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Miracle Meadows cases to stay in Kanawha County court

CHARLESTON — The remaining civil cases involving the now defunct Miracle Meadows School in Salem will remain in Kanawha County Circuit Court following a judge’s ruling. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy rejected a motion by defense attorneys this week who wanted to move the cases to Harrison County. “This feels like a Hail Mary to be honest,” Hardy told defense attorney Jen Tully. “It would be a terrible idea to move these. I’m going to deny the motion.” Nearly 140 cases, representing former students, have been filed against the school, which was in ...

Yet another entity seeking millions from Justice companies

Another plaintiff laying claim to millions of dollars from the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is asking a federal court to get moving. That’s because there are so many competing interests in the courts system for assets of the Justice companies. The concern is that a claimant not appropriately positioned could lose out to the others as Justice assets are divided in court. Multiple conflicts adding up to more than $1 billion pose financial threats, run up against each other and sometimes are in tension with one another. The Justice companies last week ...

Westover woman jailed for malicious assault

A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute.  At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge responded to the Dunkard Avenue apartment and separated Frances Juanita Demarbieux, 43, of Westover, ...

Preston County woman charged with malicious assault after alleged beating

A Preston County woman is facing malicious assault charges after allegedly continuing to beat an unconscious woman during a physical altercation on June 28 in Kingwood.  Kingwood Police were called to the fight scene at the Circle K on West Main Street and spoke with the apparent ...

Three admit guilt in multi-state drug ring

In February, an investigation by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force resulted in a major drug bust leading to federal drug trafficking charges against 25 individuals, 12 of whom are listed as West Virginia residents.   The 79-count indictment also included individuals from Pennsylvania, ...

Morgantown settles dispute with MPD officers

Details of the settlement agreement between a number of Morgantown Police Department officers and the City of Morgantown were released this week, ending a two-year battle regarding officer compensation and other issues.  As part of the settlement, the city agreed to pay the officers a ...