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Rabid raccoon found, killed in Monongalia County
INDEPENDENCE, W.Va (WDTV) - A rabid raccoon has been found and killed in Monongalia County. According to a Facebook post by the Mon County Health Department, the raccoon was found on property off Gladesville Road in Independence. The property is located in both Monongalia and Preston Counties. The owner of...
Pittsburgh area braces for potential of more tornadoes on Saturday
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- With the potential for more dangerous storms on Saturday, many areas are preparing. A couple weeks ago, a devastating storm hit Finleyville. It taught Washington County leaders and other emergency officials some valuable lessons. When the tornado ripped through Finleyville in May, it was a stunning and eye-opening event for Washington County officials, including county Commissioner Nick Sherman. "People need to take this very seriously. We need to make sure that we're paying attention to the warnings," Sherman said. That tornado is one of the many reasons officials are keeping an eye on the sky this weekend. "We have the ability...
Rabies case confirmed in Mon, Preston County
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. –– The first case of rabies in 2024 has been confirmed on property at the Preston-Monongalia County line. The owner of the property off Gladesville Road in Independence found a racoon fighting with a barn cat. The owner euthenized the racoon and tests at the...
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