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WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday
WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the July 4 holiday: “The West Virginia State Police will be conducting statewide traffic enforcement throughout the July 4th week and weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe during holiday travel. “We would like to remind motorists to be patient […] The post WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2 DUI checkpoints to be held in NCWV next week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police will hold two DUI checkpoints in North Central West Virginia next week. The first checkpoint will be held in Monongalia County on Thursday, July 11th along U.S. Route 19/WV Route 7. This checkpoint will take place near the Pursglove post office...
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired.White Sulphur Springs City officials said Timothy Loehmann resigned Monday afternoon as a probationary officer. In a statement issued to WVVA-TV , Mayor Kathy Glover said Loehmann had been hired at the recommendation of White Sulphur Springs Police Chief D.S. Teubert.“Since this is an employment matter, I will have no further comment,” Glover said.It wasn’t immediately clear how long Loehmann...
West Virginia and parts of Ohio warned against possible monkey adoption scam
Primate lovers in Ohio and West Virginia are being warned of a possible scam perpetuated by an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a Canton, Ohio, company called General Monkeys For Adoption. General […]
Investigation underway after Century Mine in Volga catches fire
VOLGA, W.Va (WDTV) - Century Mining’s Longview Mine in Volga caught fire Sunday. The fire broke out at approximately 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Barbour County 911 officials said. At this time, it is unclear what started the fire. There were no injuries reported in the incident, 911 officials said.
Local Weekend Structure Fire is Under Investigation
A weekend structure fire in Harrison County outside of Clarksburg is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, according to authorities. The fire, which took place Saturday evening along Wilsonburg Road, saw multiple agencies respond. Among the groups responding were the Reynoldsville, Nutter Fort, Spelter, and Salem Volunteer Fire Departments.
Clarksburg fire chief fired over mural, public hearing requested
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg Fire Chief Stephen McIntire has been fired for painting a mural in the office of the chief, according to the city. No specific information about the mural has been released, but McIntire is calling for a public hearing because he said his rights have been violated under the laws governing civil service employees.
Buckhannon Fire Department talks firework safety tips
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Fourth Of July is right around the corner, and authorities are reminding you to stay safe this independence day. Some studies show over 9000 Americans were involved in fireworks related injuries. Officials told WDTV those injuries can be avoided. “You want to remain a safe...
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