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Josh Dodge sworn in as new Terra Alta mayor
Terra Alta · Terra Alta

Josh Dodge sworn in as new Terra Alta mayor

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TERRA ALTA, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Town of Terra Alta swore in its new mayor at the town’s council meeting Tuesday. Following a stretch of administrative chaos over the past several weeks that included the resignations of multiple town officials, Josh Dodge has been appointed the new mayor of Terra Alta. Dodge, a Terra Alta native and a 2009 graduate of Preston High School, previously served as the town’s recorder before being appointed mayor. Josh …Read Article
Kingwood Family Day on 08/03/2025
Kingwood · Kingwood

Kingwood Family Day on 08/03/2025

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Person rescued by helicopter after side-by-side rollover in Preston County
Preston County · Preston County

Person rescued by helicopter after side-by-side rollover in Preston County

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MASONTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — A Maryland State Police helicopter rescued a person in West Virginia after a side-by-side rolled over the bank of the Cheat River Sunday evening. Cheat Lake water rescue on July 6 (Courtesy: Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department) Around 7 p.m. on July 6, water rescue crews from the Masontown and Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Departments were called to rescue a person who went over an embankment along t…Read Article

1 taken to Ruby after firework accident in Preston County

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KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — One person was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a fireworks accident at Big Bear Lake. Information is very limited at the time, but a Preston County 911 official confirmed to 12 News that the individual was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Bruceton EMS, State Troopers and an off-duty deputy responded. Monongalia County EMS also responded to assist. Clarksburg church hosts 2nd annua…Kingwood · KingwoodRead Article

State Treasurer delivers unclaimed property check to Preston County Commission

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Preston County Commission received a significant boost to its finances on Wednesday as West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack arrived to present it with an unclaimed property check worth $58,779.85. According to the State Treasurer's Office, this money consists primarily of stale-dated checks from state agencies, such as the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and the West Virginia State A…Kingwood · KingwoodRead Article

Looking Back 1898: A different type of white water

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In October 1898, the 600 residents of Terra Alta, West Virginia, turned on their water faucets and got a surprise. What came out was milk, not water, or at least it looked like milk.Terra Alta · Terra AltaRead Article

Volunteers return to Preston County for annual Summer Home Repair Program

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KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — One of a dozen church-affiliated groups from across the Eastern United States will arrive in Preston County again this summer to participate in the annual summer home repair program.Kingwood · KingwoodRead Article

Man injured in Rowlesburg black bear attack

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ROWLESBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Natural Resources Police are investigating a Thursday evening black bear attack that left a man hospitalized.Rowlesburg · RowlesburgSee the Story

W.Va. town's employees likely to lose jobs after budget rejected

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TERRA ALTA — Almost all employees of the Town of Terra Alta stand to potentially lose their jobs as a result of the town’s ongoing budget crisis.Terra Alta · Terra AltaSee the Story

Man life-flighted with severe injuries after bear attack in Preston County

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ROWLESBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A man was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital after a bear reportedly attacked him near Rowlesburg. Troopers with the West Virginia State Police were called to a wooded area outside of the Rowlesburg neighborhood of Manheim for a reported bear attack at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. Troopers said that a man in his 60s suffered severe injuries from the attack, and troopers treated him until EMS arrived. The victim was later life-f…Rowlesburg · RowlesburgSee the Story

Kelley takes title at Kingwood golf tournament

Livingston Kelley won the Jackson County Golf Club’s Tournament played May 29 at Kingwood Country Club with a net score of 66.Golf · KingwoodRead Article
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