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Suspect still sought in January Summers School Road hit and run

Monongalia County Sheriff's deputies are still searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Summers School Road in Monongalia County nearly one month ago. On Jan. 25, Donna Evasko said she was walking along a roadside footpath on Summers School Road that leads to ...

Two brothers found guilty in 2021 Granville burglary

A two-and-half-day jury trial in Monongalia County Circuit Court resulted in a guilty verdict for two Preston County brothers accused of kidnapping, first degree robbery, assault during commission of a felony, burglary, grand larceny, and conspiracy to commit first degree robbery. Judge ...

Star City PD finds fentanyl during traffic stop; more at nearby motel

Two individuals are being held at North Central Regional Jail after Star City Police conducted a traffic stop which led to the discovery of fentanyl in the vehicle and in a nearby motel room. On Feb. 13, Star City Officer Travis Layton conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac G6 traveling on ...

Driver under the influence flees from Westover patrolman

A Morgantown man is in custody after he allegedly attempted to flee from a Westover Police officer while under the influence. According to court documents, Patrolman Carver of Westover PD observed a Nissan Sentra swerving in its own lane while on patrol of Fairmont Road and Dupont Road ...

Third Grade Success Act, other education bills passed in Senate and House

MORGANTOWN — The state Senate's Third Grade Success Act topped a list of education- and child-related bills passed in the Senate and House on Tuesday. SB 274 is the Success Act. Its overarching purpose is to develop a statewide, multi-tiered approach to reading and math ...