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Changes to fishing at Glenwood Lake being considered
PRINCETON – Changing what methods fishing enthusiasts can use at Glenwood Lake and how many fish they can keep are being discussed by the Mercer County Commission. The public was invited to fish at Glenwood Lake and keep what they catch when the county made plans to drain and dredge the lake. This move was to reduce the numbers of fish that had to be relocated when the project got underway, but that project with restoration work to the lake's dam have been delayed. County Commissioner Greg Puckett said during the commission's Tuesday meeting that this dredging project will proceed later, but for now the lake's fish need to be conserved so the public can still go fishing there. 'We basically lifted all fees,' Puckett said. 'I'm pretty sure we're going to stay fee-less for right now, but we had talked about when we were going to keep the park when we were going to do the dam restoration and basically told everybody to come out and fish to your heart's content. And then now that we are going to be keeping the dam for a little while longer.' Joshua Parks, assistant superintendent at Glenwood Recreational Park told the commissioners that he didn't put putting a moratorium on fishing would be appropriate. He suggested two ways to limit the numbers of fish being taken from the lake. 'I think that we need to either, one make the park catch and release, which I'm not sure that's the right answer,' Parks said. 'I think we at the very least need to impose daily creel limits on fishing.' A creel is a basket used for holding fish. The county may need to ban some fishing methods, he said. Glenwood Lake is not bound by state laws since it's on a county-owned park, but in West Virginia, using a cast net to catch game fish is illegal. 'Well, I've asked several people over the past 12 months to please not cast net the game fish,' Parks said. 'It's not technically illegal at Glenwood as it is in the rest of the state.' Putting limits on how many fish can be kept would be one way to conserve the lake's fish. Another would be making the lake catch-and-release only. 'We can make the park strictly catch-and-release, bit I don't think that will go over very well with the community,' Parks said. 'People do want to come out there and eat fish, especially in the winter time.' Sheriff A.P. Christian, who attended the meeting Tuesday, asked if the county could pass a fishing ordinance aligning with West Virginia State Code. Puckett replied that the county would look at that idea. Christian said that people were cast netting small fish to use as bait during catfish tournaments. 'That's exactly what they're doing,' Parks said. Puckett asked Christian if they could get examples of other counties' ordinances. Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran could then check any fishing ordinance based on the ones used in other counties and if it aligns with the State Code. In a statement Puckett posted later on his Facebook page, he said the county was not trying to take fishing at Glenwood Lake away from the public and keeps encouraging it. There were no plans to start charging fees for fishing there. 'We do ask that the community abide by state laws while fishing,' he said. These state laws include not taking of game fish by seine, dip netting and cast nesting, Puckett said. All game fish must be taken with rod and reel. 'We are hopeful that the upcoming creel limits strike a very fair balance between fishing for recreation and fishing for food,' he said. 'If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 304-887-0506.' Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@
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04-06-2025
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Got a text about unpaid tolls in West Virginia? DMV says its a scam
CHARLESTON, (WBOY) — Have you received a text from the West Virginia DMV saying your 'toll account is unpaid?' You're not alone, and you're most likely not in any trouble either, officials say. In a release put out Wednesday, the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned that scam texts have been going out to the public, warning them that if they don't pay an outstanding balance soon, they could face suspension, license revocation or negative hits to their credit. 'None of it is legitimate,' DMV officials said. Morgantown says some payments may have been lost in USPS truck fire The message also includes a link to a website where people can pay the false bill. DMV officials said that the department does not send out texts and urged the public not to click on any links they receive claiming to be from it. A sample version of the scam can be found below. It should be noted that the referenced 'West Virginia Administrative Code 15C-16.003' is not even a real part of the actual State Code. 'Our system shows that your toll account is still unpaid. According to West Virginia Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay the outstanding amount by June 5, the Department of Motor Vehicles will initiate formal enforcement proceedings starting June 6. Consequences include:1. Violation information will be recorded in the Department of Motor Vehicles enforcement database2. Vehicle registration is suspended3. Driver's license is revoked for at least 30 days4. Mandatory payment of 35% administrative service fee5. Possible legal action and negative credit reportPay Now:' The West Virginia Parkways Authority put out a similar warning about scam 'E-ZPass' text earlier this year, and the FBI has warned of similar unpaid toll bill scams happening across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-01-2025
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Charge against former Morgantown elementary principal dismissed
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The misdemeanor charge from 2023 of failure to report against former North Elementary School principal Natalie Webb has been dismissed. According to a press release from Webb's attorney Drew Capuder, the charge, which stemmed from an investigation of an incident that happened in January 2023, was dismissed on Jan. 21, 2025. Webb was principal of North Elementary School in Morgantown when the incident happened after which multiple staff were placed on leave and then-vice principal Carol Muniz was charged with battery for reportedly striking a disruptive 8-year-old student in the head, according to criminal complaints filed against Webb and Muniz several months after the incident. Webb's attorney cited State Code §49-2-803, which makes eyewitnesses responsible for making reports to Child Protective Services, and said that Webb did not witness the incident. Monongalia County Sheriff's Office warns of 'false reports' about vehicle in Cheat Lake Capuder released the following statement from Webb after the charge was dismissed: 'I am thankful the misdemeanor charge has been dismissed. This has been a challenging time for my family and me. I am very disappointed in the way I was treated by the Superintendent and the Monongalia County Board of Education. From the very beginning of their investigation, I feel as if they considered me to be guilty until proven innocent. After vigorously defending my actions and navigating legal hurdles, I have been vindicated by the dismissal.' Natalie Webb According to the West Virginia Judiciary's Magistrate Case database, Carol Muniz was found not guilty on the battery charge in March 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
