With the snows melting the attention now turns to the rivers and creeks in the area and the possibility of flooding. The National Weather Service river forecast for the next 48 hours has projected minor flooding in the
The Upshur County Commission approved the application for a $1.5 million small cities block grant to provide water to parts of Southern Upshur County. According to Region 7 Executive director Rosemary Wagner, the areas affected would be Indian Camp and Kanawha Head in
A reminder from Fire Departments in the area to set your clocks ahead this Saturday night for daylight savings time. Why are the Fire departments in the area reminding you to set your clocks ahead? To also remind you to replace your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep your home safe for the upcoming spring and summer months.
Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies are in need of your help in finding the man responsible for the robbery of the Fastbreak Convenience Store in Beverly Tuesday Night. Randolph County Chief Deputy Mark Brady asks that “Any customer that was at the store at the time of the robbery please contact the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department of the
Six defendants were sentenced in U. S. District Court in Elkins Tuesday and Wednesday. 40-year-old Richard Hayhurst to a term of 20 months for possession of firearms. 49-year-old Daniel A. Corica of Elkins to five years probation for possession of marijuana with in intent to deliver and a fine of $500. 50-year-old Billy Joe Radcliff to five years probation on one count of distribution of hydrocodone. 24-year-old Zachary Stokes of Buckhannon to five years probation for the possession of pseudooephrine for the manufacturing of methamphetamine. 32-year-old Jabbar Q. Kimble of
It didn’t take long for Alumni and friends of
60-year-old John Boggs of Marlinton was arrested by the Pocahontas Sheriff’s Department and charged with the first degree murder of his brother 51-year-old Danny Boggs. The shooting took place Tuesday afternoon on the
Upshur County Prosecuting attorney Jacob Reger has been named a special prosecutor in the case against a
recused himself from the case. A preliminary hearing date has not been set.
Three Buckhannon residents were sentenced in U. S. District Court Monday by Chief Judge John
West Virginia Representative Shelley Moore-Capito announced that the Huttonsville Public Service District will receive $90,900 in federal funds to make emergency repairs following a massive waterline rupture. The funding is through the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development. The federal grant will be used to repair a 760 foot waterline pipe and any other necessary accessories.
The U. S. Navy held a gathering in Elkins to pay tribute to those who assisted in the rescue and recovery of the downed Blackhawk helicopter in the northern part of
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call over the weekend in the Walkersville area of an accidental shooting. Josh Davisson of Walkersville was shot in the abdomen and was life-flighted to
The Elkins woman injured in a Saturday morning accident has been identified. 20-year-old Kassi Koontz was traveling east on Route 33 when she lost control of her car near the
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin recently extended the emergency status of three counties which had been declared on February 5th,
Applications are now available from the West Virginia Sheriff’s Association’s 2010 Scholarship Program. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to applicants pursuing a degree in criminal justice at
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest concerning the missing money from the
After the many thanks from the Elkins community to Philanthropist Doris Buffett for her recent help on the Middle School, Ms. Buffett said, “I’m not through with Elkins yet.” In a message to Davis and Elkins College President W. T. “Buck” Smith last week, the sister to Warren Buffett offered to underwrite $300,000 in scholarships to seniors in
An abandoned house caught fire Saturday night on the
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An Elkins woman was air-lifted to
Police recently charged an Elkins man with grand larceny. 24-year-old Stephen Diffenderfer had stolen a woman’s car, cell phone and debit card in Mid December. The woman’s car was later found in
A Bruceton Mills woman died early Thursday following a collision with a Department of Highways road grader. 33-year-old Jacelyn Cottrell was traveling south on Route 26 near the
Upshur County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested A Buckhannon man for joyriding Friday afternoon. 30-year-old Thomas Allen Haddix, Jr. was found in possession of a 2007 Pontiac G-6, belonging to Leslie D. Hinzman who had reported it stolen
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Fire broke out in the Tunnelton area early Thursday morning. According to the Tunnelton fire Department a home located on
One was injured following a two car accident at the corner of
from the vehicle and taken to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital where their condition is unknown. The accident is being investigated by the Weston City Police.
A new coordinator has been hired for Durbin days but not without some controversy. Durbin Mayor, Donald Peck was hired to head up Durbin Days Heritage Festival on Monday by members of the town council. Some expressed that their might be a conflict of interest. A recommendation was made that a letter be sent to the Ethics Commission as to whether the hiring of Peck would conflict with his duties as Mayor. Peck would be paid $500 for the position as festival coordinator.
The Belington City Council met Thursday evening and one of the first topics discussed was to expand the commercial portion of the city to include Belington Medical Clinic. Following the second reading, the council voted 5 to 1 to approve the changes made in the zoning to allow the clinic inside of the city limits. This move will allow the Belington Medical Clinic to expand it’s facilities.
The Buckhannon City Police are on the lookout for yet another missing person. Reports are that 42-year-old John Corley of
Fire broke out at a home in Job early Thursday morning. The Harman Fire Company was called to the home of Mike Mullenex around
The March term of the Preston County Grand Jury came back with the indictment of 21-year-old Eric Hudson of Reedsville for the robbery of the BB&T Bank in Reedsville in August of 2009. Also indicted was 23-year-old Charles Lamar, Jr. of Masontown on two counts of first degree sexual assault and two counts of sexual abuse by a guardian of an 11-year-old girl. A total of 29 indictments were returned.
The March Term of the Lewis County Grand Jury met on Monday and came back with a total of 26 indictments, five of which were sealed. Of those to be indicted were Elvis E. King, Jr. on three counts of wanton endangerment with a firearm, and one count of second degree murder. Also indicted was Terry M. Garton on three counts of wanton endangerment with a firearm. David Bruce Epp was also indicted on 4 counts of the delivery of a controlled substance and four counts of conspiracy.
Route 32 has been closed since Monday afternoon due to the collapse of what is known as the old Milkint Garage building. Officials had been holding off on the clean-up till building inspectors could evaluate the situation. Thomas officials now say that the removal of the rubble will take place starting Wednesday afternoon. Local traffic is still asked to use US 219 or
Three people were injured following a two car collision. According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department the accident took place Tuesday in the community of Simpson. A vehicle traveling east on Route 13 hit another that had been traveling west. All three were taken to
A convicted sex offender was arrested by Ohio Patrol Officers Saturday afternoon for the kidnapping of a Preston County Teenager. 39-year-old Matthew Mabee a convicted sex offender from
The mid-December snow that hit the area caused local, county and state governments to exhaust a lot of funds to keep roadways open. Help is on the way. President Obama declared 15 counties within the state disaster areas
from the mid-December storm. Area counties to be included were Pocahontas and Pendleton.
West Virginia Route 32 remains closed due to the collapse of a garage in the Thomas area. Known as the old Milkint building, authorities say the building collapsed sometime around
56-year-old William J. Hood, Sr. of Weston was arrested by State Police and charged with a sexual assault which took place one year ago. According to authorities, he had inappropriately touched a woman while she was having a seizure. This had not been the first time this had taken place. Hood was taken into custody and charged with second degree sexual assault. He is currently being held on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond at the Central Regional Jail.
Monday night’s Weston City Council meeting saw the approval of a sign-on bonus to assist in growing the local police department. Weston City Police is down to four officers and has been losing some to other local towns that have been offering similar bonuses to attract qualified candidates for the position. The decree states that certified men and women will now receive $7,500 extra just for signing a contract. Testing gets under way in three weeks.
After a two day search, the Buckhannon Fire Department discovered the body of 23-year-old Joey Rosencrance. He was found in the Buckhannon River 40 yards from where he was dropped off Sunday afternoon to go fishing. His body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
The Buckhannon City Police is searching for a man who has been missing since Sunday afternoon. 23-year-old Joseph Rosencrance of
Fire crews in
Thursday’s Upshur County Commission meeting saw the commission accept the resignation of Deputy Circuit Clerk Patty J. Bennett. Bennett submitted her letter to the commission on Monday, February 22. Bennett’s letter stated that she is retiring and want to spend more time with her family. Her resignation takes effect Thursday, March 4th. The commission then went on to approve the advertising of the circuit clerk’s position and would be taking applications.