MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County emergency crews continue to assess the damage caused by flash flooding on Sunday that led to damaged roadways and flooded homes. MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith offered an update on what parts of the county were affected the most by the Father’s Day storms, where over three inches of rain…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Emergency officials in Marion County continue to evaluate the level of damage caused by the flash flooding that occurred late Sunday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham met with Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday as first responders began the first phases of cleanup efforts that ranged from road debris clearings to damage…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va – West Virginia University has issued a community notice following reports of a black bear near the downtown campus. The notice was issued on Monday after at least one bear was reported near the PRT’s Maintenance Facility on 8th Street. Officers responded to the area. However, they were unable to locate the bear.…
WESTOVER, W.Va. — The strong rainstorms that affected North Central West Virginia have also resulted in significant damage to Westover City Park. City of Westover Director of Public Works Jason Stinespring announced that the park will be closed for the immediate future due to severe flooding that made use of the fields virtually impossible. The…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — State Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion, 13) plans to keep an open mind on Governor Patrick Morrisey’s recent plans related to the structure at the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The Marion County senator discussed the recent announcement made by the governor on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, where Garcia said he intends…
KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The City of Kingwood is ready to celebrate all things Preston County as part of the 3rd Annual Preston County Summerfest. Festivities kick off on Saturday, June 14, where local food vendors, live musical acts, and a variety of Preston County-themed activities will be hosted in downtown Kingwood starting at 10 a.m.…
GRAFTON, W.Va. –The town of Grafton will be host to a popular monster festival that will return after a popular inaugural event last year. The 2nd Annual Grafton Monster Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday at the CSX Grafton Yard in Grafton, where Mountain State monster specialists ranging from Bigfoot to Mothman will…
