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Supreme Court dismisses Randolph County lawsuit over sewage back-up

May 2, 2013 10:00 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found that a Randolph County couple’s personal injury and property damage case arising from the alleged negligent clean-up of a sewage back-up was properly dismissed by the circuit court. The court issued the … Read More »

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Owner sues Randolph County town for shutting bar down

May 2, 2013 9:30 AM
By Lawrence Smith

ELKINS – A Randolph County businessman is accusing officials in one town of improperly shutting down his bar. The town of Mill Creek is named as co-defendant in a two-count civil rights suit filed by John Haney in U.S. District … Read More »

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Ex-wife owed $57K in child support can’t make claim in wrongful death settlement

April 17, 2013 11:49 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court ruled that an ex-wife who was owed back child support on her now adult children does not a have claim on a wrongful death award received as a result of her former husband’s death. … Read More »

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Supreme Court finds prisoner’s vibrating implant claim is frivolous

February 5, 2013 2:43 PM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state’s high court has affirmed the dismissal of a state prisoner’s complaint alleging that officials at Huttonsville Correctional Center did not provide adequate treatment regarding his belief that he has “a vibration in my body that feels … Read More »

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Suit filed over high school football player shot in leg

November 19, 2012 8:20 AM
By Lawrence Smith

ELKINS – The injury their son received last year from a hunting-related accident was totally preventable, says a Randolph County couple in a recently filed lawsuit. Robert L. Reckart, Jr., 49, and his wife, Gina, 47, are named as co-defendants … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

October 26, 2012 8:00 AM
By Beth Henry-Vance

Aug. 1 Andrew Kesling, a minor, by and through David Kesling, vs. American Sportworks LLC, Elza Cycle and ATV LLC and Tractor Supply Co. PA – Tim Carrico; J – Wilfong * The plaintiffs claim Andrew Kesling was seriously injured … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

April 20, 2012 7:05 AM

Feb. 17 Woodford Oil Co. vs. Jay Michael LLC and Marsha West PA – Rebecca Judy; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff claims the defendants owe at least $35,964.31 plus interest, as well as liquidated damages, on a past-due account. … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

March 16, 2012 7:05 AM
By Beth Henry

Feb. 15 Robert Drain vs. Davis Memorial Hospital PA – Paul Harris; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff claims the defendant was negligent and failed to properly care for him, monitor and treat his medical condition on Feb. 16 and … Read More »

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Suit alleges mishaps by EMS led to death of Randolph woman

March 15, 2012 7:46 AM
By Lawrence Smith

ELKINS -– A Randolph County woman is alleging a series of snafus committed by EMS personnel contributed to the death of her daughter. The Randolph County Commission, the city of Elkins and two ambulance squads are named as co-defendants in … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

March 2, 2012 7:00 AM
By Beth Henry

Jan. 25 Rismawaty “Dewi” Helmick vs. Jack Jr., administrator and sheriff of Randolph County; Charles M. Helmick, son; Pamela A. Navari, daughter; Timothy L. Helmick, son; and Western Surety Co. PA – George Triplett; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

February 3, 2012 7:00 AM
By Beth Henry

Jan. 3 Franklin McCauley vs. Bethany Shipley PA – Lori Gray; J – Good * The plaintiff claims the defendant was negligent and caused an accident on Aug. 31, 2010, when she was operating a 2005 Ford Escape on Ward … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

January 13, 2012 7:05 AM
By Beth Henry

Dec. 15 Judy Welch vs. Gary Ransbottom and Glady Fork Cabins Co. PA – Erika Kolenich; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff, who was formerly engaged in a romantic relationship with Ransbottom, claims the defendant has failed to return personal … Read More »

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Former assistant appointed as new Randolph prosecutor

January 11, 2012 8:44 AM
By Lawrence Smith
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EKLINS – A familiar face returns to the Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office to lead it for at least the next year.
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Lewis Co. businessman hounds Elkins attorney in prosecutor bid

January 11, 2012 8:41 AM
By Lawrence Smith

EKLINS – At least one person seeking to fill the vacancy of former Randolph County Prosecutor Richard Busch received some opposition to his candidacy. Among the attorneys vying to become Randolph’s interim prosecutor for the next year was Dwight R. … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

December 23, 2011 7:00 AM
By Beth Henry

Nov. 29 Joyce Shaffer vs. Armstrong World Industries Inc., Greg Nealis and John Longbon PA – Lori Gray; J – Wilfong * The plaintiff claims the defendants made an “adverse employment decision” regarding the plaintiff, based on her gender, after … Read More »

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