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High school juniors encouraged to apply for WV Scholar Program – WV MetroNews

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February 18, 2024

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High school juniors encouraged to apply for WV Scholar Program – WV MetroNews

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Applications are being accepted for the 17th annual West Virginia Scholar Program.

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WVRC Media, the parent company of MetroNews, is partnering with West Virginia Wesleyan College and others to provide the scholarship to one high school junior in the state.

The four-year scholarship is valued at approximately $160,000 and includes tuition, fees, and room and board to West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon.

John Waltz, vice president of admissions at Wesleyan, said part of the application includes an essay portion where students can share their stories of why they want to continue living and working in West Virginia.

“We tell every student to be as thorough as they can. We find students in these that are athletes, that are involved in spiritual life, creative arts and community service, just about everything we can imagine, so they should tell those stories and go through the process with an eye toward that,” he said during a recent appearance on MetroNews “Talkline.”

Waltz said grades matter, but students also have to be well-rounded in their community and participate in extracurricular activities. He said a lot of talented scholarship winners have gone on to do great things in the state.

“We see some of them working around the state as doctors, lawyers and serving in public service in different venues. We’ve seen it come full circle which is an awesome thing to observe,” Waltz said.

Students who apply can also be considered for other prizes and admission to Wesleyan, Waltz said.

“When a student applies, they’re actually applying for admission. They’re getting their application to West Virginia Wesleyan done. It’s always great to get a head start on that process just in general,” he said.

The deadline to apply for the West Virginia Scholar Program is April 28.

Fifteen finalists will be announced in May. Each finalist will next go through a personal interview process and a review by the sponsors. The winner will be announced in June.

Th sponsors for the 2024 West Virginia Scholar Program include Greer Industries, Friends of Coal, West Viriginia Hospital Association, ZMM Architects & Engineers, the West Virginia Farm Bureau and West Virginia Wesleyan College.

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Critically wounded West Virginia National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

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December 12, 2025

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Critically wounded West Virginia National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

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E-News | Downtown Dash planned Dec. 13

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December 12, 2025

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Join the Main Street Morgantown family-friendly holiday shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 13) in Downtown Morgantown.

The event will feature a district-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes and the opportunity to explore holiday pop-up markets by Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op and Apothecary Ale House.

While exploring downtown shops, participants who spot DASH the Dog can collect stamps. Each stamp brings participants closer to the chance of winning prizes from downtown merchants such as gift cards and goods. To qualify for prizes, completed Downtown Dash Guides with five or more stamps must be turned into Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op, Apothecary Ale House or at Breezeline’s play-to-win tent on Courthouse Square.

As a break from shopping, parents and their little ones can visit Kids Craft, Cookies & Cocoa Central at the WARD Building to enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa and cookie bar and children’s crafts provided by Hotel Morgan sponsored by Main Street Morgantown and Breezeline.

Visitors can also visit the beautiful 25-foot-tall holiday tree on display at Courthouse Square, a collaboration between the City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and Main Street Morgantown.

Sponsored by Breezeline, the Downtown Dash celebrates the holiday season, promotes walking and shopping throughout the downtown district, and supports local businesses by driving foot traffic directly to storefronts.

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West Virginia First Foundation lauds Wheeling police for crisis intervention success

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December 11, 2025

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West Virginia First Foundation lauds Wheeling police for crisis intervention success

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation visited the Wheeling Police Department to commend its efforts in addressing the area’s mental health and opioid crisis.

Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger presented to the WVFF board, highlighting the department’s progress.

Schwertfeger attributed a 14% decrease in Group A crimes from 2024 to 2025 to the department’s crisis intervention program.

“Just another great partnership,” he said. “More collaboration in this area that we are very proud of and we want to keep the momentum going,.”

WVFF Executive Director Jonathan Board praised the program’s success.

“This in particular, the CIT program, that isn’t just in the ether, but is showing success – actual scientific success about de-escalation, about bringing together services providers and to boots on the ground and first responders, this is vitally important to not only this region but the entire state,” Board said.

The visit was part of WVFF’s ‘Hold the Line’ tour across the state.

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