WESTOVER, W.Va. The city of Westover is preparing to launch two major projects on one of the busiest roads in the area that will come with a major increase in sewer bills for residents. The reconstruction of Holland Avenue includes extensive storm and sanitary sewer work, replacement of the Dent’s Run pump station, retaining wall…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Clarksburg Water Board (CWB) has issued boil advisories for select regions of their service area. The boil advisory is in effect for the city of Bridgeport, Adamston, Broad Oaks, Chestnut Hills, and the downtown area, including Main Street, Pike Street, and all intersecting streets. Bridgeport officials said the CWB is their…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in Clarksburg, prepared to meet with Harrison County residents who suffered damage during the August 2023 storm event. Bridgeport Director of Emergency Management Tim Curry said FEMA representatives will be here for the next several weeks and no appointments are needed. “From 8…
WHITE HALL, W.Va. – An investigation into a bag of drugs and paraphernalia has resulted in the arrest of a Mannington woman. On Jan. 23, White Hall police were called by workers at a business who found a bag left outside their business that had drug paraphernalia in it. In the bag, police found bags…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – In Clarksburg, W. Main Street between the intersection of Ferry and W. Pike Streets is closed until further notice for storm drain cleaning. Currently, one lane is closed, but on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 8:30, both lanes will be closed. A recommended detour provided by the city to get to U.S. Route…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. An unidentified suspected panhandler is recovering after being hit by a vehicle this week near the Pierpont Centre. The driver, Steven Carpenter, 57 of Masontown, has been charged with driving under the influence and arraigned with bond set at $5,000. Deputies say Carpenter drove over the median at the intersection of Venture Drive…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of a suspected panhandler hit near the Pierpont Center Monday afternoon. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene at 12:17 p.m. on a report that one person was injured. Traffic on Venture Drive reportedly backed up all the…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Paul Gwaltney has announced two opportunities for special marriage service for the month of February. Couples can reserve time for ceremonies for Valentine’s Day on February 14 and Leap Day on February 29. Ceremonies can be scheduled on either day from 1 to 5 p.m. Couples are…
UPSHUR COUNTY, W.Va. Threats against a judge made at a Community Corrections Day Report Center in Upshur County have resulted in one arrest. On Feb. 2, police learned of the threat made against Judge Kurt Hall, allegedly by Matthew George. When police encountered George outside the building, he denied making a threat, but quickly changed…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. Two are facing charges after a traffic stop and a drug investigation. On Sunday, police observed a suspect vehicle leave Rhea Terrace, an area known for drug activity, and cross the centerline several times while braking erratically. Police then stopped the vehicle on the Fairmont Gateway Connector and made contact with the driver,…