Ohio man tries to hit Elkins police officer, charged with attempted murder

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comApril 11, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — An Ohio man has been charged with attempted murder after trying hit a police officer and fleeing the scene. On March 27, Kevin Strickland, 33, of Sunbury, Ohio, was stopped by an officer with the Elkins Police Department for having non-working head light. When Strickland admitted to having marijuana in the car…

Shuttleworth selected as next Bridgeport city manager

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comApril 11, 2025

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of Bridgeport City Council have unanimously selected Joe Shuttleworth as the interim city manager. Shuttleworth, the current Director of Parks and Recreation, will take over for Pat Ford, who was terminated by the council last week. He became the director of the Parks and Recreation Department in 2018 after more than…