School bus struck by trailer Tuesday
A Monongalia County Schools bus carrying students was struck by a trailer on Jake’s Run Road on Tuesday morning.
The collision happened just before 8 a.m., according to Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer.
James Bray was driving a 2005 tractor trailer cab with a flatbed trailer. The investigation showed Bray failed to keep his trailer in his lane and the rear tire of the trailer struck the front driver’s side wheel of the school bus, Palmer said.
The bus driver complained about left arm pain and she was examined by EMS. She was not taken to the hospital. Palmer said the five students on the bus were not injured.
The vehicles did not need towed and were driven from the scene.
No citation or charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing, Palmer said.
Children, pets get picture with Santa
Tractor Supply, at 7 Vista Del Rio Drive, will host pet photos with Santa from 1-5 p.m. Saturday.
Customers are invited to bring their children and pets to the store for photos with Santa and other Christmas activities. The first 25 customers to take their photo with Santa will also receive a free magnetic picture frame.
Info: 304-284-9574.
Mountain Line holiday schedule
Mountain Line Transit Authority reminds its riders that Dec. 19 it will begin winter break hours. Those hours will continue until Jan. 12.
Campus PM (Rt. 1), will not run throughout the break. West Run (Rt. 30), will end at 5:10 p.m.
Dec. 19-Jan. 10. West Run Late Night (Rt. 30) service starting at 9 p.m. will not run throughout the break. Blue & Gold (Rt. 38) will run as usual with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Beechurst Express (Rt. 39) will not run through the break.
Due to the holidays, on Dec. 24 there will be no service after 6 p.m. The last runs will leave Westover terminal at 5 p.m. There will be no local bus service Dec. 25. The Downtown PM Mall (Route 2) will run until 12:20 a.m. Dec. 31. On Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, there will be no local service.
The daily Grey Line service between Clarksburg and Pittsburgh will run every day. Reservations throughout the holidays are highly suggested and may be made online at ridegreyline.org or by calling the Grey Line ticket office 304-296-3869.
Info: 304-291-RIDE (291-7433) or busride.org.
Celebrate Hanukkah at Heritage Point
From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Morgantown will celebrate Hanukkah at Heritage Point. The story of the holiday will be retold and there will be Hanukkah music and a menorah.
Heritage’s own Sylvia (Sippy) Hayman will tell attendees about Hanukkah customs and teach a Hanukkah game.
Info: 304-906-1014.
Live Nativity at Tyrone UMC
There will be a live nativity program from 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Tyrone United Methodist Church. Cookies and cocoa will be offered.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Stroll
The University Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association will host an Ugly Holiday Sweater Stroll from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Attendees will journey through the Suncrest Towne Center. Toys will be collected for Toys for Tots.
Participants will start at Pies & Pints then go to Crab Shack Carriba and end at Primanti Bros. Prizes will be awarded for the top three ugliest sweaters. Drawings and giveaways will happen at each location.
Those who plan to attend can RSVP to universitychapter@gmail.com.
