CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — Monongalia County lawmaker Delegate David McCormick, R, 82, is working with state and federal officials to make changes to the operation of the Lake Lynn Power Station. During the drought of 2024, operator of the facility Eagle Creek Renewable Energy released water from the lake in order to increase the dissolved…
FAIRVIEW, W.Va. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Department announced a body was found Sunday morning in Farview with an investigation active into what caused it to get there. According to officials, deputies were called to Jesses Road residence at approximately 10:00 A.M. by a property owner where Benjamin Duncan, 45, was identified. He was found…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board appears to be on pace to complete work on North High Street before the end of March. Senior Engineer Ken Hacker offered an update on the sewer work that has taken place in parts of the North High Street area since February that crews hope to have fully…
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The Mannington Middle School has been added to the Endangered Properties List; the move is expected to raise awareness and interest in the rehabilitation of the historic structure. project. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Marion County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Heston said the designation will lead to more visibility and community…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Harrison County woman has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly stabbing her own mother. The Clarksburg Police Department announced that Shanna Van Norman, 41, is in custody after officers responded to a disturbance call at 128 Laurel Lanes on Saturday, March. 22. Officers arrived on the scene at 8:45 P.M.…
ELKINS, W.Va. — After two attempts to consolidate schools in Randolph County and the uncertainty of state and federal funding, reduction in force (RIF) hearings begin this week in Elkins. Information from BOE agenda shows plans to terminate four school counselors, a special education teacher, and the coordinator of transportation. Earlier this year the BOE…
Morgantown, W.Va. – The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee (MCREC) has launched a flood relief supply drive for the families in the southern part of the state recovering from recent floods. Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items, especially children’s snacks and drinks, as well as monetary donations to All-Pro Photo & Framing at…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountaineer Area Robotics (MARS) team 2614 recently returned from a three day competition at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The team of 41 students from five counties completed nine qualification matches with their robot Marvin XVII with a record of 6 – 3, placing them 12th among 54 teams. As the captain…
SHINNSTON, W.Va – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has located two of three suspects in a Wednesday shooting in Shinnston. Police have located Cody Earl Hinerman, 27, of Fairmont, and Sierra Brook Huff, 31, of Fairmont, and the two are being interviewed about the incident. Justin Lee Newbrough, 24, of Mannington, remains at-large and is…
