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Stumptown Ales in Fairmont to host unique event
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A bar and brewery in Fairmont will be holding a unique, new event this week!. Stump Talks will take place at Stumptown Ales on Merchant Street in Fairmont Wednesday at 7 p.m. Organizers said this is the first Stump Talk event, and depending on the success,...
Couple charged after troopers find crack pipe within reach of toddler while responding to Marion County accident
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged after troopers found a crack pipe within reach of an unrestrained juvenile while responding to a vehicle accident in Marion County.
Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
Fairmont State University has plans for nearly $7 million in congressional directed spending
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, library renovations, and campus security system improvements.
Former WVU 6'7 Forward Commits to Fairmont State
According to his Instagram account, former West Virginia University forward and former Temple forward Taj Thweatt is coming back to the Mountain State. He has verbally committed to play at Division II Fairmont State, according to his social media post. Thweatt was a player for former WVU Coach Bob Huggins...
Pufferbelly's Ice Cream Station celebrates National Ice Cream Day with new flavors
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - July 21st is National Ice Cream Day, and on a hot sunny day here in North Central West Virginia, there’s no better way to cool off than with some ice cream. Pufferbelly’s is celebrating by showcasing some new flavors!. There’s Zanzibar Chocolate, a fan...
Moatsville man arrested after assaulting woman, running from police
MOATSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A Moatsville man was arrested after deputies said he assaulted a woman and ran from police Saturday. Christopher Wagner, 33, is accused of picking up a woman by her throat and slamming her to the ground in a rocky area at Arden, according to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department.
WOWK Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis honored
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis will recognized at the 60th Annual Ohio Valley NATAS Emmy Gala Saturday Night. On June 10, 2024, it was announced Curtis was inducted into the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle. The honor is given to those with 25 years […]
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