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…
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…
Morgantown, W.Va. – The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee (MCREC) has launched a flood relief supply drive for the families in the southern part of the state recovering from recent floods. Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items, especially children’s snacks and drinks, as well as monetary donations to All-Pro Photo & Framing at…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountaineer Area Robotics (MARS) team 2614 recently returned from a three day competition at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The team of 41 students from five counties completed nine qualification matches with their robot Marvin XVII with a record of 6 – 3, placing them 12th among 54 teams. As the captain…
SHINNSTON, W.Va – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has located two of three suspects in a Wednesday shooting in Shinnston. Police have located Cody Earl Hinerman, 27, of Fairmont, and Sierra Brook Huff, 31, of Fairmont, and the two are being interviewed about the incident. Justin Lee Newbrough, 24, of Mannington, remains at-large and is…
ELKINS, W.Va. — A Petersburg woman has admitted to her role in transporting quantities of methamphetamine from Monongalia to Grant County. Court documents said Theresa Marie Lipkey, 43, of Petersburg, was caught with 129 grams of methamphetamine while driving from Morgantown to Petersburg. Lipkey faces up to 20 years in prison for one count of…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police have announced creation of a new task force that will tackle cold cases and violent crime. The West Virginia Violent Crime Task Force )WVVCT) is a partnership with state police, the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and will be an…
SHINNSTON, W.Va – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has identified three suspects in a Wednesday shooting in Shinnston. Justin Lee Newbrough, 24, of Mannington, and Cody Earl Hinerman, 27, of Fairmont, are wanted in connection with the incident and are considered armed and dangerous. Investigators believe the two suspects are traveling with Sierra Brooke…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Every family has its traditions. For some, it is a particular vacation destination. For others, it is a favorite holiday meal. For the Tallman family, it’s basketball. “When I was a kid, my grandfather, dad’s dad, this was our family vacation. The Tallman’s didn’t go Myrtle Beach, they came to Charleston,” said…
