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One person dead following ATV crash in West Virginia

WALLACE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 74-year-old woman died following a side-by-side crash in a remote area off Jones Run Road on Monday afternoon, after her sister hiked for help in an effort to save her.
At around 4:16 p.m., a 911 call was received reporting a crash in the 7900 block of Jones Run Road in Wallace.
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WVDOH crews patching potholes across West Virginia Thursday

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Road crews with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) are out across the state today working to mill and fill potholes on dozens of roads, spanning more than 20 counties.
Here’s where crews will be working:
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West Virginia man sentenced for federal fraud crimes

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A St. Albans man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for committing wire fraud in connection with an arson scheme and embezzlement from a local volunteer fire department.
Donald A. Ennis, 43, received a sentence of two years and nine months in prison on Wednesday.
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City to renovate, rename Morgantown Avenue Mini Park

FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Rotary Club of Fairmont is giving back in a big way, donating $25,000 toward a major renovation of Morgantown Avenue Mini Park—a contribution that will also see the park renamed in the club’s honor.
During its meeting on May 27, Fairmont City Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept the donation and officially rename the site “Rotary Club of Fairmont Mini Park.”
“This project is about bringing neighbors together and creating a safe, inviting space for

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Federal Bureau of Prisons Expands Use of Home Confinement for Eligible Inmates

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued new guidance aimed at increasing the use of home confinement for eligible individuals under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA). The policy, directed by BOP Director William K. Marshall III, is part of a broader effort to continue criminal justice reform efforts launched under the Trump administration.
The directive instructs prison staff to prioritize home confinement for individuals who do not

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Mercer County Unanimously Approves Creation of “The Ridges” Economic Opportunities District, Paving Way for Major Youth Sports Complex

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Commission unanimously approved the creation of “The Ridges Economic Opportunities District” during its meeting on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the development of a transformative youth sports complex and economic hub in Mercer County.
This new district, encompassing 420 acres between Halls Ridge Road and Turnpike Industrial Road, near Exit 9 in Princeton, is poised to become a premier destination for youth sports tournaments and a

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Mercer County man sentenced to prison after failing drug court twice

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – According to Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran, Richard Allen d, Jr., age 35, of Bramwell, West Virginia, was sentenced on Wednesday to 7-11 years in prison after failing to complete the requirements of the Mercer County Drug Court program. 
Cecil was indicted by a Mercer County Grand Jury in October 2021 and pleaded guilty in December 2021 to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Driving on a Revoked License for DUI-3rd Offense,

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Gallup: Same-Sex Marriage Support Steady, But Partisan Divide Widens

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in its landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision, 68% of Americans still support marriage equality, according to new Gallup data. But while overall support remains steady, a growing partisan divide is reshaping the conversation.
Support for same-sex marriage among Democrats has reached a record-high 88%, while independents hold steady at 76%. Republican support, however, has dropped to 41%, its

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West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction in Death of Charleston Police Officer

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals  unanimously affirmed the second-degree murder conviction of Joshua Marcellus Phillips for the December 1, 2020, fatal shooting of Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson.
Following a June 2022 trial in Kanawha County Circuit Court, a jury found Phillips guilty of second-degree murder and simple possession of a controlled substance. Phillips had claimed self-defense during the trial. The circuit court sentenced Phillips to

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West Virginia Man Arrested in Connection with Infant’s Death

LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Jane Lew man has been arrested following the suspicious death of an infant in Lewis County, according to the West Virginia State Police.
Troopers from the Weston Detachment responded to a residence in the McWhorter area on Sunday, May 25, after receiving reports of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, authorities began an investigation, and the infant was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy was conducted, and the results are contributing to the ongoing

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