will be dense and result in low visibility. This could impact your morning commute. Winds will be light, and temperatures will be in the low-60s. Overall, expect a rainy afternoon and cloudy, foggy night. Tomorrow, the fog burns away by 9 AM at the latest, and skies will be mostly clear and sunny by the afternoon. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Overall, tomorrow will be sunny and seasonable. Temperatures then rise further on Wednesday, with highs in the upper-80s expected by the middle of the week, making Wednesday the warmest day of the week. Skies will remain clear until Wednesday night into Thursday morning, when a cold front brings a few showers and thunderstorms into the area. So expect some rain in the middle of the week. By Friday, the system is gone, and we’re left with mostly clear skies and highs in the upper-80s as we start the weekend. Another cold front then brings more rain chances towards the latter half of the weekend. In short, after today, temperatures will be hot and at or above-average, with a few rain chances but mostly quiet conditions for this week.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms will push in during the morning and early-afternoon hours, leading to a messy morning and afternoon commute. Expect at least 0.25″ to 0.5″ of rain across parts of our region. Besides that, skies will be cloudy, with southwest winds of 5-10 mph. Temperatures reach the mid-to-upper-70s, below-average for mid-July. Overall, today will be rainy and mild. High: 76.
Tonight: We should dry out by the mid-evening at the latest. Barring an isolated shower, we should stay dry, but skies will be mostly cloudy, and there will be heavy fog in parts of NCWV late-overnight into tomorrow morning, which could affect your commute. Low: 67.
Tuesday: Any leftover fog goes away by mid-morning, and by the afternoon, expect partly to mostly sunny skies. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s, within range for this time of year. Overall, expect a seasonable, sunny afternoon. High: 86.
Wednesday: Skies will start out mostly clear and sunny, but we do see clouds building in the evening. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 5-10 mph, and temperatures reach the upper-80s to low-90s, feeling slightly hotter because of the heat. So make sure to stay hydrated and cool as you head outside. Overall, expect a sunny, quiet afternoon. Overnight, more showers and even a few thunderstorms will push into our area. High: 90. | 2022-07-18T12:13:37Z | www.wdtv.com | Joseph Williams’ Morning Forecast | July 18, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-18-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-18-2022/ |
Renovation work in progress at Glenville State University in the Mollohan Campus Community Center snack bar area.(Glenville State University)
GLENVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - In August 2021, Glenville State University renewed its campus food services contract with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, extending the partnership for the next 15 years.
The renovations include updates to the cafeteria serving and dining room areas, an updated grill, and an express convenience store area. The upgrades also include the addition of a national brand – Freshens – which bills itself as a “fresh casual” restaurant offering made to order food crafted with fresh ingredients.
Work has been ongoing throughout the summer and is expected to be completed for the beginning of the fall semester.
A Starbucks coffee shop will be opening this fall as well on the campus. The coffee shop is located on the main floor of Louis Bennett Hall, adjacent to the Pioneer Campus Store.
“From the cafeteria and snack bar to the new Starbucks, these renovations will provide a better dining experience for everyone. We are pleased to see this investment in our campus coming together and I look forward to seeing the new spaces completed. We appreciate our Aramark partners for their work in making this happen,” said Glenville State University President, Dr. Mark A. Manchin. | 2022-07-18T16:46:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Glenville State upgrading its dining services | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/glenville-state-upgrading-its-dining-services/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/glenville-state-upgrading-its-dining-services/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Gov. Jim Justice announced more than $20 million in grant funding that will be provided for six major broadband projects across West Virginia, including some in our area.
The funding comes through the Major Broadband Project Strategies program, a branch of Gov. Justice’s billion-dollar Broadband Strategy that aims to expand broadband connectivity for the first time to 200,000 West Virginia homes and businesses.
This is the first round of grants awarded through the MBPS program.
The approved projects will result in more than 628 miles of new fiber infrastructure, providing broadband connectivity to 5,849 homes and businesses in West Virginia.
“This will help people who need high-speed internet to work remotely and help students be able to do their homework, give our seniors better access to telehealth options, allow businesses to reach more customers than ever,” Gov. Justice said. “The possibilities go on and on and West Virginians everywhere deserve this critical access. I applaud all the hard work that went into making this announcement possible.”
A total investment of over $61.2 million has been committed to undertake 16 major broadband infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia. Additional approvals will be announced soon.
The following broadband projects in north-central West Virginia are receiving MBPS program funds:
The following are broadband projects in the rest of the state receiving MBPS program funds: | 2022-07-18T19:51:44Z | www.wdtv.com | Millions awarded to NCWV for broadband access | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/millions-awarded-ncwv-broadband-access/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/millions-awarded-ncwv-broadband-access/ |
Be prepared for dense fog in the morning
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Monday everyone!! We’ve had a pretty soggy last 36 hours, but things are finally starting to look up. Flood watches still remain in effect for a few of our counties until 8 pm. All of these showers have been ahead of a front, and that front is expected to push through a little later this evening. Tonight clouds will clear and then fog is going to start forming early. Because we’ve had so much rain dense fog is expected to be widespread tomorrow. Whichever direction you plan on driving on your morning commute, please be careful on the roads. Then once the fog clears, we are looking at a mostly sunny and warm day. For the rest of the week, we’ll have a mix of showers and sun, but those temperatures are going to be climbing. We’ve been relatively mild with seasonal temperatures for over a week. But through the weekend temperatures for some will be in the low 90s.
Tonight: Clouds clearing then dense fog: Low: 68
Tuesday: Foggy then mostly sunny: High 87
Wednesday: Mostly sunny: High 92
Thursday: AM Storms: High 88 | 2022-07-18T22:52:48Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | July 18th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/kevins-evening-forecast-july-18th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/18/kevins-evening-forecast-july-18th-2022/ |
Seasonable, sunny afternoon for today, hot temperatures and rain chances this week!
Today: Any leftover clouds and fog should clear out before midday, and by mid-afternoon, expect mostly clear, sunny skies, with only a couple of clouds. Winds will be light, and temperatures will reach the mid-80s, within range for this time of year. Overall, today will be nice and sunny. High: 87.
Tonight: Skies will be clear, with some patchy fog forming overnight, although the fog won’t be as heavy as today. Winds will be light, and temperatures will drop into the mid-60s. Overall, expect a mild, clear night. Low: 67.
Wednesday: Skies will be clear and sunny, with south-southwest winds of 5-10 mph. Temperatures will reach the low-90s, above-average for mid-July, and feeling warmer because of the sunshine and humidity. So make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or air-conditioned places. Overall, tomorrow will be hot and nice. Overnight, scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms will push into our area. High: 92.
Thursday: Any leftover showers that push in the night before are gone by early-morning, and by the afternoon, expect partly to mostly clear skies. Winds will come from the southwest at 10-15 mph, and temperatures reach the upper-80s, only a couple of degrees above-average and feeling hotter. So make sure to stay hydrated and cool. Overall, expect a seasonably warm, mostly sunny afternoon. High: 88. | 2022-07-19T11:03:28Z | www.wdtv.com | Joseph Williams’ Morning Forecast | July 19, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-19-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/joseph-williams-morning-forecast-july-19-2022/ |
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - After years of planning a new facility, construction for the Marion County Humane Society’s new location is underway.
The new site on Locust Avenue in Fairmont will be a larger facility that can hold more animals, providing them with better care.
Officials with the humane society say donations from the community made these construction plans a reality.
“We still accept donations. We rely on donations. You know we rely on fundraising donations, so donations are wonderful.”
The new facility is expected to be completed and open by spring 2023. | 2022-07-19T17:09:25Z | www.wdtv.com | Construction underway for new humane society in Fairmont | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/construction-underway-new-humane-society-fairmont/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/construction-underway-new-humane-society-fairmont/ |
Lucinda “Cindy” Lou Martin Gooden, 61, of Monongah passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fairmont on September 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Charles Edward Martin and Mildred Murphy Martin. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Dee Gooden Sr.; son, Robert Dee Gooden Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Monongah; daughters, Belinda Gooden of Shinnston and Mandy Gooden of Monongah; six grandchildren, Cody Gooden, Lindsay Marsh, Braiden McIntire, Emily Gooden, Logan Gooden, and Paislee Gooden; a brother, Dennis Martin of Farmington; sister, Lucille Holley of Fairmont; and special friends, Myra and Phil Johnson. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Martin. Cindy had attended Monongah High School and worked for almost 20 years at Pleasant Acres Christian Haven in Fairmont. She enjoyed drinking coffee, watching her grandchildren, and loved her dogs. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Cindy’s memory to Pleasant Acres Christian Haven, 41 Pleasant Acre Dr., Fairmont, WV 26554. In accordance with her wishes, Cindy will be cremated. A memorial dinner will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted arrangements to Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com. | 2022-07-19T20:16:56Z | www.wdtv.com | Lucinda “Cindy” Lou Martin Gooden | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/lucinda-cindy-lou-martin-gooden/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/lucinda-cindy-lou-martin-gooden/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is experiencing a statewide outage of some services due to a system-wide mainframe outage.
The agency expects the problem to be resolved at some point Tuesday.
The DMV says that driver services, including license issuance, renewals and testing will continue Tuesday.
The outage is affecting many state agencies, but is hitting DMV the hardest due to the nature of work and business transactions needed by citizens, officials said. | 2022-07-19T20:17:22Z | www.wdtv.com | West Virginia DMV experiencing statewide outage | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/west-virginia-dmv-experiencing-statewide-outage/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/west-virginia-dmv-experiencing-statewide-outage/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a motion in the state Supreme Court of Appeals for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary injunction granted by a Kanawha County Circuit Court judge against a West Virginia abortion law that has been on the books for more than 100 years.
The motion was filed following the preliminary injunction oral order Monday afternoon. The Attorney General made an oral motion for stay but the Circuit Court declined to make a ruling and directed the Attorney General to file a written motion instead, which the Attorney General did Monday afternoon. | 2022-07-19T21:49:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Attorney General Morrisey files motion for stay of injunction on abortion law | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/attorney-general-morrisey-files-motion-stay-injunction-abortion-law/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/attorney-general-morrisey-files-motion-stay-injunction-abortion-law/ |
First Alert Weather Event coming
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Tuesday north central West Virginia! A great day out there today, warmer than yesterday, but we did have less humidity to help combat the heat. We had some fog in the area this morning and we are looking to have some more fog tomorrow morning, so be careful out on the roads for your commute. Tomorrow is going to be a hot one and we expect to see lots of us in the lower 90s. But we’ll get a bit of a cool off as a front moves through on Wednesday night into early Thursday. We’ll likely have some showers and possibly a thunderstorm move through while we’re asleep. Friday though begins what will be our next heat wave. We have been fortunate over the last week with just near seasonal temperatures compared to the sizzling temperatures that the central and southern plains have been dealing with for weeks. But we’ll get a taste of it starting on Friday all the way through Sunday. Temperatures in the lowlands will likely reach into the low 90s, while some of us to the south may get into the mid-90s. Heat index values will possibly be reaching into the lower triple digits. Plan your weekend accordingly and try to stay out of the direct sun during the middle of the afternoon.
Tonight: Patchy fog forming: Low: 67
Wednesday: Light fog, then mostly sunny: High 92
Thursday: Partly cloudy: High 88 | 2022-07-19T23:21:12Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | July 19th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/kevins-evening-forecast-july-19th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/kevins-evening-forecast-july-19th-2022/ |
Lisa Marie Thomas(Lisa Marie Thomas)
Lisa Marie Thomas, 51 of Craigsville, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1970 in Webster Springs to Raleigh “Barry” and Anita Bragg Armentrout.
Lisa was a former Security Guard. She liked to hunt and fish and enjoyed flowers. She loved her family and friends and her puppy Yogi and cat Cloe.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children Jonathan Thomas, Adrian Lee Thomas, and Tyler Wesley Thomas; companion Dave Wilson; Aunts and uncles Steve Armentrout, Denny Armentrout, Linda Turner, Nancy Groves and her daughter Angie, Olen and Patricia Selman, Ann Hawkins, Dave Bragg, Jim Bragg, Rick Bragg, Debbie Stanley, and John Paul Bragg; and many cousins, friends and extended family members to mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her aunt Sheila Perrine and uncle Donnie Bragg.
In keeping with Lisa’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Online condolences may be left to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Thomas family. | 2022-07-20T00:50:43Z | www.wdtv.com | Lisa Marie Thomas | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/lisa-marie-thomas/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/lisa-marie-thomas/ |
The board is looking to use covid funding on getting students back on track(Veronica Ogbe)
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Director of Safety and Discipline at Harrison County Schools, Jason Snider, presented a program to the board that would bring weapon detectors to county schools.
Snider worked with the safety department at Monongalia County Schools, as they already have weapon detectors in place.
He explained the primary use of these machines was to detect firearms.
Snider told the board he wanted to start with four sets of detectors to be dispersed among the schools.
He said one of the benefits of these detectors was they were mobile.
“A school that threats have come in. That is certainly something we can act on right now with these units. We can get them transported to the school very quickly and get them set up. Have our prevention resource officers ready for when the kids do come in,” Snider added.
Pending official action, Snider hoped to have the detectors for the first day of school. | 2022-07-20T03:56:17Z | www.wdtv.com | Harrison County Board of Education discusses bringing weapon detectors to county schools | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/harrison-county-board-education-discusses-bringing-weapon-detectors-county-schools/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/harrison-county-board-education-discusses-bringing-weapon-detectors-county-schools/ |
Morgantown Post 2 took on Clarksburg Post 13 in game one of tournament
Zach Brennan(wdtv)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown Post 2 took on Clarksburg Post 13 in game one of the postseason tournament. Post 2 got off to a hot start thanks to a five run first inning, making the score 5-2 after two innings.
Post 13 would get a run back in the third inning when Zach Brennan doubled a runner in off of a ball to right field, making the score 5-3.
In the bottom of the third, Post 2 scored two runs off of a fielding error, giving Morgantown a 7-3 lead.
Aiden Eddy hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, etching into the lead and giving Post 13 a 7-4 deficit.
Following an intentional walk that loaded the bases, Zach Brennan hit a triple off of the wall in the bottom of the fifth, giving Post 2 a 10-4 lead.
Post 2 remained dominant for the rest of the contest, winning the game 14-4.
Morgantown will move on to face Bridgeport at 4 P.M. on Wednesday at Mylan Park.
In other legion baseball games, Elkins Post 29 took game one of a three game series over Buckhanon Post 7. 4-2 is the final score | 2022-07-20T03:56:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Postseason American Legion baseball begins at Mylan Park | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/postseason-american-legion-baseball-begins-mylan-park/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/postseason-american-legion-baseball-begins-mylan-park/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An interstate highway in West Virginia remained closed for a second day Wednesday after a tractor-trailer carrying a hazardous material overturned.
The truck rolled over early Tuesday on westbound Interstate 64 in Charleston. Firefighters told news outlets that the truck was carrying containers of the flammable solvent acetone. Charleston Emergency Management Director Chad Jones said the chemical had dissolved several inches of pavement.
The state Department of Transportation said it worked to obtain an emergency paving contract. A contractor has been working at the site since early Wednesday and the road surface will be repaved before being reopened to traffic.
All westbound lanes were shut down Tuesday and again Wednesday. Westbound traffic was being diverted off the interstate and drivers were encouraged to use alternate routes. | 2022-07-20T16:10:11Z | www.wdtv.com | Chemical truck wreck closes westbound I-64 in West Virginia | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/chemical-truck-wreck-closes-westbound-i-64-west-virginia/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/chemical-truck-wreck-closes-westbound-i-64-west-virginia/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Sitting right in the heart of Morgantown is Vantage Ventures.
Vantage Ventures consists of entrepreneurs who are on a mission to advance businesses in West Virginia. You can find their new building on University Avenue.
One of the space’s newest tenants is Rank One Computing. Rank One Computing is bringing its artificial intelligence expertise to West Virginia to continue to keep the community safe. This includes facial, object and text recognition software.
“To be able to apply that to schools and to protect our young students around here is really a special reward,” said Scott Swann, the CEO of Rank One.
You might be wondering what brought this Colorado-based company all the way to the mountain state. The answer: its West Virginia roots.
“I’m a native of Doddridge County, so coming to West Virginia was an easy choice for me,” Swann said. “But the reality is it is also a really good place to be able to recruit talent.”
West Virginia also ties into the interior design of Vantage Ventures to remind clients they are capable of building companies here.
“Our reception desk is made out of old spruce wood from a barn that was built in the 1800s in Pocahontas County, for example, so you see a lot of those touches, too,” said Sarah Biller, the executive director of Vantage Ventures.
Rank One is looking to hire people with computer science and engineering backgrounds. The company has close relationships with local universities to provide high-paying tech jobs to graduates.
Swann says the support the company has received from the West Virginia community has been phenomenal as they work with law enforcement to ensure safety. | 2022-07-20T16:11:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Vantage Ventures initiative adds new tenant | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/vantage-ventures-initiative-adds-new-tenant/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/vantage-ventures-initiative-adds-new-tenant/ |
(WSAZ/Matt Lackritz)
By Ryan Epling and Shannon Litton
UPDATE: 7/20/2022 11:45 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Roughly 36 hours after a tractor trailer carrying an acetone-based material wrecked on Interstate 64 near the split with Interstate 77, the West Virginia Division of Highways says westbound lanes have reopened Wednesday afternoon.
The accident happened just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022, spilling approximately 600 gallons of an acetone-based material onto the pavement.
According to DOH, the acetone material damaged about two inches into the asphalt, destroying the pavement where it made contact.
Crews worked overnight to secure an emergency paving contract and West Virginia Paving began working at the site since 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
“The thing that is most impressive to me is how everyone involved worked so well together,” said WVDOH District 1 Manager Arlie Matney. WVDOH, Charleston police and fire, EMS, the state Division of Environmental Protection, and West Virginia Paving worked seamlessly to get the road closed, set up detours, clean up and dispose of damaged asphalt and repave and restripe the section of damaged roadway.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The westbound lanes of I-64 at the I-77 split remains closed Wednesday, while repairs to damaged pavement are being made following an accident involving a semi Tuesday morning.
Just before 5 a.m. July 19, a tractor-trailer overturned, leaking acetone onto the roadway.
Containment measures were put in place to prevent the material from entering storm drains, but material has been removed from the site by an environmental contractor, who will dispose of it properly.
DOH crews say material from the spill did deteriorate the asphalt.
Crews worked overnight to secure an emergency paving contract.
West Virginia Paving has been working at the site since 2:30 a.m.
The road surface will be repaved before being reopened to traffic, DOH confirms.
West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is advising drivers to continue to avoid the area near the Washington Street exit and just before the Oakwood bridge. All westbound lanes are closed.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Interstate 64 West at the Interstate 77 split will remain closed overnight Tuesday after a semi crash that involved spillage of a flammable liquid, Metro 911 reports late Tuesday.
Drivers are urged to avoid that area near the 58.8-mile marker, which is near the Washington Street exit and just before the Oakwood bridge. All westbound lanes are closed there.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation said a detour remains in place.
The accident, which involved the leakage of acetone, happened around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday. Crews have been working to keep it from leaking into storm drains.
There were no injuries in the crash.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Interstate 64 West at the Interstate 77 split will remain closed until sometime Tuesday night due to a tractor-trailer accident that involved spillage of a flammable liquid, the West Virginia Department of Transportation said.
Drivers are urged to avoid that area near the 58.8-mile marker. All westbound lanes are closed there.
Charleston Fire Chief Shawn Wanner said the initial time for the interstate reopening is around midnight. He explained that up to four containers of acetone have been cleaned up. A clean-up crew from the company hauling the chemical is on scene, and Charleston firefighters are on standby for any possible problems.
Wanner said flammability is the biggest concern.
The crash happened around 4:45 Tuesday morning near the I-77 split.
Firefighters say the truck is leaking acetone.
Crews are working to make sure the liquid doesn’t get into storm drains.
They say the leak is not a danger to the public, but say acetone is very flammable.
Drivers on I-77 North trying to get to I-64 West are being diverted, but drivers on I-77 South can get to I-64 West without any problems.
Firefighters say it’ll probably be closer to 4 p.m. before the westbound lanes of I-64 reopen.
As crews prepare to clean up the spill and chemicals, Bigley Avenue at Market Drive will be closed as well as the Washington Street westbound exit ramp.
First responders have called a Haz-Mat unit to the scene. There were no injuries. The driver of the truck told police there was a chemical being hauled on the truck. | 2022-07-20T17:58:41Z | www.wdtv.com | I-64 West reopens following semi rollover, spill | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/i-64-west-reopens-following-semi-rollover-spill/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/19/i-64-west-reopens-following-semi-rollover-spill/ |
Brittany Hunt(WV Corrections)
The following story contains details that some may find disturbing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
WESTOVER, W.Va (WDTV) - A Westover woman has been charged with child neglect after officers said she left her baby in a backpack in a crawlspace near an open window in January.
Officers with the Westover Police Department responded to a home in Westover for a reported abandoned child that was found in a backpack, according to a criminal complaint.
Following an investigation, officers said they learned Brittany Hunt, 27, of Westover, “gave birth to a baby girl around Jan. 4 … in a restroom believed to be a toilet.”
Others at the home said the newborn “laid on the bathroom floor without proper care for over 24 hours,” according to court documents.
Officers said it was determined through the investigation Hunt then “placed the newborn baby girl inside of a backpack, zipped it and hid the backpack inside of an upstairs crawlspace in an area with little to no traffic.”
The report says a man found the backpack with the newborn inside “on accident while moving items” into the crawlspace that was near an open window.
When officers arrived on scene, the newborn was reportedly still located inside of the backpack and covered in feces.
Hunt told officers on scene the newborn was not hers, but she later confessed to being the mother of the child. “Blood samples collected from the birthing site” showed the newborn belonged to Hunt.
Toxicology reports of the newborn’s umbilical cord showed “detectable amounts of Xanax, methamphetamine, suboxone and cocaine,” according to court documents.
Hunt allegedly told officers she did not attempt to get the newborn baby medical care or nourish her.
Hunt has been charged with child neglect with risk of death or injury. She is being held at North Central Regional Jail. | 2022-07-20T19:13:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Westover mother accused of putting newborn inside backpack in crawlspace | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/westover-mother-accused-putting-newborn-inside-backpack-crawlspace/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/westover-mother-accused-putting-newborn-inside-backpack-crawlspace/ |
Heat Wave begins on Friday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Happy Wednesday everyone!! Yep, we are looking at a heat wave beginning this coming Friday. We’ve been watching the Plains sizzle for most of the month, but we have been keeping steady with our temperatures, most days staying in and around the average mark. But today, we started seeing the beginning of our heat-up that will last through the weekend. Officially, our heat wave does not start today. The definition of a heat wave in our area is 3 consecutive days of 90 degrees or above. Yes, today many of us got into the low 90s, but tomorrow, many of us will only be in the 80s because of a cold front that will move through tonight and bring our temperatures down a bit. So because of our dip in temperatures tomorrow, Thursday won’t count as part of the heat wave. But on Friday we are there with widespread 90′s across the lowlands. Then on Saturday and Sunday, the heat expands and ticks up a few more degrees. Many of us will see afternoon highs in and around the mid 90s with heat index temperatures between 100-110F. Plan your weekend activities accordingly and be safe. The heat wave then ends on Monday as a strong cold front moves in with lots of showers and thunderstorms to bring that heat down a bit.
Tonight: Showers, then patchy fog: Low: 72
Thursday: Morning fog then sunny: High 87
Friday: Hot and sunny: High 92
Saturday: Hot and mostly sunny: High 93 | 2022-07-20T22:32:55Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | July 20th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/kevins-evening-forecast-july-20th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/20/kevins-evening-forecast-july-20th-2022/ |
Concert held to raise money for Ukraine.(Madeline Edwards)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Members of the Morgantown community came together at 1,2 3 Pleasant Street to enjoy local artists and raise money for those struggling in Ukraine.
Rock for Ukraine Benefit Show was one of several events held in the city to show support for Ukraine.
Organizer and West Virginia University professor Lisa Di Bartolomeo said she was grateful for the communities help.
“Even though it is thousands of miles away. Morgantown community has really done a lot to raise over $16,000 that we have been able to send so far to Ukraine,” she said.
The community worked to collect resources to assist those still in Ukraine and refugees trying to sustain safety during this difficult time.
In addition to the musical performances, raffles were going on as well. This money was going directly towards medical supplies and technology needs for those still in Ukraine as well as refugees.
WVU student from Ukraine, Khrystyna Pelchar, said through this difficult time for her country, she has been grateful for her Morgantown community.
“We are lucky enough to be here because here everybody is so supportive. We feel like we are living in a family here. People are really not just supportive of Ukraine but support us and are willing to learn about Ukraine,” Pelchar added. | 2022-07-21T04:17:34Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown community gathers for Rock for Ukraine Benefit Show | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/morgantown-community-gathers-rock-ukraine-benefit-show/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/morgantown-community-gathers-rock-ukraine-benefit-show/ |
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University’s Homecoming is two months away, but preparations are well underway for the celebration.
The Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 22nd through 24th, will have various activities that will be enjoyed by students, alumni and the surrounding community.
“We are thrilled to resume our Homecoming festivities again this year,” said Fairmont State University Director of Alumni Relations, Katie Byers. “We’re looking forward to bringing back some of our traditional Homecoming events, and welcoming alumni from both near and far back to our cozy hilltop campus. We also encourage our friends in surrounding communities to join in the celebrations.”
Traditional events for Homecoming will include the Homecoming Parade, Campus Bonfire Alumni Tailgate and Fighting Falcons football game on Saturday, September 24 at 2 p.m. against UNC Pembroke.
Other Homecoming weekend highlights such as the Alumni & Emeritus Luncheon and Hall of Fame recognitions are also slated to take place.
“I am so excited with the plans for this year’s Homecoming events,” said Fairmont State Alumni Association President, Mary Jo Thomas. “The 2022 celebrations are promising to be our best yet, with the help of our Falcon Family. We look forward to seeing our alumni soon, and wish you safe travels on your journey back home to Fairmont State.” | 2022-07-21T16:31:26Z | www.wdtv.com | Fairmont State prepares for Homecoming festivities | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/fairmont-state-prepares-homecoming-festivities/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/fairmont-state-prepares-homecoming-festivities/ |
A very hot weekend before a stormy work week!
By Sunday night, a cold front will drop into our area from the north, lowering our temperatures back to a seasonable low/mid-80s, and bringing showers and thunderstorms. The issue with this front is that it won’t just continue moving to the south throughout the day Monday. It will meander over West Virginia throughout most of the work week, extending the potential for showers and thunderstorms through Friday. This will be something to keep an eye on, because continuous rain could pose a risk of flooding.
Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Low: 66
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 92
Sunday: Partly cloudy and hot. High: 93 | 2022-07-21T22:53:47Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Thursday Evening Forecast | July 21, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/kayla-smiths-thursday-evening-forecast-july-21-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/21/kayla-smiths-thursday-evening-forecast-july-21-2022/ |
Updates from tonight’s Legion action
Buckhannon Post 7 wins the Area 5 Legion title over Elkins Post 29(wdtv)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - It was a quite night up at The Dale for the Area 2 Legion Tournament. With a loss to Morgantown Post 2 yesterday, Bridgeport Post 68 defeated Clarksburg Post 13 to land them in the Area 2 Championship with Post 2.
Morgantown secured a 17-1 win over Bridgeport in game one, securing Area 2 Legion title, and punching their ticket to the State Tournament.
With Post 2 hosting state play, they have a bonus spot, which has been given to Bridgeport.
Down south, Buckhannon Post 7 traveled back to Elkins Post 29 for the Area 5 Championship game after the teams split the first two games.
Post 7 had the edge from the beginning, leading by 6 runs heading to the bottom of the fourth. Elkins wasn’t going to let up that easy, Post 29 took over the lead in the bottom of the first with two bases-loaded walks, putting them in front 7-6.
The teams tied it up at nine in the seventh, but Post 7 was able to pull ahead in the eighth, taking the victory, and Area 5 Legion title, 12-9.
The State Legion Tournament will begin Tuesday, July 26th. The winner of the state tournament will advance to the Mid Atlantic Regional. | 2022-07-22T03:13:49Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown Post 2, Buckhannon Post 7, Bridgeport Post 68 heading to the State Tournament | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/morgantown-post-2-buckhannon-post-7-bridgeport-post-68-are-heading-state-tournament/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/morgantown-post-2-buckhannon-post-7-bridgeport-post-68-are-heading-state-tournament/ |
Betty Ellen Lipps(Betty Ellen Lipps)
Betty Ellen Lipps, 77, of Weston, WV, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Betty attended Weston High School. Following graduation she was a nurses aide at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and a private in-home caregiver. Betty was Christian by faith. She enjoyed reading and solving crossword puzzles. What Betty loved most was time spent with her children and grandchildren. They will miss her dearly. | 2022-07-22T04:44:07Z | www.wdtv.com | Betty Ellen Lipps | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/betty-ellen-lipps/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/betty-ellen-lipps/ |
Doris Jean Cogar (Moyer) Baker(Picasa | Doris Jean Cogar (Moyer) Baker)
Doris Jean Cogar (Moyer) Baker, 92, passed away July 19, 2022. She resided at Whitewood Village, N. Canton, Ohio, in Assisted Living until her passing. She was born in Wainville, WV on March 24, 1930. She was preceded in death by 1st husband, Donavon Moyer, and her second husband, Arza Baker; her mother, Della Eveline Cogar, and father, William Levi Cogar; brothers Roy (Norma) Cogar, Lawrence (Betty) Cogar, Ray (Mary) Cogar, Leonard (Jewel) Cogar; Sister, Mary (Clarence) Edwards. She is survived by brother, Ronald (Pauline) Cogar, Uniontown, Ohio; sisters, Ruth Soles, Greer, SC, and Carrol Simons, Greer, SC; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was the second oldest child of nine children that lived on a 100 acre farm in Lost Run, WV. She married her 1st husband Donavon Moyer on May 24, 1951 in Clarksburg, WV. Don and Jean later moved to Akron, Ohio where Jean worked and retired from Dave Towell Cadillac/ Mid-America Leasing. Donavon died on March 26, 1993. Jean married her second husband, Arza Baker on April 20, 1996. Arza and Jean attended the Church of the Nazarene on Triplett Blvd before Jean and Arza moved to Greer, SC in the same neighborhood with her sisters, Carrol and Ruth. She liked to travel and traveled many places with her husbands. She enjoyed cruises and attending her school reunions in Cowen, WV at Camp Ceaser. After her second husband, Arza Baker passed way Jean moved back to Akron, Ohio where she lived in a condo in Abington Square in Ellet. As Jean aged, she moved to Whitewood Village in assisted living where she passed away peacefully. Many thanks to the Whitewood staff for their excellent care of Jean and Harmony Hospice for their care of Jean. Services will be at the Hopkins-Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Showing will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Service will follow at 1:00 pm, officiating Pastor Darrell Frazier. Entombment will be held in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, 457 Zachs Run Rd, Mt. Clare, WV 26408 WV on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 10:00am. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-07-22T15:42:19Z | www.wdtv.com | Doris Jean Cogar (Moyer) Baker | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/doris-jean-cogar-moyer-baker/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/doris-jean-cogar-moyer-baker/ |
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Randolph County woman was sentenced to 30 months in jail for a federal drug charge, officials said.
Cheyenne Winning, 30, of Montrose, West Virginia, pleaded guilty in February 2022 to one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine—Aiding and Abetting,” United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.
Winning admitted to selling methamphetamine in November 2020 in Randolph County, Ihlenfeld said.
The Mountain Region Drug Task Force investigated the case. | 2022-07-22T18:02:27Z | www.wdtv.com | Randolph County woman sentenced for federal drug charge | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/randolph-county-woman-sentenced-federal-drug-charge/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/randolph-county-woman-sentenced-federal-drug-charge/ |
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Hardy County man was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years behind bars for a federal drug charge, officials said.
David Hockenberry, 49, of Fisher, West Virginia, pleaded guilty in February 2022 to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute More Than Five Grams of Methamphetamine,” United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.
Hockenberry admitted to having more than five grams of methamphetamine in Hardy County in March 2021, Ihlenfeld said.
The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case. | 2022-07-22T18:43:50Z | www.wdtv.com | Hardy Co. man sentenced to 10 years in jail for federal drug charge | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/hardy-co-man-sentenced-10-years-jail-federal-drug-charge/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/hardy-co-man-sentenced-10-years-jail-federal-drug-charge/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Hospitals Volunteer Services is recruiting adult volunteers in anticipation of the opening of the new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
The new hospital is scheduled to open later this year in Morgantown.
Because many areas have a limited volunteer capacity, officials said applicants are asked to include their top three preferred placements when they apply.
College students may apply starting Aug. 1 and should use the college student volunteer application. | 2022-07-22T19:46:42Z | www.wdtv.com | Volunteers needed for new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/volunteers-needed-new-wvu-medicine-childrens-hospital/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/volunteers-needed-new-wvu-medicine-childrens-hospital/ |
1. How can I help keep my child safe at a playground?
Each year in the United States, Emergency Departments treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries. It is important for parents to do the following:
Check to make sure that the surfaces under playground equipment are safe, soft, and well maintained—you want to ensure that soft materials are used, such as wood chips, sand, or mulch,
Check the temperature of metal swings, slides, dark rubber, and plastic materials,
Read playground signs and use playground equipment that is right for your child’s age,
Make sure there are guardrails in good condition to help prevent falls, and
Look out for things in the play area that can trip your child, such as tree stumps or rocks.
2. What is something that needs emphasized when at the playground?
Parents or guardians need to actively supervise children at all times. Watch, count, and listen to children.
Parents need to have clear sightlines and easy access.
Anticipate what children may do and redirect when necessary.
Account for all children before leaving the playground.
3. How important are clothing choices for children going to the playground?
Playgrounds are a great outdoor support for children’s physical and social development. An age and developmentally appropriate and well-maintained playground offer children many opportunities for outdoor learning and physical activity. However, playgrounds are also the most common location for injuries due to falls and entanglement.
Entanglement is a condition in which an article/part of a child’s clothing or something around a child’s neck/torso such as a loose string, hood lacing or loop, has the potential to become caught or entwined on a playground component. This kind of hazard poses the risk of strangulation. Falls are the most common cause of injuries on playgrounds, but entanglements are the major cause of death and debilitating injuries. Leave items such as necklaces and clothing with drawstrings at home to reduce strangulation hazards. | 2022-07-22T21:48:07Z | www.wdtv.com | House Call: Playground safety | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/house-call-playground-safety/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/house-call-playground-safety/ |
Murder suspect extradited back to West Virginia(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A man accused in a mon county murder case is back in West Virginia.
42-year-old Arlo Romano has been extradited back to the state, after being arrested last month in Pennsylvania.
Romano’s arrest came after a manhunt for him that led to a Mon County park being shut down for several days.
Romano was wanted for the murder of Matthew Moore.
Moore was found dead in a Morgantown roadway back in may.
Another man, Cleotis Epps was also arrested in connection to Moore’s death.
Both Epps and Romano are facing first-degree murder charges. | 2022-07-22T23:07:47Z | www.wdtv.com | Murder suspect extradited back to West Virginia | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/murder-suspect-extradited-back-west-virginia/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/22/murder-suspect-extradited-back-west-virginia/ |
Concerts at Ruby Amp to go on all summer.(Madeline Edwards)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A free summer concert series kicked off at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park on Memorial Day weekend and would continue throughout the summer.
Director of Arts and Cultural Development for the City of Morgantown, Vincent Kitch, told me the series included multiple music genres.
“We have everything from Country to Rock to Christian to Jazz to Salsa. I mean, We have a little bit of everything. I hope something that appeals to everyone,” he said.
July 22′s opening act was the Morgantown Jazz Orchestra. The featured performers were Let’s Groove Tonight- an Earth Wind and Fire tribute band.
“We are very overt about our opening acts being West Virginia based, regionally based, or local based. We are highlighting a lot of local musicians opening up for people,” Kitch added.
He said that it was a relief to have everyone back out at the Amphitheater this summer after a rough couple of years with construction and Covid-19.
“It’s just been really great to have these concerts. Where everyone can be out again and finally be here. It’s very family-friendly. We have people of all ages in the park every week. It’s been wonderful to see that,” Kitch explained.
The concerts would continue through Labor Day. | 2022-07-23T03:49:16Z | www.wdtv.com | A night of free live music at Ruby Amphitheater | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/night-free-live-music-ruby-amphitheater/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/night-free-live-music-ruby-amphitheater/ |
Team advances to the Southeast Regional in North Carolina
Bridgeport 9-11-year-olds win state little league title(wdtv)
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Bridgeport 9-11-Year-Old All-Stars came away with the state Little League championship on Friday evening after a 12-2 win over Sophia.
Defending their title from last season, the team now advances to Southeast Regional play in Wilson, N.C. set to begin on July 30th. | 2022-07-23T16:08:16Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport 9-11-Year-Olds win Little League State Championship | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/bridgeport-9-11-year-olds-win-little-league-state-championship/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/bridgeport-9-11-year-olds-win-little-league-state-championship/ |
One more hot day before a big cool-down and rounds of storms!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Well, today’s weather got a little crazy, didn’t it? We started the day off with our temperatures climbing into the 90s, with humidity giving us heat indices in the high 90s. We may have started feeling like the triple digits had that strong line of storms barreling through our area. It was impressive how much of that line stayed intact as it moved west to east throughout NCWV. It finally decreased in intensity as it hit the mountains, but not before it caused multiple downed trees and power outages west of, along, and just to the east of I-79. Wind gusts were reported as high as 55mph in some areas, and rainfall totals in that short amount of time ranged anywhere from about a tenth of an inch to over three-quarters of an inch. A few areas of Pocahontas County quickly accumulated over an inch of rain, causing a Flash Flood Warning there. For the rest of tonight, we’ll pretty much stay calm, with temperatures in the low-70s/upper-60s lingering all the way through tomorrow morning. A few more showers may pop up until after sunset, then just clouds are to be expected. Additionally, a quick-moving mass of rain may brush some of us tomorrow morning, but tomorrow afternoon will be much drier than today in terms of precipitation. In terms of humidity, however, that will be as uncomfortable, if not more uncomfortable than today, as temperatures once again rise into the 90s. Even a lot of our western mountain ridge towns are expected to break 90 degrees, and without a line of storms stunting temperatures, highs could approach the mid-90s in the lowlands. Heat indices tomorrow afternoon could do what they fell short of doing today, reaching the triple digits. Air conditioning is the best tool to combat heat-related illnesses; be sure to check up on anyone you know that lacks this. Also keep an eye on any elderly relatives and neighbors, and stay hydrated. Late Sunday night into Monday morning, a cold front will drop into West Virginia, dropping high temperatures to below average and increasing our shower and storm probability. This front will linger over us all next week, prolonging our rain and storm chances and continuing the lower temperature trend. Because of the likelihood of repeated rainfall, we’ll be watching this week closely for flooding potential.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and mild. Low: 69
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy and hot. High: 95 | 2022-07-23T23:43:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Kayla Smith’s Saturday Evening Forecast | July 23, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-july-23-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/23/kayla-smiths-saturday-evening-forecast-july-23-2022/ |
76th installment of Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star game
WHEELING, W.Va (WDTV) - The annual battle of the Ohio Valley showcased the best and brightest football stars from both West Virginia and Ohio. University, Morgantown and Clay-Battelle were all featured alongside University Head Coach John Kelley.
In the first drive of the contest, West Virginia fumbled a football that would eventually find its way into the opposite end zone. Wyatt Reiman punched in the go-ahead touchdown to make the score 7-0.
Following a West Virginia field goal, another Mountaineer drive saw Santino Arlia connect with Carson Yobbagy in the end zone, making the score 9-7.
After a botched punt left West Virginia with only a few yards to spare, Evan Quering found the end zone on a spectacular catch, giving West Virginia a 15-7 lead heading into the half.
Immediately in the second, QB Malachi Rose Burton took off for Ohio, scoring a rushing touchdown and etching into the WV lead 15-14.
The second half was all Ohio as Jacob Jordan ran in a six yard touchdown. The 20-15 lead was Ohio’s first lead since the first drive of the contest.
Wyatt Reiman took another touchdown in on the first play of the next drive, setting the score out of reach for West Virginia at 26-15.
Another Ohio touchdown would lead to the final score: Ohio 33 | WV 15.
“The country is in good shape with men like this,” said coach Kelley. “I’ll remember this forever.” | 2022-07-24T04:18:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Ohio defeats West Virginia in OVAC All-Star game | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/24/ohio-defeats-west-virginia-ovac-all-star-game/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/24/ohio-defeats-west-virginia-ovac-all-star-game/ |
The advisory is valid through 8pm Sunday evening.
heat advisory(WDTV)
By Kayla Smith and WDTV News Staff
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Harrison, Doddridge, Lewis, Ritchie, Gilmer, and Braxton Counties are under a Heat Advisory for Sunday afternoon.
Heat index values as high as 105 degrees are expected.
Unlike Saturday, the heat is not likely to be interrupted by thunderstorms today.
To combat the heat, be sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, and stay out of the sun when possible.
Check up on relatives and neighbors, especially if they are elderly or without air conditioning.
Avoid strenuous activities in the afternoon; try to reschedule to early morning or evening.
Heat stroke is an emergency! If someone is experiencing heat stroke symptoms, call 911. | 2022-07-24T19:42:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Heat Advisory in effect for portions of NCWV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/24/heat-advisory-effect-portions-ncwv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/24/heat-advisory-effect-portions-ncwv/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Education announced 10 finalists for the 2022-2023 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year.
Three of the 10 finalists work at schools in north-central West Virginia.
This honor recognizes the commitment and dedication of staff members in the public school system who work beyond expectations to serve students and families in their communities. They have earned the respect and admiration of students, teachers, administrators, co-workers and parents.
The following are this year’s finalists from our area:
Clark is a special education aide at Harrisville Elementary School in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Colleagues of Clark attest to her willingness to go above and beyond for each student, parent, and staff member of the Harrisville Elementary community. She is considered an asset to Ritchie County Schools since joining 11 years ago. Clark firmly believes her students deserve every opportunity to reach their fullest academic potential, and she considers it an honor to assist students in accessing those opportunities.
Grose is a special education aide at Hodgesville Elementary School in Upshur County, West Virginia. According to her colleagues, Grose is a great team player who will step up wherever she is needed. During her 11 years of service, Grose has made lasting connections with the students. She makes every student feel important through her positive attitude, and genuineness.
Johnston is a kindergarten teacher’s aide at Peterson-Central Elementary School in Lewis County, West Virginia. Johnston is known to display a positive attitude and work tirelessly with her coworkers to organize, implement, and deliver quality instruction to Peterson-Central students. She is known for her solution-oriented mindset and dependability.
The following are the seven other finalists from across the state:
Susan Clark - Receptionist - Warm Springs Middle School in Morgan County
Jeff Coleman - Head of Maintenance - John Marshall High School in Marshall County
Marketta Crum - Secretary - Beale Elementary School in Mason County
Wendy Dodson - Secretary - Jefferson County Schools in Jefferson County
Melissa Fuller - Preschool Aide - Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School in Wyoming County
Kaare Mejias - Finance Secretary - Martinsburg North Middle School in Berkeley County
Hannah Rexrode - School Bus Operator for Mineral County Schools | 2022-07-25T20:14:35Z | www.wdtv.com | 3 finalists for WV School Service Personnel of the Year from NCWV | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/3-finalists-wv-school-service-personnel-year-ncwv/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/3-finalists-wv-school-service-personnel-year-ncwv/ |
SUTTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Glenville State University football player was charged after officers said he threatened to distribute sexually explicit photos of a woman, according to state police.
Troopers met with the victim at the WVSP Sutton Detachment in May in reference to a harassment complaint involving 22-year-old Seth Arnold, of Burnsville, according to a criminal complaint.
She allegedly told troopers Arnold threatened to release and distribute sexually explicit photos of her unless she “answered questions and did what he wanted” in October 2021.
Troopers said the victim provided screenshots of conversations with Arnold threatening to distribute the sexually explicit photos “all over West Virginia” if she did not do what he wanted.
Arnold has been charged with extortion. He is currently out on bond.
Arnold is listed as a linebacker on Glenville State’s 2021 football roster.
5 News reached out to Glenville State University for comment but has not received a response as of this article’s publication. | 2022-07-25T20:14:52Z | www.wdtv.com | Glenville State football player charged with extortion | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/glenville-state-football-player-charged-with-extortion/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/glenville-state-football-player-charged-with-extortion/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Construction will soon be taking place on Bridgeport’s sewer treatment facility.
Traffic isn’t the worst thing that stinks on this stretch of I-79.
If you’ve driven around exit 121 and 119, you might’ve caught a whiff of something not so pleasant.
But city officials are saying big changes are coming to the nearby sewer treatment plant to help.
Superintendent of Utilities Jared Cummons says they’ve been dealing with complaints for years.
“Our current facility is 100 percent exposed,” said Cummons. “It’s a never-ending complaint but you know we’ve done the best we can to this point with what we have and now we’re looking at the next step to resolve that issue.”
Most of the facility is visible from the highway, but now a key piece of machinery that handles raw sewage will be moved about a hundred yards away from the highway.
The top of that machine, called a “headwork,” will now be encased in brick.
Cummons says from there, they’ll filter the air.
“It will actively filter the air in the building and clean it before it gets discharged, so it keeps the odor out because everything’s inside so the air that’s being pumped out of the building will have already been filtered,” said Cummons.
Cummons says the facility is also moving its lift station further downstream away from Lodgeville Road.
He says these two machines are the worst offenders.
“You’re looking at the two closest points to major roadways is my lift station and head works that both contain nothing but raw sewer... So by upgrading those and moving those away we’re trying to kill two birds with one stone... Benefit our process but also controlling the odors for residents,” said Cummons.
Cummons says the project is going out to bid this fall and construction should begin in early spring.
He estimates the project will take 6-9 months to complete and will not disrupt sewer operations for customers. | 2022-07-25T22:10:33Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridgeport replacing sewer equipment to prevent smell on I-79 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/bridgeport-replacing-sewer-equipment-prevent-smell-i-79/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/25/bridgeport-replacing-sewer-equipment-prevent-smell-i-79/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Starbucks has confirmed to 5 News the company is pulling its store out of a Morgantown development that is under construction.
The store was planned to be located at “The Deck” on University Ave. in Morgantown.
A letter from the company says " … we have made the decision to not move forward with the opening of our store on University Ave in Morgantown, WV. We have heard from members of the community and, importantly, many of you about the safety concerns you have for this location’s proximity to another business planned for University Avenue.”
The company also confirmed to 5 News all employees hired to staff the location will be offered a transfer to one of the other four Starbucks locations in Morgantown.
In a Facebook post, Protect Morgantown says they are grateful Starbucks “made the right call.”
This announcement comes after protests against Big Daddy Guns regarding concerns about the store being a short distance from WVU’s main campus and Morgantown High School. | 2022-07-26T16:14:21Z | www.wdtv.com | Starbucks pulls out of Morgantown development amid protests | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/starbucks-pulls-out-morgantown-development-amid-protests/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/starbucks-pulls-out-morgantown-development-amid-protests/ |
William Shaffer(WV Corrections)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Kingwood man was charged after officers said he stole a woman’s purse over the weekend in Morgantown.
Officers were dispatched on Saturday, July 23rd for a reported petit larceny on Willey Street, according to a criminal complaint.
The victim allegedly told officers a man, later identified as 30-year-old William Shaffer, wrapped her arm around a telephone pole and stole her purse off of her shoulder. She later told officers she believed Shaffer would “hurt her” and “beat her up” if he did not get the purse off of her shoulder.
Court documents say the victim recovered Shaffer’s wallet after he ran away with the purse toward Price Street.
When officers detained Shaffer on Price Street, he reportedly told them he “did not take the purse or know where it was” and was released.
Shortly after releasing Shaffer, officers said they found the purse which had been thrown over a wall on the same street Shaffer had been detained on.
After finding the purse, officers found Shaffer on North High Street and placed him under arrest.
Shaffer has been charged with second-degree robbery. He is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $75,000 bond. | 2022-07-26T18:06:30Z | www.wdtv.com | Kingwood man accused of robbing woman in Morgantown | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/kingwood-man-accused-robbing-woman-morgantown/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/kingwood-man-accused-robbing-woman-morgantown/ |
Glenn Casteel(WV Corrections)
KINGWOOD, W.Va (WDTV) - A Kingwood man has been charged with insurance fraud after officers said he falsely reported his house being broken into and multiple items being stolen.
61-year-old Glenn Casteel reported to State Police and an insurance agency that his home was broken into and multiple items were stolen in October 2020, according to a criminal complaint.
Casteel allegedly filed an insurance claim that reported the stolen items, including four firearms.
Two of the guns were found at a pawn shop in July 2021, and two others were found during a home check in July 2022. Officers said all of the guns found matched the description listed on the insurance claim.
Casteel has been charged with insurance fraud. He is being held without bond at Tygart Valley Regional Jail. | 2022-07-26T19:14:15Z | www.wdtv.com | Preston County man charged with insurance fraud | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/preston-county-man-charged-with-insurance-fraud/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/preston-county-man-charged-with-insurance-fraud/ |
With rain in the forecast for the next few days it’s important for you to stay safe. Crews from all over the area are preparing for flooding.(WDTV)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - With rain in the forecast for the next few days, it’s important for people to stay safe. Crews from all over the area are preparing for potential flooding.
We talked to one fire department about how they prepare for these types of situations.
Captain of Clarksburg Fire Department Stephen McIntire says they make sure all their equipment is ready to go in case of flooding.
“We look at our boats. In fact, we just finished our boat training making sure the engines are running. That the boats are inflated and ready to go in case of water rescue is needed,” said McIntire.
The biggest problems crews see aren’t in the outdoors. They’re in your own home.
“Problems that we see are clogged drains. Whether it’s in your house or outside your residents, the best advice I could give is before the rain starts to go down in your basement, find your drain. Make sure nothing is getting in its way, so that way if water does get in your basement it drains rather quickly,” said McIntire.
If you are driving and you see high water, there’s one message McIntire says he can not stress enough.
“Definitely first and foremost turn around and don’t drown. Do not drive into standing water. You just don’t know what is underneath there. We as a fire department don’t drive into standing water because the roadway can be washed out and put your car into that and it could become a rescue situation instead of you just driving across the road,” said McIntire.
Officials recommend if you don’t have to go anywhere just stay at home. | 2022-07-26T21:11:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Crews prepare for potential flooding | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/crews-prepare-potential-flooding/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/crews-prepare-potential-flooding/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Four young men from troop 40 made it to the top of the mountain.
Yesterday, they were honored with the title of eagle scouts at Simpson Creek Baptist Church. They were joined by friends and family who they thanked for helping them make it on their journey.
Carter Wright, James Besten, Alex Looman, and Brady Hosaflook finally took their oath as Eagle Scouts after many years together.
“It felt kinda like time stopped for a minute like it just kinda came flooding in that this iss the top,” said Hosaflook.
“It feels like you’re finally getting that moment where you realize it all worked out it all paid off and you’re at the end of the road and all you can do from here is keep the mentality,” said Looman.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement a scout can attain and requires a community project and certainly a lot of merit badges -- 21 to be exact. Congratulations!
Recap of Day 2 of the Special Session | 2022-07-26T22:42:39Z | www.wdtv.com | Scout Troop 40 recognizes 4 Eagle Scouts | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/scout-troop-40-recognizes-4-eagle-scouts/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/26/scout-troop-40-recognizes-4-eagle-scouts/ |
(The Bridge Sports Complex)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Bridge Sports Complex has released its fall programming as summer operations draw to a close.
Home school and after school programs
Soccer and basketball adult leagues
Lil’ Trolls Multisport
Specialty training and development classes for select sports
Mountain State Storm club teams
Over 9,000 participants have enrolled in Bridge programming since June 2021, and with expanded youth programming options, that total is set to increase.
The heavily anticipated after school program will debut August 24th, the first day of school for Harrison County Schools. Available to students in grades K - 5, the program will provide homework help, a snack, and a variety of exciting physical or STEM activities.
Officials said at this time, transportation will only be provided from Johnson and Simpson schools in Bridgeport, but the goal is to expand bus service in the future.
Swim lessons will return to the Citynet Center in the near future. For members, group fitness schedules continue to be updated monthly.
Clip ‘n Climb will return to standard school year hours of operation on August 19th.
Registration is now open. Click here to view the programming guide to learn more or register for programming. | 2022-07-27T19:48:23Z | www.wdtv.com | Bridge Sports Complex announces fall programming | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/27/bridge-sports-complex-announces-fall-programming/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/27/bridge-sports-complex-announces-fall-programming/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Just when you thought life was returning to normal.. Researchers say long Covid is here and its effecting more everyday.
Everything smells like a burning cigarette is what a 13-year-old West Virginia boy told w-v-u researchers about his long Covid symptoms.
Long Covid is what medical experts are calling the symptoms that stick with Covid patients for week or even months after their initial diagnosis.
Symptoms vary and can range from fatigue and persistent coughing all the way to weakness and brain fog.
Researchers at w-v-u’s school of medicine are part of a national effort to learn more about it..
They’re focusing on children by comparing developmental differences that maybe related to Covid .. And why some children experience long Covid symptoms while others don’t.
Dr. Lesley Cottrell professor at WVU School of Public Health said there’s a lot to be discovered with long Covid.
“Those are pretty big developmental periods that a lots changing emotionally physically all of that so it’s important to capture how Covid might affect all that”
W-V-U’s study involves people.. Ranging from infants to people in their early 20s who they’ll follow for 4 years.
They’ll be analyzing the long-term impacts the virus has on them.
The hope is to better understand who is affected and why.
If you or someone you know have been dealing with long Covid symptoms Or you’re just interested and would like to participate in the research study you can visit recovercovid.Org | 2022-07-27T22:54:10Z | www.wdtv.com | The effects of long Covid | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/27/effects-long-covid/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/27/effects-long-covid/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - An amendment to W.Va. House Bill 302 that makes exceptions to rape and incest narrowly passes in the House of Delegates, and will now head to the Senate.
46 lawmakers voted for it, and 43 voted against it. Eleven did not vote.
Local lawmakers were split on the issue, with some Republicans crossing over to vote yea.
Ben Queen, Clay Riley, and Danny Hamrick- all Republicans from Harrison County- voted in favor of the amendment. They join Barbara Fleischauer and Evan Hansen, both Democrats from Monongalia County. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw also voted yea. | 2022-07-28T01:52:40Z | www.wdtv.com | Amendment in abortion bill making rape, incest exceptions passes and will go to senate | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/amendment-abortion-bill-making-rape-incest-exceptions-passes-will-go-senate/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/amendment-abortion-bill-making-rape-incest-exceptions-passes-will-go-senate/ |
Skylar Tincher(WV Corrections)
BUCKEYE, W.Va (WDTV) - A Pocahontas County man has been charged after officers said he shot a woman in the abdomen.
Officers were dispatched to a shooting incident at a home in Buckeye on Saturday, July 16, according to a criminal complaint.
The report says officers spoke to the victim, before she was transported to the hospital, and 23-year-old Skylar Tincher on the scene.
The victim reportedly told officers Tincher arrived at a home she was at, and she agreed to go to his home to “get some of her belongings.”
Officers said that while she was at the home, Tincher “held her down on the bed.”
The victim allegedly pushed Tincher off of her and told him she was leaving when he “started acting crazy” and shot a pistol in the bedroom.
As she was trying to leave the home, court documents say Tincher pointed a gun at her and shot her in the abdomen.
The victim was transported from the scene by EMS and then airlifted to another hospital for surgery and treatment, officers said.
Following an initial statement from Tincher on the scene saying the victim shot herself, officers received a statement from Tincher on July 25 that he pointed a revolver toward her, “cocked it and pulled the trigger,” according to court documents.
Tincher has been charged with malicious assault, wanton endangerment involving a firearm and use or presentation of a firearm during commission of a felony. He is being held at Southern Regional Jail on a $100,000 bond. | 2022-07-28T15:45:51Z | www.wdtv.com | Man accused of shooting woman in the abdomen | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/man-accused-shooting-woman-abdomen/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/man-accused-shooting-woman-abdomen/ |
Gilbert Junior Morrison(Picasa | Gilbert Junior Morrison)
Gilbert Junior Morrison, 91, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Clarksburg on October 18, 1930, a son of the late Gilbert and Merle Rose Starkey Morrison. He was married to Betty Lu Carpenter Morrison on August 27, 1948, who preceded him in death on March 5, 2016 after 67 years of marriage. Surviving are six children, Penny L. Beale and husband Thomas of Vallejo, CA, Yvonne S. Mason and husband Mark of Salem, VA, Tanna C. DeGroot and husband Bruce of Morgantown, Kurt C. Morrison and wife Kathy of Clarksburg, Pamela L. Wright of Clarksburg and Leatriona J. Kennedy and husband Thomas of Clarksburg; 13 grandchildren, Toni D. Norman and husband Erick, Thomas A. Beale Jr., Shannon R. Fox, Ashley B. Walker and husband Wesley M., Venus D. Dlugos and husband Evan, Amber B. Muir and husband Scot, Bruce M. DeGroot Jr. and wife Stephanie, Lauren K. Morrison and husband Illya Yanchuk, Carter R. Morrison, Anthony L. Gallo, Ralston C. Kennedy, Tanner G. Kennedy, and Gavin T. Kennedy; 13 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; three siblings, William “Bill” Morrison of Parkersburg, Wanda Shaver of Florida and Barbara Hofer of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Katherine Huff, Charles Morrison and Joan Boggs. Mr. Morrison was a 1949 graduate of Roosevelt Washington High School and at 18 years old began working at Hazel Atlas Glass Factory, having retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Factory as a Shipping Department Manager. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gilbert also loved the outdoors. He spent many wonderful times at the family’s A-frame cabin at Audra State Park where his family still share memories of music, fun and fellowship around the campfire. Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Sunday, July 31, 202 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, where the funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm with Reverend Peggy Williams officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home. | 2022-07-28T20:23:50Z | www.wdtv.com | Gilbert Junior Morrison | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/gilbert-junior-morrison/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/gilbert-junior-morrison/ |
By WDTV News Staff and Tyler DaRosa
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The new school year is right around the corner, and with it comes talk about Covid precautions.
Last year many schools were planning to get back to pre-Covid normal when a new variant reared its head.
It caused many to continue their Covid guidelines.
This year, some area schools are finally returning to normal.
Monongalia County Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell said Mon County will also be going back to normal.
“Our basic premise at this point is we’re going to return to school as we ended last year, we’re not going to require masks or anything of that nature. It, pretty much, is going to look like we did when we would start school pre Covid.”
Mon county schools isn’t the only district going back to pre Covid guidelines said Taylor County Superintendent Christine Miller.
“For this year Taylor County Schools is going to be business back to usual. We will make sure we have our cleaning protocols back in place. If we have students that identify as positive, we will work with them and the family and the health department as we have in the past.”
While many of the changes proved controversial, both superintendents said there are some positive changes that came out of the pandemic.
“At our middle school we will continue to have four lunches because it does not put as large a population in that lunchroom at that time,” said Miller.
“We liked to try to get out as much as possible during Covid so we could have fresh air and we weren’t in enclosed spaces. Several of our facilities, I’ll use University High School as an example. We’ve added an outdoor classroom onto that building so that it will provide more space for our kids during common periods like lunch and teachers will be able to use that space,” said Dr. Campbell.
Both Superintendents said people are ready to be back to how things were pre-Covid.
“I think everyone is ready. I think everybody is more than ready. We are ready to have our kids back and have the excitement they’ve had in the past to come back to school, meet with their friends, and just get the school year started off in a very positive manner and building those relationships so we can make progress we need to with all of our students,” said Miller.
“People are ready to start this year on a normal, pre-Covid type of school year and I think people are excited about that,” said Dr. Campbell. | 2022-07-28T22:12:14Z | www.wdtv.com | Area schools return to pre-pandemic guidelines | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/area-schools-return-pre-pandemic-guidelines/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/area-schools-return-pre-pandemic-guidelines/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The back-to-school commercials have already started and with inflation hitting wallets hard many are looking for more affordable options for clothes.
There are lots of local options to get second-hand clothing at a low cost -- from yard sales to consignment shops. Beth Hoskinson is the owner of The Looking Glass Consignment Shop in Clarksburg.
Hoskinson says back to school means more than just backpacks.
“Every child needs an outfit for back-to-school day and that’s really important to them -- first day back to school is always just bigger than life in a child’s head,” said Hoskinson. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be brand new, out of a store, with the tags on them -- it has to be new to them.”
Hoskinson says there are plenty of cost-effective ways to go back to school shopping and most schools and stores are willing to help. | 2022-07-28T22:12:20Z | www.wdtv.com | Back to school shopping on a budget | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/back-school-shopping-budget/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/back-school-shopping-budget/ |
The West Virginian state police have been working to find the culprit for the Spelter town car break-ins.(WDTV)
SPELTER, W.Va (WDTV) - We have all been in a rush and forgotten something before, but the town of Spelter is paying the price for a simple mistake.
The West Virginian state police have been working to find the culprit for the Spelter town car break-ins.
In the last 7-10 days, there have been 10-15 vehicles that have been broken into but only two were officially reported. Authorities say that lack of reporting is making it harder to find those responsible
Gabriel Starcher, State Trooper, stated “We are having a real problem with people actually calling and making official reports because they feel like nothing was taken or they didn’t actually get into the vehicle so they don’t need to call us but if more people called in, we could get more video footage and connect all the dots between all the crimes.”
Police are noticing a trend with guns being stolen out of unlocked vehicles.
So what can you do to avoid being the next target?
We do not know what’s causing these break-ins, but we do know how to prevent them. Please remember to take all your belongings inside with you when you leave your car at night or anytime during the day and make sure to lock your vehicle
“If everybody could just keep their vehicles locked and keep an eye out for one another I think well have a good chance to catch whos doing the break-ins,” said Starcher. “And if anyone has video footage now that they had from last week and the week before they can call into the state police barracks and well see if it helps us solve the case.” | 2022-07-28T22:12:32Z | www.wdtv.com | Town of Spelter experiencing multiple car break-ins | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/town-spelter-experiencing-multiple-car-break-ins/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/town-spelter-experiencing-multiple-car-break-ins/ |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Hello north central West Virginia! We ended the day better than we started it. Morning clouds gave way to afternoon showers, then tonight it was some parting of the clouds with blue skies before sunset. We are going to stay dry tonight, and tomorrow morning will likely have some patchy fog in the area, but that will quickly be switched out by our last round of showers and thunderstorms. Flood watches continue to be in effect through tomorrow for our southern counties, and we could possibly see another 2+” in Webster and Randolph counties. Late tomorrow night, the stationary boundary that has been the culprit for all our precipitation will finally move far enough to the south to let us finally dry out a bit. This weekend will be a mostly cloudy one, but it will be dry, at least until late Sunday night. If you want to plan anything for the weekend, both days are looking good to be outside with temperatures still below average. Unfortunately starting on Monday, showers and thunderstorms return.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms: High 80
Sunday: Cloudy: High 79 | 2022-07-28T23:26:18Z | www.wdtv.com | Kevin’s Evening Forecast | July 28th, 2022 | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/kevins-evening-forecast-july-28th-2022/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/kevins-evening-forecast-july-28th-2022/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The group ‘Protect Morgantown’ has been pulling out all of the stops in an attempt to stop Big Daddy Unlimited from opening downtown.
However, the gun retailer says they won’t be deterred.
Nick Lahera of Big Daddy Unlimited tells 5 news the store will continue its plans to expand into West Virginia.
In fact, Lahera says the proposed location at ‘The Deck’ development may not be the only store they open in the area.
“As much as the push back has been very public -- the support that we’ve been getting has been tremendous Sherri is taking messages everyday from people in the town who can’t wait for us to build,” said Lahera.
As it currently stands, the store is set to open at The Deck on the corner of Kirk Street and University Avenue on September 24th. | 2022-07-28T23:26:24Z | www.wdtv.com | Morgantown gun shop says ‘support has been tremendous’ despite protests | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/morgantown-gun-shop-says-support-has-been-tremendous-despite-protests/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/28/morgantown-gun-shop-says-support-has-been-tremendous-despite-protests/ |
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FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Marion County.
The checkpoint will be on Speedway Avenue between Freedom Street and Winfield Street in Fairmont on Thursday, August 11 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
State Police said the checkpoint will be conducted in an effort to deter and detect impaired drivers.
The sobriety checkpoint’s goal is to make highways safer for those traveling in West Virginia, officials said. | 2022-07-29T19:15:29Z | www.wdtv.com | WVSP schedule sobriety checkpoint in Fairmont | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/wvsp-schedule-sobriety-checkpoint-fairmont/ | https://www.wdtv.com/2022/07/29/wvsp-schedule-sobriety-checkpoint-fairmont/ |
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