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Preston County Deputies diffuse interstate overpass mental health episode
PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. Members of the Preston County Sheriff’s Department were able to diffuse a mental health episode on Wednesday on the I-68 overpass at exit 29 in Hazelton. Deputies responded after several 911 calls describing a male, possibly in mental distress, getting ready to jump from the bridge.
Free summer movie night to take place in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Marion County Family Resource & Support Network will hold a free summer movie night tomorrow!. The movie will take place at the “Soccer Field” at Compassion Central WV on Walnut Avenue in Fairmont beginning at 8 p.m. Friday. There will be outdoor games,...
National Night Out events to be held in Bridgeport, Fairmont
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - National Night Out, an event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will be held in Bridgeport and Fairmont early next month. The events are scheduled on Tuesday, August 6th, as part of a nationwide initiative. Bridgeport’s event will be held at The Bridge, and Fairmont’s...
Morgantown’s Metropolitan Theater celebrates 100th anniversary
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - For 100 years, the Metropolitan Theater has resided on High Street in Morgantown. Over that time, over 1,100 guests could be seated in the theater’s velvet seats on any given day to watch a movie, concert and other performances. Now, on its 100th anniversary, visitors can reflect on the community’s cultural anchor which was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1984.
Online survey, listening sessions part of WVU presidential search
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Presidential Search Committee wants to hear what the WVU community has to say about the search for a new president. WVU President Gordon Gee is stepping down from his position next summer. Search Committee Chair and WVU BOG Vice-Chair Dr. Patrice Harris...
Taylor County organization to host school supply drive for students in need
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A gently used and new school supplies drive will take place in Grafton early next month. The PATCH Coalition of Taylor County, which stands for Planned Approach To Community Health and sets out to improve the overall health and well-being of Taylor County and its citizens through education and other special projects, will host the Pay It Forward Collection & Bake Sale.
Taylor County Family Resources holds family fun night
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Taylor County Family Resources held a Family Fun Night Wednesday in Grafton. The event let families in the area see what resources are available to them and let the kids play outside with their friends. Cathy Coontz-Griffith, the executive director of the TCFR, says this is...
Bloom says non-profit is trying to intimidate local officials
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom did not mince words, accusing the legal non-profit Mountain State Justice of trying to intimidate local elected officials trying to address homeless-related issues. Mountain State Justice requested the preservation of evidence and information regarding the county’s Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Ordinance...
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