Dive into the 2025 Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics West Virginia

BUCKHANNON –  Get ready to take a dip in icy waters for a great cause! The 2025 Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics West Virginia, will take place in Upshur County on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Riverwalk Boat Ramp in Buckhannon. The event kicks off with registration at 12:30 p.m., followed by a…

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Pomeroy-Mason Bridge closed following barge strike

The Pomeroy-Mason Bridge over the Ohio River is closed after a runaway barge struck a support pier just after 2 p.m. Friday. Inspectors are assessing damage as more barges drift downriver, prompting plans to temporarily close the Silver Memorial Bridge.