WESTOVER, W.Va. — A Westover resident has been charged after police found an electronic device he owns that contained images portraying sexual violence against children. Police started an investigation into Justin Weston, 41, in March when they seized the devices from a residence on Parkview Drive. A review of those devices uncovered six images of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown City Council will consider the appointment of an acting city manager and an increase in fire fees Tuesday. After notifying the city council he would retire in September, City Manager Kim Haws set his final day of work as December 20, 2024. Since Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli is preparing to…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Projects in Monongalia County funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will receive extensions for completion. The Monongalia County Commission unanimously approved Period of Performance extensions for infrastructure projects involving the Little Creek Public Service District, the Ministers Run Water Association, the Clay Battelle Public Service District, and the Monongahela…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police has issued a campus warning after a burglary was reported near the downtown Morgantown campus. The burglary was reported on Saturday, December 14 after one of two unidentified suspects entered into a Belmar Avenue residence through an unlocked basement window. Photos have been released by WVU Police and…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Commissioners in Monongalia County are considering a change in employment conditions for contract security officers working for the school district. If approved, the plan could be put into action for the beginning of the 2025 spring semester. During a work session with commissioners, Director of Safe Schools and Athletics for Monongalia County…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown Mayor, M. Joseph Abu-Ghannam has been named one of the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Under 40 Impact Award. The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages. The winners were chosen from…
WESTOVER, W.Va. –– The City of Westover is ready to celebrate the holidays with their 1st Annual Westover Winterfest. The festivities will take place at the Westover VFW on Sunday, December 15, starting at 3:00 p.m., where Morgantown area residents are encouraged to stop by and enjoy a variety of Christmas-themed activities. This will vary…
REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — A fire was reported Friday afternoon at one of the West Virginia University Equine Studies barns in Reedsville. Officials said there were no horses, students, or staff in the building and no damage estimate is available. The barn is an older structure behind the indoor arena. The cause is under investigation.
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. — A Lewis County man has been charged with child abuse causing risk of serious bodily injury after causing possibly permanent injuries to a four-month-old child. The investigation began December 6 when the child was brought to Ruby Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries. The four-month-old was being treated for a brain bleed,…
