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Police seeking info on vandalism
BOWDEN — Police are asking the public for information about a series of vandalisms at the Revelle’s River Resort campground. The West Virginia State Police Elkins Detachment is investigating multiple destruction of property/vandalism crimes occurring in the Bowden area of Randolph County. The Revelle’s River Resort campground has...
Randolph County campground plagued with vandalism, troopers searching for suspects
BOWDEN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police Elkins Detachment is investigating vandalism crimes in the Bowden area of Randolph County. The Revelle’s River Resort campground has been plagued by this vandalism and destruction of property since September, troopers said. The latest damage occurred on June 12. The...
Court Jesters announced for 86th Mountain State Forest Festival
ELKINS — Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Peggy Phillips has announced the selection of Royal Court Jesters Olivia Gabrielle Chabut, Eva Leanna Collier, Holliana Elizabeth Huffman, and Gwynneth Allison Walters to the Royal Court of Maid Silvia LXXXVI. The four Randolph County students, having earned the distinction through...
Longtime Elkins DJ Roger Taylor to retire after nearly five decades on the air
ELKINS, W.Va. — One of the most familiar voices on Randolph County radio will leave the air this week. Roger Taylor, a longtime personality on radio stations WDNE and WELK, will retire after a 46 year career. “I’ve worked the morning shift for quite a while. I’ve worked night...
Woodly the Elf announced for 86th Mountain State Forest Festival
ELKINS — Director General Peggy Phillips, Queen’s Department Director Megan Casto, and Citizens Bank of West Virginia have announced Riley Richard Weeks as Woodly the Elf, the official mascot of the Mountain State Forest Festival. Each year, a Randolph County student, from public, private or homeschooled students, is...
Police release information on fatal three-vehicle crash involving Barbour County 18-year-old
HUTTONSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An 18-year-old is dead following a three-vehicle crash in West Virginia. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, deputies responded to a multi-vehicle crash on US Route 219 South near Valley Head and Huttonsville. The incident involved three vehicles, two of which sustained significant front-end damage. […]
Man indicted on murder charge in Randolph County
ELKINS, W.Va. (WDTV) - A man was indicted on a murder charge in Randolph County Monday. Dallas Bryant, 70, was indicted for the November murder of Preston Higgins. West Virginia State Police said Higgins was found dead in a driveway on Ward Road in Elkins with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Nettie, Mill Creek, and Thomas
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Nicholas, Randolph, and Tucker counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
2024 PBHS grad killed in wreck
VALLEY HEAD — Residents across Barbour County and area communities are in mourning after a three-vehicle accident claimed the life of 18-year-old Keaton McDermott Sunday afternoon in Randolph County. According to a press release by Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon, McDermott passed away after being involved in the crash...
Sheriff’s Office: Driver in weekend truck incident is 15
HUTTONSVILLE — After asking the public for information regarding a weekend vehicle pursuit incident, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday evening that the driver has been identified — and he is a 15-year-old juvenile. According to a Sheriff’s Office press release, prepared by Senior Deputy Zachary...
15-year-old charged after leading police on pursuit
HUTTONSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on a vehicle pursuit that occurred on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the Huttonsville, Mill Creek area. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and other individuals involved have been identified, and video and other evidence have been collected. Charges […]
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