(Written by Savannah Jones) MONONGALIA COUNTY W.Va – Diane Market Gaston, a first-time Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates seat in District 78, said she wants to take care of West Virginians that often get overlooked if she is elected. “We have all kinds of folks that fall through the cracks, and those are…
(Written by Joe Nelson) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineer Area Council of Scouting America wants Morgantown area residents to help them celebrate the 70th anniversary of the opening of Camp Mountaineer. Former camp staff, leaders, and attendees are expected to take part in the festivities that are scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 14, starting…
SALEM, W.Va. — Troopers from the West Virginia State Police confiscated a large quantity of methamphetamine and made three arrests in Salem Thursday. Troopers executed the search warrant at an apartment on Main Street and made contact with Clarence Rheinhardt, Jonie Mayle and Raymond Thompson and found a large amount of methamphetamine, about $200 in…
(Written by Savannah Jones) MORGANTOWN W.Va– The West Virginia Wellness Festival is set for Saturday, July 13, at the Mylan Park Community Center, offering services for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. The event, hosted by nonprofit organization Forgiven Warrior, will feature 90 exhibitors from all across North Central West Virginia, ranging from medical professionals…
(Written by Joe Nelson) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local organizations that aim to increase affordable housing options in Monongalia County have received endorsements to apply for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Program. The Monongalia County Commission approved resolutions to endorse three organizations that aim to use facilities around the Morgantown area to…
(Written by Savannah Jones) PRESTON COUNTY W.Va – The Arthurdale Heritage New Deal Festival is occurring Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., marking the 90th anniversary of the homestead community. Arthurdale Heritage was the first of 100 homestead communities established by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt during the New Deal era in 1934,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 58-year old Morgantown man is facing charges after a reported sexual assault on July 4. Police the victim alleges Richard Braham Jr. assaulted her throughout the night and into the morning. Police said Braham also sent inappropriate messages and in some of the messages acknowledged the sexual conduct. Braham was charged…
(Written by Savannah Jones) MORGANTOWN W.Va – Several parties have voiced opposition to the proposal of an expanded camping ban downtown by a Morgantown City Councilor. The proposed ban is an addition to Sec. 941.05(c) of the Morgantown City Code, which prohibits camping in the park without the consent of the city manager. Third Ward…
