Man flees, crashes after thinking police were chasing him due to unrelated traffic stop

Seeing blue lights on Kesling Mill Road, deputies say an Upshur County man made a U-turn, sped off for miles and crashed — all due to an unrelated traffic stop.Joshua Cutright, 36, of Buckhannon, was arrested on charges of recklessly fleeing in a vehicle and driving while his license was revoked for DUI, second offense.According…

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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.