MORGANTOWN — The normally bustling halls of Monongalia County Circuit Court will be unusually quiet over the next several days. The three judges, Russell Clawges, Susan Tucker […]
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Ohio woman charged with murder of 67-year-old man
MORGANTOWN — A woman suspected of murdering a Monongalia county man April 22 has been arrested and charged. Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer said Elizabeth A. Chinn, […]
Area law enforcement participates in ‘Drug Take Back Initiative’
MORGANTOWN — Area law enforcement is taking part in the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, coordinated and facilitated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Monongalia […]
Kingwood police chief, officer resign
KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood accepted the resignations of Chief Todd Nestor and Officer Felix Thorn Friday. James Fields has been appointed temporary chief of police […]
Mon County man victim of murder, investigation continues
MORGANTOWN — A woman convicted of armed robbery and a man suspected of passing counterfeit money are among four people being held in Pennsylvania as persons of […]
Charges pending for motorcyclist who drove into a car
MORGANTOWN — Traffic violation charges are pending against a motorcyclist who drove into the back of a car April 13, according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Detectives investigate Old Stewartstown Road shooting
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 67-year-old on Old Stewartstown Road. Persons of interest have been detained in Pennsylvania, according to information […]
Lunsford subject to life in prison without mercy
By Allan Taylor, WV Metronews WESTON — Lewis County jurors declined giving mercy after convicting Lena Lunsford for the 2011 murder of her 3-year-old daughter Aliayah. That […]
Mother guilty of murder in case of missing girl
WESTON — A jury deliberated for only two hours Monday before finding Lena Lunsford guilty of murdering her daughter Aliayah, the toddler who vanished from their home […]
Man accused of sexual abuse has bond lowered
MORGANTOWN — Bond was reduced Monday for man accused of sexual abuse by a parent or guardian. Gerald D. Hess, 23, of Morgantown, was charged with sexual […]
