MORGANTOWN, WV — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a school; bus violation by a motorist on the first day of classes. On Tuesday, the first day of classes the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department began a new initiative to enforce school bus safety, and the was put into action, leading to immediate results. Samuel…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Preparations for the 2025-26 fall semester at West Virginia University start this week, and students will settle into classrooms by Wednesday, August 20. First, the incoming class will have a series of events to help them get to know their new surroundings. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” the executive director of…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A 39-year old Clarksburg woman faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to the robbery of the MVB Bank in downtown Clarksburg in June of last year. Chantal Larue Skinner, also known as Chantal Larue Cleer told the judge she acted out of desperation when facing eviction from the…
WYATT, W.Va – A 20 year old man has been arrested after threatening a pastor in Harrison County. State police said Xander Mouser got into a physical altercation with a juvenile, the juvenile’s mother and the pastor, Roy Clark, at Wyatt Church during a Vacation Bible School event June 19. Mouser was removed from church…
BUCKHANNON, W.Va – Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department report a 71-year old male died after falling into the Middle Fork River. Deputies said Harold Feagans, 71, of St. Albans, was on the riverbank when he fell into the river in the vicinity of 700 Boy Scout Camp Road Sunday. Feagans was pronounced dead…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Cheat Lake Rotary Club will honor any hero- military, family, community or medical with the Flags for Heroes program. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Flags for Heroes organizer Michael Yura said residents can dedicate a 3′ x 5′ flag for a $50 donation. The flags are prominently placed along Don…
WESTOVER, W.Va. — The City of Westover has partnered with the Morgantown Mall to host the 3rd Annual Family Fun Extravaganza. The festival will take place starting Friday, June 6, starting at 11 a.m. with a wide variety of activities, live performances, and carnival-themed entertainment that will be hosted for the next three days at…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– The camping ban approved by Morgantown voters goes into effect on Wednesday. The first violation of the ordinance results in a written warning and information about available shelter and services, both locally and regionally. A second violation may result in a fine of up to $200 and information about available shelter and…
