January 21, 2025

New Lewis County Sheriff Leads Major Drug Bust, Nine Arrested

New Lewis County Sheriff Leads Major Drug Bust, Nine Arrested

WESTON — Lewis County’s new sheriff wasted no time fulfilling his campaign promise to tackle the drug problem in the area, overseeing a significant raid last week that resulted in nine arrests and the seizure of a substantial drug haul. Sheriff Mickey Metz, along with state and
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U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld Resigns from West Virginia’s Northern District

U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld Resigns from West Virginia’s Northern District

WHEELING — Bill Ihlenfeld, the U.S. Attorney for Northern West Virginia, officially stepped down moments before Donald Trump was sworn in as president. In a statement issued on his final day in office, Ihlenfeld expressed both pride and sadness at leaving the post. “Serving as
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Driver Crashes Into State Capitol Complex While Allegedly Under the Influence

Driver Crashes Into State Capitol Complex While Allegedly Under the Influence

CHARLESTON — A man, reportedly under the influence, crashed his vehicle into the West Virginia State Capitol complex on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred when the driver struck Building 11, the Central Chiller Plant, located on California Avenue, according to Charleston
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