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Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
West Virginia native will be first woman from state to head to space
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia native Emily Calandrelli will be going to space. In a post on her social media, she explained that she would be one of the 100 women to go into space and the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Calandrelli is an MIT engineer turned...
Mountain State Justice calls for action against Morgantown City Council proposed camping ban
MORGANTOWN W.Va – Nonprofit legal services firm Mountain State Justice expressed their opposition to a proposed camping ban downtown in a letter to the Morgantown City Council on July 5. Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael proposed expanding the camping ban mentioned in Sec. 941.05(c) of the Morgantown City Code...
Fairmont teacher named WV Teacher of the Year finalist
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Schools may be out for students, but teachers across the state are still getting recognized for their hard work as the West Virginia Department of Education has announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, and one of them works right here in north central West Virginia.
Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
Regional rivals, balance important in scheduling for West Virginia
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown understands the need for regional rivals on the schedule. It’s been something that the Mountaineers have been able to ensure with the schedules over the past few years. And if you include this upcoming season the program has played 11 power five opponents in five of the last six years with the lone exception being the shortened 2020 campaign.
Local farm to host summer market in Fairmont this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A farm in Fairmont will be holding a summer market this weekend!. The Summer Market Jubilee will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Poplar Island Pumpkins and will feature a variety of vendors. Organizers said you can discover amazing...
West Virginia recruiting rundown examining remaining 2025 targets
West Virginia has put together a significant chunk of the 2025 recruiting class at this stage, but who are some of the key targets remaining on the board?. The Mountaineers are now up to 21 total commitments in the current cycle but are still looking to add a number of key pieces across the board at the various spots.
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