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WVU plans new tower at stadium

MORGANTOWN – WVU football fans – and anyone who loves Milan Puskar Stadium – will be excited to watch the creation of a new West Tower following this fall football season. WVU offers this summary of the project: “Designed to elevate one of college football’s most storied venues, ...

Nurses play important role in healthcare

ELKINS - In honor of National Nurses Week, Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center Interim Chief Administrative Officer Dr. James Gainer is spotlighting the important role nurses play in healthcare. Each year National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6-12. "They are the heart of the ...

Crash of stolen car leads to charges

UPSHUR COUNTY – An Upshur County was arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit and crashing what was reported as a stolen car. Keanan Lee, 28, of Rock Cave, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a felony, and first-offense driving suspended, reckless ...

Upshur grand jury indicts 20

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County grand jury returned indictments of 20 individuals Monday afternoon, for charges including terroristic threats, sexual assault and delivery of a controlled substance resulting in death. Mildred Ann McAtee, 67, of Buckhannon, was indicted on terroristic threats, and retaliation against a public official, both felonies. In a separate indictment, McAtee was also indicted on escape from custody, a felony, and two counts of domestic assault, a misdemeanor. Hope Renee Garrison, 38, of Buckhannon, and Zachary James Crawford, 32, of Weston, were each indicted on ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. ELKINS PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will meet today at 11:30 a.m. at El Toro Steakhouse, 2064 Beverly Pike, Elkins. All members and guests are welcome. For additional information, reservations or cancellations call Carole Helmick at 304-614-0359 or Sharon Riggleman at 304-784-7888 on or before May 8th. ALLEGHENY REGIONAL FAMILY ...

Former bishop Bransfield dies at 82

WHEELING — Michael J. Bransfield, the former bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, died Thursday. He was 82. Diocesan officials in Wheeling announced Bransfield’s death via email, with the following statement attached: "As it is the tradition in our Church to pray ...