Madeline Edwards
Multimedia Journalist
Bridgeport, WV
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Madeline Edwards, from Springville, PA joined the 5 News team as a Multimedia Journalist in June 2020. She earned her B.A. in Journalism from St. Bonaventure University in May 2020.
During her time at SBU, Madeline was an involved member of SBU-TV. Not only did she report and anchor, she spent time her senior year as Co-Executive Producer and Co-News Director. Madeline was also a member of the SBU Dance Team all three years of school.
When she’s not in the newsroom she enjoys listening to podcasts, watching musicals and spending time with her family’s two Goldendoodles.
“Fight for the things you care about but do it in a way others will join you” a quote from Ginsburg that inspired West Virginia’s community advocate with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Annette Fetty-Santilli.
Councilman David Kennedy took to a local Facebook page to speak against a recall petition for him and Councilman Barry Bledsoe.
Local community members held a memorial to honor the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Lois Caplinger has been writing poetry since she was 17. She never thought she’d go on to publish her poems.
The family pumpkin patch opened for the first time in 22 years.
Jeep riders from all over West Virginia came together to Back the Blue.
WVU Student Government Association requested the university to remove Robert C. Byrd’s name from the health sciences center and cancer research laboratory and rename it.
Morgantown community members came together for a “Let Them Play” rally.
Monongalia County Commissioner Ed Hawkins even gave Ben a key to the city.
“I’m in my last semester here at WVU. So it’s a little nerve-wracking because I don’t know with everything going on what’s going to come next,” she continued.
Local community members created an initiative for a healthier lifestyle.
The 42 annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival wrapped up with hope for next year.
A local woman put together boxes filled with birthday gifts for children in need.
“That’s when we kind of put our thinking caps on. How else can we give Italian American culture and make people still feel the presence of the festival, even if we can’t be physically on the streets this year?” he added.
Local President Trump supporters gathered at Tygart Lake for a boat parade.
Local LGBTQIA+ group held their annual block party online due to Covid-19.
“I really want to be in school. I would so much rather be starting on a normal year and teaching my kids and seeing them. I would already be smiling with them and laughing with them,” she added.
Some Randolph County teachers are apprehensive about returning to the classroom.
Local bar owners still uneasy after being closed for months.
Morgantown man plans to flip a 350-pound tire to raise money for books in Monongalia County.
Local 11 year old decides to start her dog walking business Thursday-Sunday.
On Wednesday, the nation will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.
Adults and children came together in front of the courthouse to speak out against child trafficking and abuse.
Medical professionals say the infection is linked to being previously diagnosed with the coronavirus.
After over 100 hundred years the City of Elkins began plans to change their local charter.
Members of the community came together to peacefully protest against child trafficking.
Rapper, TK Blockstar wanted to give back to the community and help local children by handing out over 1,000 backpacks.
It was requested the bridge locally referred to as “The Good Hope bridge” would be named in memory of Johnny.
The center hasn’t held in-person performances since early March.
Mayor Ryan Kennedy says the city has no control over judiciary issues and recommends people voice their concerns with the local magistrate.
“As an incoming freshman, I’m not really old enough to do much with the bars. There’s a part of me that thinks it almost might bring parties to houses,” he added.
Pressley Ridge, a treatment foster care agency out of Morgantown looked for foster parents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taylor County held free COVID-19 testing targeted towards potential asymptomatic individuals.
“I’m here to support for the firemen and the policemen their jobs their profession has been long overlooked,” he added.
Local law enforcement found drugs, 12 firearms, and 3 pipebombs while searching a residence in Clarksburg.
After over 100 years, the City of Elkins looked to change their government system.
A group of all ages came together at Morgantown High School in support of the Mohigan.
“It was about time to do things my way,” the President of the Appalachian Life Enrichment and Counseling Center said.
Three people transported to United Hospital Center after a two vehicle accident on Saltwell Road in Shinnston.
Fairmont City council member, Barry Bledsoe returned home after spending 17 days in Ruby Memorial Hospital with Covid-19.
Clarksburg community members gather weekly to feed the homeless.
Fairmont City Council voted to ostracize member, Karl David Kennedy’s offensive behavior on social media.
The local chapter of Wreaths Across America held an event to educate the community.
On Facebook, the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department said, they reported to a structure fire in town early Saturday morning.
Community members came together to play golf to raise money for the local food bank.
Geese took over the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Clarksburg causing some complaints in the city.