MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One person was hurt in a Morgantown structure fire over the Independence Day weekend. Morgantown firefighters responded just before 5 a.m. Saturday to the three-story 13-unit apartment building on Dille Street Friday. Within six minutes, firefighters were able to rescue the building residents and three pets. One resident was transported J.W. Ruby…
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va – The Preston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a rollover crash that injuredone Friday morning The crash was reported on I-68 near the Monongalia and Preston county line at 6:30 a.m. The passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer and rolled onto its top in the westbound lanes near the Cooper’s Rock…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States Army Ambassadors, part of the U.S. Army Field Band, are the featured act for the free Independence Day celebration Friday night at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” lead vocalist Staff Sergeant (SSG) Emily Perkins said she is a ten-year member of the U.S.…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller continues to make her rounds to meet face-to-face with other Morgantown area public officials. The Monongalia County Commission spoke with Miller during their regular meeting Wednesday, where she expressed excitement in working with the three commissioners as she begins to slowly work into the position. As…
TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — The town of Terra Alta is ready to host another celebration of the 4th of July with members of their area volunteer fire department. The Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department will host their 99th Annual 4th of July Celebration and Carnival throughout the weekend, with the carnival taking place for the…
CHARLES POINTE, W.Va. — The 1,700-acre planned development of Charles Pointe is on the move with nearly 1,000 jobs and an estimated annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The development by Genesis Partners and Jamie Corton is a diverse mix of retail, industry, education, community spaces, and entertainment. Charles Pointe is right off…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown invites the public to a free Fourth of July celebration at the Ruby Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Director of Arts and Culture with the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch said this is one of the most popular events of the year, and he recommends people…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Flash flooding concerns related to residential developments within the Willowdale neighborhood in Morgantown appears to have been addressed with the help of county officials and area developers. The Monongalia County Commission received an update on the flooding that affected residents of Acorn Village during the month of June during their regular meeting…
WESTON, W.Va. — One of the most historic properties in the Mountain State will have more portions of the site preserved for historic purposes. The cemeteries that are the final resting place for patients at the Weston State Hospital, or more known nationally as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, have been approved on a state level…
COLFAX, W.Va. — The 49 year old woman found dead in the Colfax area has been identified as a long time West Virginia University employee. Erin Bunner was a Fairmont native and WVU employee since 2006. In 2006, she started as a professional technologist at the Health Sciences Center, and progressively worked her way up…