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Clarksburg City Council swears in new councilman
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WDTV) - Clarksburg City Council swore in three members on Monday. Marc Jackson and Martin Howe were reelected but joining them was new face, Ryan Deems, who is looking forward to serving his hometown in city hall. “I started running for political office in 2019, and I’ve won...
Clarksburg Overtime Case Raises Questions About Retaliation
The Clarksburg, West Virginia FLSA lawsuit that we covered here last week, has taken on broader implications with two additional legal proceedings coming to light. According to WBOY Channel 12, firefighters actually filed two suits: the one we covered that was filed in US District Court for the District of West Virginia, and a second suit filed in Harrison County Circuit Court alleging violations of state wage and hour laws.
One of City's Most Problematic Intersections Ready to See Improvement as Bids Due for Six-Figure Project
Back in November of 2022, a group of eight West Virginia University engineering students, taking part in a group known as the CE Capstone Project team – presented a recommendation to Bridgeport City Council. The project involved fixing a problematic city intersection. Nearly two years later, the project is...
Fire Law Roundup for July 1, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 1, 2024, Curt and attorney Bill Podszus discuss a lawsuit filed by seven LA City firefighters injured in the explosion of a CNG powered semi-truck; a litigation mess in Clarksburg, West Virginia involving FLSA overtime claims and the termination of the fire chief; a ruling in favor of the Baltimore Fire Department in a disability discrimination suit; and a disability discrimination suit filed by an Atlanta Fire Department battalion chief.
Sagebrush Round-Up to hold fireworks event featuring Davisson Brothers Band
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Sagebrush Round-Up in Fairmont will host a concert and fireworks show featuring the Davisson Brothers Family Band on Saturday, July 6. The concert begins at 6 p.m., and fireworks follow the performance at dark. Sincerely Country will also be playing at the concert. The venue,...
Lightsaber training class to be offered in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A lightsaber training class will be offered in Bridgeport this month!. The class is presented by Outer Rim Praxeum, a “not-for-profit” performance martial arts school based in Fairmont, and will take place on July 27th at the Benedum Civic Center. Organizers provide a foam...
Shinnston looks to beautify its downtown
SHINNSTON W.Va (WDTV) -The city of Shinnston will be looking a little different soon. The Lincoln High School DECA club, along with the city and other groups, have plans to make their city look nicer. A mural has already been painted, and planners say big things are still coming for Shinnston’s downtown.
Campus Carry Goes Into Effect Across State
A law allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry a firearm onto the campus of any of the state’s higher education institutions goes into effect July 1. On a morning in late June, Brian Selmeski demonstrated the utility of one of Fairmont State University’s new gun locker rooms on the ground floor of a residence hall. The lockers were set into the wall, just big enough to hold a holstered firearm along with a small amount of ammunition.
Candidate filing period begins for Fairmont City Council election
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont residents who are interested in becoming city council members will be able to throw their hat in the ring starting next Monday. The candidate filing period for the November 5th Fairmont Municipal Election will begin at 8:30 a.m. July 8th and last until 4:30 p.m. on August 7th.
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