FAIRVIEW, W.Va. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Department announced a body was found Sunday morning in Farview with an investigation active into what caused it to get there. According to officials, deputies were called to Jesses Road residence at approximately 10:00 A.M. by a property owner where Benjamin Duncan, 45, was identified. He was found…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board appears to be on pace to complete work on North High Street before the end of March. Senior Engineer Ken Hacker offered an update on the sewer work that has taken place in parts of the North High Street area since February that crews hope to have fully…
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The Mannington Middle School has been added to the Endangered Properties List; the move is expected to raise awareness and interest in the rehabilitation of the historic structure. project. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Marion County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Heston said the designation will lead to more visibility and community…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Harrison County woman has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly stabbing her own mother. The Clarksburg Police Department announced that Shanna Van Norman, 41, is in custody after officers responded to a disturbance call at 128 Laurel Lanes on Saturday, March. 22. Officers arrived on the scene at 8:45 P.M.…
ELKINS, W.Va. — After two attempts to consolidate schools in Randolph County and the uncertainty of state and federal funding, reduction in force (RIF) hearings begin this week in Elkins. Information from BOE agenda shows plans to terminate four school counselors, a special education teacher, and the coordinator of transportation. Earlier this year the BOE…