Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Those opposed to the MARL react to PSC concerns about a change in route
–A federal trial date is set for former state lawmaker Elliot Pritt
–Flood cleanup goes on in various parts of the state
–In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Poll is out ahead of the high school football season
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 8-25-26” on Spreaker.

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WESTON, W.Va. — Middle school students, faculty, and staff in Lewis County are making preparations for a different education environment this year.
The Robert L. Bland Middle School in Weston was ravaged by heavy rainfall and floodwaters on July 21. Because of that, the Lewis County Board of Education delayed the start of the school year for the middle school students. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced earlier this month that the state would provide funding to assist Lewis County in moving middle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has appointed Berkeley County Prosecutor Joe Kinser as the new circuit judge in Berkeley and Morgan counties.
Berkeley County Prosecutor Joseph Kinser
“Joe Kinser’s extensive litigation experience, deep commitment to the rule of law, and focus on supporting local families make him exceptionally qualified to serve the 27th Judicial Circuit,” said Governor Morrisey said in a news release. “His career demonstrates an unwavering dedication to public safety,

WHEELING, W.Va. — The former principal at Wheeling Middle School pleaded no contest Monday to a lesser charge in connection with the alleged abuse of an eighth grade student.
Richard McCardle was originally charged with felony child abuse by a person in position of trust after police say he grabbed the student around the neck and slammed him to the floor. The abuse was over the school’s dress code.
McCardle pleaded no contest Monday to child abuse creating risk of serious bodily injury by a

The West Virginia Energy Users Group, which represents the state’s largest industrial electricity consumers, agrees a delay would be appropriate for consideration of the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link Project, a high-voltage electrical line across several states.
The energy users group was responding to a recommendation made last week by staff for the Public Service Commission.
Staff for the PSC raised concerns that five proposed changes to the route have come after a public hearing period and

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police have reported at least four cases fraud and extortion since the start of the fall semester last week.
Police issued a campus community notice Monday.
Sherry St. Clair
WVU Police Sherry St. Clair said also under investigation are several “sextortion” complaints, where students are ordered to meet monetary demands or the suspect will distribute private or sensitive material.
“We’ve had several calls that have come in over the last week of people