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Morgantown sued by attorney representing former public works director

MORGANTOWN — Charleston Attorney Sean Cook is suing the city of Morgantown over a Freedom of Information Act request tied to his representation of Alexandra Stockdale, who served as the city’s public works director from November 2019 to October 2021. Prior to the director position, ...

Brookhaven students have their day in court

If you were even thinking of acting up in Bentley Booth’s courtroom Friday morning, you would have been strongly advised to, well, think again. “Settle down, people,” the judge-for-the-morning said, wielding the gavel. “Or I’ll have the bailiff clear the court.” To be ...

Fallen law enforcement memorial honors those lost in the line of duty

It had been two years since the Fallen Officer Memorial ceremony was able to be held in person at the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division campus in Clarksburg instead of virtually. Law enforcement officers from all over West Virginia, along with FBI agents and ...

Colebank sworn in as new Star City police chief

Chief Thomas Varndell has led the Star City Police Department since 2017.  After five years as chief and many more serving in law enforcement, Varndell has decided to retire. With the retirement of Varndell, a new chief, Jessica Colebank is taking over the helm and was officially ...

Hop with a Cop this Thursday at Launchpad Trampoline Park

In honor of National Police Appreciation Week, which will be celebrated May 15-21, Launchpad Trampoline Park in Westover will be hosting Hop with a Cop.  On Thursday, May 19, officers from the Westover Police Department will be jumping around with local kids at the trampoline park ...

Monongalia County May indictments

The second Monongalia County grand jury of 2022 returned indictments for the following individuals: Hamilton, Brian E., breaking and entering, petit larceny.Vallelonga, Austin, access device fraud, conspiracy to commit access device fraud.Wren, Maranda, access device fraud, conspiracy to ...