West Virginia
National Weather Service confirms seven tornadoes in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5.
The tornadoes were a result of severe thunderstorms developing along a warm front. They caused significant damage and several injuries.
The most severe tornado was rated EF-1, with peak winds of 105 mph. It traveled 12 miles from Poolesville to Gaithersburg, Maryland between 7:14 p.m. and 7:42 p.m., causing extensive tree and structural damage and resulting in five injuries.
Another EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph struck Southern Baltimore County, MD. It carved a 2.4-mile path between Arbutus and Halethorpe from 7:45 p.m. to 7:52 p.m., causing tree damage and impacting structures. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
In Leesburg, Virginia, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph caused trees and minor structural damage along a 1-mile path from 6:42 p.m. to 6:43 p.m. There were no reported injuries or deaths.
Columbia, Maryland experienced an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph that traveled 1 mile from 8:31 p.m. to 8:33 p.m., damaging trees and vehicles, particularly in the Long Reach village area. No injuries or deaths occurred.
Residents in Middle River, Maryland saw an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph, which traveled 0.2 miles from 7:54 p.m. to 7:56 p.m. It caused damage to mobile homes and trees in the Williams Estates area, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Northwest of Eldersburg, Maryland, the National Weather Service reported an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph caused tree damage and minor structural damage over a 4.4-mile path from 7:59 p.m. to 8:13 p.m. No injuries or deaths were reported.
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph touched down south of Inwood, West Virginia, causing damage to trees and shingles along a 0.85-mile path from 4:04 p.m. to 4:08 p.m. That tornado did not cause any injuries or deaths to occur.
All of the tornadoes mentioned in the NWS damage survey brought considerable disruption to the affected regions, with the most significant impact observed in central Montgomery County, Maryland.
Information is still being collected, which could result in additional tornado confirmations in the days ahead.
West Virginia
Progress continues on West Virginia’s first stargazing cabins
BRUCETON MILLS, WV (WVNS) — Progress continues to be made on the first stargazing cabins in the Mountain State.
The stargazing cabins will be located at Coopers Rock State Forest and are estimated to open in fall 2024. Reservations for the cabins will begin to be accepted on August 1, 2024. Governor Justice visited Coopers Rock State Forest on Monday, June 24, 2024 to check on the progress on the cabins.
This is another exciting day for West Virginia with the addition of these incredible cabins. Coopers Rock State Forest is a gem within our state park system, and as we continue to draw visitors from around the world, it’s important that we maintain and enhance its amazing condition and reputation. This stunning park is among our most frequently visited, and the projects we’re working on here will further put this forest on the map.
Governor Jim Justice
The stargazing cabins are part of more than $200 million in improvements made to the West Virginia parks system under the leadership of Governor Justice.
There will be five A-frame stargazing cabins that will be found by the main ridge between Raven Rock and the main overlook, and there are plans to add seven more cabins in spring 2025.
The cabins will be set up to give guests a chance for unique stargazing opportunities using the telescopes in the cabins to look at some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
It’s amazing to see these improvements coming to fruition at Coopers Rock State Forest. Gov. Justice has brought the West Virginia State Parks system to much higher levels with his vision and guidance. I’m looking forward to all of the new and returning visitors who will come to stay in the newly constructed cabins and at the campground once they’re ready.
Brett McMillion | Division of Natural Resources Director
Investments were made at 36 parks, nine forests and three rail trails throughout the Mountain State. Cacapon Resort State Park’s new lodge, creating two new state parks, new recreational facilities, hundreds of new campsites built or upgraded, systemwide infrastructure upgrades, and renovations at every lodge and cabin in the system will be included in the projects.
Since the investments were made, revenue grew significantly and visitation increased, which will allow for reinvestment in public lands in West Virginia.
We continue to see folks interested in unique lodging, and I’m thrilled to see our state’s first stargazing cabins nearing completion. The more than $200 million in improvements at our state parks system are paying dividends. A visit to any of our parks will show the incredible quality of our facilities and the popularity of our public lands. Our state parks system is a true gem, and we are forever grateful to the Governor for his continued commitment to ensuring our facilities the very best.
Chelsea Ruby | West Virginia Tourism Secretary of Tourism
More than $15 million in investments were made at Coopers Rock State Forest. Some of the improvements include the stargazing cabins, major water and wastewater treatment improvements, a new laundry and firewood facility, and a modern 25-site RV campground.
The contracts in the investments were awarded to companies and firms in West Virginia. The first five stargazing cabins and new campground to Wolfes Excavating in Clarksburg, the next seven cabins will be built by Zetti Contracting LLC in Morgantown, ZMM did the architectural work, and CEC completed the engineering.
West Virginia
WVSP release tattoo images in death investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia State Police have released images of tattoos on a woman’s body found earlier this week in Lincoln County — all in hope of someone being able to identify her.
On Monday, troopers found the woman’s body in a wooded area off of Taunton Drive in the Harts community of Lincoln County.
WVSP say the woman died from a single gunshot wound.
The tattoos were on the woman’s left and right calves. If you recognize the tattoos and might know who they belong to, you’re asked to contact state police or your local 911 agency.
Death investigation underway after body found in wooded area
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West Virginia
Pair of Texas men charged in shooting death of West Virginia woman – WV MetroNews
Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County, TX – Two men have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a West Virginia woman.
46-year-old Christopher Crum and 65-year-old Robin Crum of Livingston, Texas, were both charged with murder on Friday for the June 15th murder of 38-year-old Jillian Rasnick.
Rasnick was found dead of a gunshot wound in Polk County, Texas, according to a Polk County Sheriff’s office release.
Officers believe there was a verbal altercation between the Crums and Rasnick which led to the shooting.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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