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Local Democrats Rally Against Riley Moore's El Salvador Prison Photo

Response planned for Friday after Riley Moore El Salvador prison photo WV Metro News | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Democrats across the region are organizing a 'Day of Response' to express outrage over Congressman Riley Moore's recent El Salvador prison visit, where he posed

Eagle Nest in Shepherdstown Welcomes Three Hatchlings

All 3 eggs have hatched in nest at NCTC in Shepherdstown WV Metro News | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartening turn for eagle enthusiasts in Shepherdstown, the NCTC nest successfully welcomes three new eaglets this season, following last year's unfortunate events. Fish and Wildlife

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Traffic Laws After Tragedy

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Traffic Laws After Tragedy

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change Hampshire Review | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth tragically lost her life while conducting flagging operations in Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following her death, the motorist was charged with a minor offense, raising concerns among residents and advocates

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Laws to Protect Road Workers

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth, a flagger, tragically lost her life while directing traffic in a work zone near Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following the accident, the driver responsible faced

Rippon Family Advocates for Safer Roads After Flagging Tragedy

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers WV Metro News | Sunday, March 9, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik The family of Kathy Ruth, a flagger tragically killed in Rippon on April 4, 2024, is advocating for stronger road worker protection laws following a mild conviction for

Summit Point Tragedy: Woman Killed, Husband Arrested for Murder

Summit Point Woman Killed While on Phone with Dispatch; Husband Arrested WV Metro News | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik In a tragic domestic violence incident in Summit Point, a 50-year-old woman named Tanya Lyons was killed by her 71-year-old husband, John Lyons, during a 911 call reporting a

Middleway's Historic District Threatened by Proposed Bottling Plant

Middleway supporters hopeful new designation will help in fight against plans for bottling plant WV Metro News | Sunday, February 2, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Preservationists in Middleway are raising concerns over a proposed water bottling facility by Sidewinder Enterprises that could threaten the town's historic district, recently added