Sentences handed down in Clarksburg drug operation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. –– A Clarksburg resident has been sentenced to nearly 30-years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. Four others have also been sentenced for their roles in the crimes. A jury convicted William Glover in March 2024 of seven counts of drug trafficking and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises. The…
Four face indictments in northern West Virginia for federal firearms violations
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Four have been indicted for violating federal firearms laws in northern West Virginia. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, have been charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. Court documents said Taylor falsified documents to purchase firearms for Houston, who is prohibited…
Mon County Senator Oliverio updates county commission on DOH private contracting work
(Written by Joe Nelson) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Work continues to move forward on the West Virginia Department of Highways efforts to include private contractors to address Monongalia County roads. State Senator Mike Oliverio updated the Monongalia County Commission on an agreement reached with the DOH and local contractor Anderson Excavating LLC. to address state run…
Harrison County RV Fire disrupts I-79 southbound traffic
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — Officials in Harrison County expect I-79 southbound to be closed for an extended period due to a recreational vehicle fire. The fire was reported mid-afternoon at mile marker 126, but as of 4:15 p.m. traffic backups were reported by motorists all the way back to the Pleasant Valley area. Three people…
Mountain State Justice calls for action against Morgantown City Council proposed camping ban
(Written by Savannah Jones) MORGANTOWN W.Va – Nonprofit legal services firm Mountain State Justice expressed their opposition to a proposed camping ban downtown in a letter to the Morgantown City Council on July 5. Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael proposed expanding the camping ban mentioned in Sec. 941.05(c) of the Morgantown City Code from just…
Public ice skating rink in the works at Mylan Park
(Written by Savannah Jones) MORGANTOWN W.Va – A public ice rink is set to open in late 2025 at Mylan Park, according to Mylan Park Foundation President Ron Justice. The arena’s exact design is still in the early stages, but Justice said the rink will most likely include one sheet of ice with locker rooms…
Worthington man charged with multiple counts sex abuse with a juvenile
WORTHINGTON, W.Va. A Worthington resident has been following a series of forensic interviews with juveniles about sexual abuse. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department were told by the victim that Tyler Swiger, 33, had performed sexual acts when they were 6 or 7 years old but did not remember the exact date. In one…