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Pearl Harbor Hero To Be Laid To Rest
On Dec. 7, 1941, U.S. Navy Fireman 2nd Class Joseph William Carroll was on the USS Oklahoma battleship at Fort Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On that fateful morning, the mighty battleship was one of many American ships attacked by Japanese aircraft. The Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, causing it to quickly capsize. The Pearl Harbor attack claimed the lives of more than 2,400 Americans — including 429 crewmen aboard the...
Wheeling’s experience with homeless population could help Morgantown
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling, like many other West Virginia communities, is working through issues related to increased homelessness and drug addiction. When a ban on public camping was approved in Wheeling, city council members added a provision that gave the city manager authority to establish an exempted area within the city that could be used for camping.
Lewis County Bluegrass Festival continues for its fourth year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis County Bluegrass Festival is back this weekend in Crawford for its fourth year. There were several bluegrass performances, including Larry Efaw and the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Joe Hott and Mountain Highway. Charlie Goldsborough, the festival’s representative, says one of the main goals is to give...
Stories of the Week: August 11 through August 17
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. West Virginia announced the next step in its rollout of digital vehicle titles. Monongalia County Schools has approved a cellphone ban for all of its students. More than 20 West Virginia...
Why Bridgeport? Appreciating BHS's Counseling Staff
One of the most disappointing things I remember growing up was seeing the first back-to-school commercials on TV each summer. Just after the Fourth of July holiday, I would see those dreaded advertisements that reminded me summer had passed the halfway point and school would soon be back in session.
Morgantown Utility Board plans major improvement projects
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three major Morgantown Utility Board projects will go out for bid and likely start later this year. MUB has announced the Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, Chaplin Hill Water and Sewer Extension and drainage upgrades in Popenoe Run. The final approval for the Cheat Lake WWTP...
Bids to be opened this week on Westover project
WESTOVER, W.Va. — The bid date for improvements to Holland Avenue in Westover is set for Tuesday. Officials said work on what’s expected to be a $4 million project could begin this fall. Westover Public Works Director Jason Stinespring said the scope of the project is to replace...
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