FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Eleven suspects are in custody as a result of a drug investigation in Marion County Tuesday. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham said detectives served warrants at a home on Maryland Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Police cofiscated 21 grams of fentanyl, cocaine, meth and paraphernalia during the operation. The only names that have…
MOUNT CLARE, W.Va. — State officials have confirmed the Mount Clare fire Saturday did involve a fatality. The State Fire Marshal provided the information and said additional information will be released later in ther week. The fire was reported Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. on Jerome Avenue. The West Virginia Medical Examiner was also called…
HAZELTON, W.Va, — For the second time in a week a guard at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Hazelton has been transported after being exposed to an unknown substance. The first incident happenedon Wednesday and the second was reported Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Officials have not disclosed what they believe the substance was. No other injuries…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance is flowing in Fairmont following torrential Father’s Day weekend rains and flash flooding. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” City Manager Travis Blosser said residents should prepare themselves for the process. In a word, Blosser said it’s all about your documentation, and the more you…
REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — The community of Reedsville is ready to take part in the 38th Annual Valley District Fair. The Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department will host the near week’s worth of festivities right behind their firehouse on Kingwood Street. The festivities started on Sunday, with the Ron Smith Memorial Car Show. That kicked off a…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Crews for the Morgantown Utility Board will begin cleaning operations next week that could lead to foul odors during work operations. The grit chamber at the Deckers Creek Pump Station will be cleaned Tuesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 14. During cleaning, unpleasant odors could be released in the immediate vicinity of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The wild and wonderful state of West Virginia is in need of 8,255 poll workers for its next election. Being registered to vote and completing a basic, two-hour training session are the only requirements needed to participate. Unlike last election, where it was a last-minute scramble to keep the 1,651 precincts operating,…
WORTHINGTON, W.Va. — The Town of Worthington continues work to repair the sanitary sewer system, and the Plan of Corrective Action has been submitted as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mayor Debbie Heflin said problems started in June of 2024 during an extreme rain event that overwhelmed the system. The plant operator…
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — A motorcyclist is recovering after a pursuit with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Friday evening. Rocco Miller, 43, of Clarksburg, was being stopped for having no vehicle registration around 10 p.m. on Rock Camp Road and refused to stop. Miller continued for three to four miles at speeds of about 50…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) has announced plans to begin night operations at the intersection of University Avenue and Walnut Street beginning Sunday, August 10. MUB crews will temporarily close a single lane in both directions of University Avenue at the intersection with Walnut Street beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday. The far…