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Preston teacher abuse case moves to circuit court

The Preston County teacher accused of child abuse after allegedly using duct tape on a student’s mouth and hands had a preliminary hearing earlier this week in Preston County Magistrate Court.   Court records show probable cause was found in the case of Cassandra “Candi” ...

Morgantown woman accused of sexual assault of 14-year-old

A Morgantown woman is facing a third-degree sexual assault charge after she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.  The investigation began after the teen’s father alerted the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department that a woman, who he believed to be ...

Donation helps Blacksville VFD purchase heavy lifting equipment

Firefighters with the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department are now able to handle the heavy lifting at accident scenes, thanks to a donation from Northeast Natural Energy. Blacksville VFD Chief Kevin Wilson said because of the donation, his department was able to purchase equipment that ...

Man charged with arson in church fire

A 19-year-old man is charged with second degree arson after police say he admitted to setting a fire in the bathroom of The Church of Morning Glory on Mason Dixon Highway. Monongalia County deputies responded to the church on Oct. 23 in reference to a burglar alarm, according to the ...

Police seek suspect in Monday night shooting

Local police are seeking information regarding a shooting Monday evening on Don Knotts Boulevard near the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. At about 9:16 p.m. Monday, Morgantown Police officers responded to a car accident near the hotel. When they got there, officers discovered the driver of ...

Arrest made after reckless driver hits school bus, others in Star City

A Michigan man is facing charges after he crashed into several vehicles, including a school bus, in Star City, while recklessly fleeing from police.  The pursuit began on Oct. 19 when Patrolman Justice Carver reported seeing a white Ford Edge fail to stop at the intersection of ...