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Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Suspected Wood County Shooter Captured in Harrison County After Vienna Woman Found Dead
A man who is suspected of shooting a woman in Wood County the previous Saturday has been taken into custody in Harrison County. A woman was discovered dead from what seemed to be a gunshot wound at an apartment on 19th Street in Vienna, which is located in the Parkersburg neighborhood, according to a press statement issued by the Vienna Police Department.
Arnold Johnson III Is Wanted For Murder In West Virginia
Montgomery Village resident Arnold Johnson III, 19, is wanted in connection to the death of 21-year-old Morgantown native Rashad Malik Alton in West Virginia earlier this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, deputies were called to a shooting reported on...
Two Flown for Treatment Following Area ATV Accident
A weekend ATV accident in Marion County resulted in two individuals being transported by HealthNet for treatment. The accident took place Saturday evening, July 20, at 9:50 p.m. It was in a wooded area in the community of Baxter near Woods Run Road. There has been no further information released...
Ohio County Schools brings on 23 new professional hires for the 24-25 school year
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools aren’t only seeing new students this fall, they have officially brought on 23 new professional hires throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. They were recognized and officially hired at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The majority of the new personnel have graduated from […]
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Section of West Run Road to be closed for approximately four weeks
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A road closure in Morgantown is expected to last for the next four weeks. West Run Road will be closed between the West Run Apartments and Canvas Townhomes beginning Wednesday, July 24th, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The closure will begin Wednesday at...
WVU Baseball Officially Inks Transfer Pitcher Tyler Hutson
Two weeks after committing to the WVU baseball program, transfer pitcher Tyler Hutson is now officially locked in with the Mountaineers. West Virginia announced the signing of Hutson on social media on Tuesday morning. Hutson, a transfer pitcher from University of Southern Indiana pitcher, is now advancing his career by...
WVU Football Announces Several Game Promotions for 2024 Season
On Tuesday, the WVU football program announced some of the game promotions for the upcoming 2024 season. West Virginia did this while deciding to wait to publicize a couple big ones. The following game promotions are listed below. Note: the Coal Rush game and the annual Hall of Fame weekend...
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart failure and stroke care
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus and Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement awards. The Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that...
Chase Harler Talks Relationship Between Darian DeVries and WVU Basketball Alumni
Chase Harler, Best Virginia’s general manager and head coach this summer, talked about the relationship between WVU HC Darian DeVries and the basketball alumni. Harler’s team finished TBT play on Monday night, falling to Zoo Crew, Pitt’s alumni team, in the round of 32. “The new coach...
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