MANNINGTON, W.Va. — Acting on a tip, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested a wanted subject in Mannington. Jason Lee Barr, 50, of Mannington, was arrested at 3 p.m. Wednesday at a residence on Highland Street. Barr was wanted by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department for possession of a concealed…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown could see the implementation of new permits in blue curb parking neighborhoods and a rate increase in parking garages within city limits. Morgantown Parking Authority (MPA) Director Dana McKenzie presented proposals in front of Morgantown City Council during their monthly committee of the whole, where they requested permission…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Muslim Student Association (MSA) led a protest and march Sunday from the Mountainlair to the Monongalia County Courthouse calling for lasting peace for the Palestinian people. President of the MSA, Omar Ibraheem said Palestinian people have been suffering at the hands of the Israelis for decades and they…
MANNINGTON, W.Va. A Mannington man has been arrested and charged with violating state marriage laws. Deputies from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department allege Christopher Carpenter, 28, was already married to a woman in Maryland when he tied the knot with another woman in Marion County in March of 2021. The couple now lives in Taylor…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The proposed Renaissance Academy in Monongalia County came from planning discussions with local leaders to address changing academic needs in a digital world and to broaden the curriculum to prepare students for the future. Voters will be asked to approve a bond request on the May 14 primary ballot for $142.6 million…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Detectives in Morgantown are looking for those involved in a shooting outside the Liquid Lounge early Saturday that injured two people. Police responded to a shots fired call at 2:51 a.m. and found a female with a graze wound at the scene. She was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment. Another…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. –– A Randolph County resident is facing multiple felonies after firing a weapon to “scare cats away.” Police responded to the East Dailey area of Randolph County and made contact with Seth Dewitt, 33, who told them he had no knowledge of shots being fired in the area. The police then went…
PHILIPPI, W.Va. A high-speed chase in the city of Philippi resulted in two arrests on Sunday. Police clocked four motorcycles traveling at 78 miles per hour in a 45-mile per hour zone on US Route 50 in Philippi. Police began to pursue with lights and sirens at speeds reaching 90 miles per hour. As the…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. After more than 100 years serving the county and 97 years in their Osage location, the Scott’s Run Settlement House has announced plans to move to the Cheat Lake area. Executive Director Michael Richard said their new home is the former location of the Cheat Lake United Methodist Church at 750 Fairchance…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A retired West Virginia University Police Department K-9 officer has died due to complications from cancer. Ginger was a golden retriever who served for 12 years in explosives detection and security at large events in Milan Puskar Stadium and the Coliseum. Giner retired and passed away in April. She was named the…