MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It did not take long for Chris Ruemher, the new Morgantown Police Deputy Chief, to make up his mind to make the move to the mountain state after he experienced firsthand West Virginia’s long reputation for hospitality. During Ruehmer’s last visit to Morgantown as part of the interview process, he got a…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Professional Charter School approved the application for the Clarksburg Classical Academy late last year. The school will operate from a building at 1636 West Pike Street in the former location of Adamston Elementary School and is expected to conduct the first semester of instruction in the fall of 2024,…
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. – The owners of Shockeyhaus, a Lewis County dog training and breeding business, have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Sydney and Daryl Shockey each face three counts of animal cruelty following complaints from several pet owners to the West Virginia State Police that dogs suffered chemical burns, injuries that required…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Monongalia County residents seem to be dealing well with the most recent winter weather event. MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith said they responded to eight accidents and three motorist assists. Snowfall is forecast to continue through Saturday, and Smith advises people to be prepared if they do get on area roads.…
CLARKSBURG, W. Va. A Flemington woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution operation. Kayla Marie Cline, 32, was sentenced to 148 months for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Court documents said Cline ran the operation from a…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. A deal has been reached to add the Morgantown Fire Department to the county fire protection levy, expected to be on the May ballot. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Monongalia County Volunteer Fire Association President Mickey Rinehart said the Morgantown Fire Department will be added to the list of 14 units…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. A Terra Alta woman has been arrested in connection with arson at two businesses she was employed at in the past year. Rachel Lin Giffen, 23, of Terra Alta, is charged with second-degree arson in connection with the Jan. 9 fire at the End Zone/PARMAR store on Veteran’s Highway in Terra Alta. Firefighters…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute made a big splash in the national media, and the effects are still rippling. WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Director Dr. Ali Rezai featured their research into the use of ultrasound to help people suffering from substance abuse disorder on Jan. 14. The procedure…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Police in Morgantown were able to make an arrest less than 24 hours after the reported murder of Jacob Lough, 26, in his Milford Street residence. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Police Chief Eric Powell said good police work and a quick response were key in the arrest of Jonathan Ramirez,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University has released the new names and leadership of two merged units Thursday. The College of Creative Arts and the Reed College of Media have merged to form the WVU College of Creative Arts and will be lead by current Creative Arts Dean Keith Jackson. The WVU Extension, the WVU…