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Bridgeport Family Dentistry Ready to Make Opening Official at Charles Pointe with July 26 Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Samantha Jette, DDS and her staff at Bridgeport Family Dentistry have inherited a nearly 50-year tradition of providing quality dental services to families in Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, and Marion Counties. On Friday, July 26, Bridgeport Family Dentistry will take that commitment to the next level when they officially open their new state-of-the-art dental office at Charles Pointe in Bridgeport.
Lieutenant Detective Gary Weaver to be Honored with Years of Service Award at City Council Meeting
At Monday’s regular meeting, Bridgeport City Council will have the opportunity to say thank you to one of the city’s most well-known and respected law enforcement officers. Lieutenant Detective Gary Weaver previously announced in June that he would be retiring from the Bridgeport Police Department at the end...
Straub Automotive acquires Urse Honda in Bridgeport
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Straub Automotive announced they have recently acquired Urse Honda in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Straub officials say they’re committed to upholding the standards set by the Urse family. The location will feature both new and used vehicles, and is a full-service automotive facility with factory-trained and certified technicians.
Morgantown businessman wants accountability in addressing homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown businessman, Todd Stainbrook, is weighing in on the homeless situation in Morgantown. The issue has been at the forefront for business owners for several years, and debate is ramping back up following a proposal to expand the organization that governs camping in the city. Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael requested a review of the ordinance with the possibility of expanding it with the health and safety of the community in mind.
Don Knotts Festival 100th Birthday Celebration begins Saturday in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Metropolitan Theatre, in partnership with Morgantown Magazine and Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, wants residents to celebrate the life and career of a local entertainment icon. In commemoration of the 100th birthday of Don Knotts, the annual Don Knotts Festival will be hosted from Saturday...
Victim, suspect identified in Morgantown murder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Detectives with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department have identified the victim and suspect in the July 11 shooting on Mountain Vayyel Drive. A press release said Rashad Malik Alton, 21, of Morgantown, was allegedly shot by Arnold Johnson, 19, of Montgomery Village, Maryland. Detectives believe...
Dual-Sport Star to Visit WVU Football Program on Heels of Offer
As a follow up to West Virginia sending Cooper McCutchan, a tight end and basketball star in Ohio, an offer, he tells WV Sports Now that he’s planning to visit the WVU football program next week. McCutchan (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) revealed WVU tight end coach Blaine Stewart called him...
Big 12 Snapshot: West Virginia Mountaineers
Good morning. I’m introducing a new series intended to take a look at each team in the new Big 12. I’m not sure how many I’ll get done each week, but the only way for me to really know about these teams is to actually do the research so I can be relatively informed when the season hits. So I spent time doing the research this weekend. There are links to everything below so if there isn’t a link, then I didn’t write it, but I always link back to the originator of the content. I wanted to take a quick look at the team: get a feel for the best players; look into their portal class consisted and how they ranked overall; a look at the 2024 recruiting class; and ending on the graphic from Sharp College Football.
Morgantown officials approve funds for key homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown city council has set aside about $213,000 for the operation of the triage and warming shelter for the 2024-25 winter and transportation. The funds are part of the allocation of $1.3 million in carry over funds. Council approved the transfer of $150,000 for the operation...
Ex-Mountaineer Gyorko sees himself in Wetherholt
MORGANTOWN — JJ Wetherholt is about to embark upon the journey of a lifetime, chasing the dream young men have chased for more than 150 years. Jedd Gyorko knows. He’s been there. You probably remember Jedd Gyorko. It wasn’t so long ago he was living the life JJ...
Trail being added to nature preserve in Roane County
WALTON — Work is underway to add a more than two-and-a-half-mile trail at a nature preserve in southern Roane County. The American Water Charitable Foundation recently provided $83,400 for trail development and watershed conservation at Hungry Beech Preserve in the Walton area, according to a press release from the Nature Conservancy in West Virginia, which owns and operates the preserve and is part of a global conservation organization.
Camden Clark receives prestigious national award
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — WVU Medicine Camden Clark has been recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report as a high-performing hospital. The High Performing in Procedures and Conditions award is very prestigious and the highest-ranked award a hospital can receive from the U.S. News Best Hospitals and Conditions Ratings. U.S. News evaluated almost 5,000 hospitals, and those who received the award excelled in patient outcomes.
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
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