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Elderly man dies in Tucker crash

TUCKER COUNTY – An elderly man died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck in Tucker County on Sunday afternoon, police said. Ralph D. Mullenax, 83, of Fairmont, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash, which took place at approximately 3:45 p.m. on U.S. Route 219 in Tucker County, according to a Monday morning West Virginia State Police press release. Mullenax was traveling southbound on 219 when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the eastern edge of the roadway and crashed, the release states. Mullenax's next of kin has been notified, police said. The State ...

B-UHS put on precautionary hold

BUCKHANNON - Buckhannon-Upshur High School was placed on a "precautionary hold" Tuesday morning due to a custody dispute incident. The precautionary hold period began at about 11:45 a.m., and students were back in class by 1 p.m., officials said. The following message was issued by Upshur County Schools regarding the incident on Tuesday: “Today, school administration and law enforcement responded to a custodial issue at BUHS. Out of an abundance of caution, local law enforcement assisted school personnel in addressing the matter and ensuring the safety of students and staff. "We ...

Randolph woman facing child abuse charge

ELKINS – A Randolph County woman is behind bars after allegedly striking and bruising a 7-year-old with a belt, police said. MaCayla Ashton Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injury, a misdemeanor. She is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail, on a $2,000 ...

Kump Center to host Whetsell’s Elkins History Talk

ELKINS – On Wednesday, the Kump Education Center will offer the second of its three Elkins History Talks this fall, this one focusing on a tragic Elkins event and its repercussions. Robert “Rob” Whetsell will talk about “The Early History of Elkins” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kump ...

Woman dies after early morning Barbour blaze

MOATSVILLE – An elderly woman died as the result of an early Monday morning fire at a residence in Barbour County, officials said. First responders were called to a structure fire on the Jack Reed Road, and upon their arrival an elderly woman was found trapped upstairs in the home, according to published reports. Firefighters were able to remove the woman from the house, and she was sent for medical treatment for smoke inhalation. However, she passed away while being transported to a medical helicopter, according to information provided by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s ...

Fincham speaks before Rotary Club

ELKINS - Derek Fincham, director of the Naylor Learning Center at Davis & Elkins College, addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, giving the group an overview of the services offered by the center. Joining Fincham were students Mackenzie Lyons, Shelley Steff and Humza Akram. The Naylor Learning ...