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- Laurens Wish Fashion Show a success in Morgantown May 10, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Lauren’s Wish Fashion Show at the Erickson Alumni Center on Thursday was a sold-out celebration of the little over two years the organization has served as an addiction triage center at Hazel’s House of Hope. The namesake of the organization, Lauren Cole, had battled addiction for years prior to her fatal…[email protected]
- Smoke continues from abandoned mine fire in Marion County May 9, 2025 [email protected]
- Police pursuit of motorcycle ends with two people killed near Harrison County line May 9, 2025WALLACE, W.Va. – A pursuit of a motorcycle that began in Wetzel County on Thursday ended with two people dead after a crash near the Harrison and Wetzel county line. According to West Virginia State Police, Nicholas Littleton, 37, and passenger Michaela Collins, 29, were killed after a Harley Davidson motorcycle that Wetzel County deputies…[email protected]
- Morgantown area USPS to take part in annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is ready to team with area post offices to help keep children from going hungry at night. Members of the United States Postal Service will team with United Way MPC to host the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which will take place on…[email protected]
- WOW Factory to host Mother’s Day weekend activities starting Friday May 9, 2025STAR CITY, W.Va. — Local businesses in Monongalia County are opening up their doors for families looking to treat their moms with something fun to do for Mother’s Day. The WOW Factory will be among those businesses that will host activities during Mother’s Day weekend, which will start with a special themed ladies’ night that…[email protected]
- Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board prepares to submit revised citizen complaint forms to MPD May 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A revised version of civilian complaint forms related to interactions with Morgantown police officers is set to be submitted by the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board. Members of the board agreed to prepare a submission of the new forms to Morgantown Deputy Police Chief Chris Ruehmer, which would expand on…[email protected]
- WVRC Media teams with Saving Grace Septic and Rentals to host 1st Annual Diaper Drive May 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVRC Media has teamed with a local business to help support West Virginia toddlers and mothers. The first annual WVRC Media Diaper Drive will take place on Friday, May 9, starting at 7 a.m. at the Greer Building in Sabraton. Members of the company, along with representatives from Saving Grace Septic and…[email protected]
- Three charged in Clarksburg beating, kidnapping May 8, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg police have arrested three in connection with a beating and kidnapping in that city Wednesday. Police said Corey Baker, 19, Matthew Killian, 40, and Israel Jarvis, 20, are all facing felony charges in connection with the incident that was reported from Simpson Avenue. The trio are accused forcing the victim into…[email protected]
- Mon County Commission receives response report from FirstEnergy on April 19 storm, approve re-appointments to MCDA board May 8, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More details have been released related to the April 19 storm that affected the majority of Monongalia County as the Monongalia County Development Authority (MCDA) received formal approval for re-appointments of well-known members of the Morgantown community onto its board of directors. The Monongalia County Commission received a written update from First…[email protected]
- Marion County couple charged for allegedly sexually abusing a child May 7, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County couple have been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Cody Offen, 36, and Evelyn Offen, 26, have been charged with sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child. Evelyn is being held on one count of first-degree sexual assault,…[email protected]