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.
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At their special city council meeting they took a step forward in the process to use the grant.
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“The big thing is just to provide access to testing that doesn’t come with a copay or anyother barrier,” said project director of RADx-UP, Stacey Whanger.
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The City of Bridgeport chose Timothy Curry as their top candidate for the position of Director of Emergency Services.
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Secretary of State Mac Warner was in Bridgeport for the West Virginia County Clerk’s Conference.
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Stonewall Resort and the Mountaineer Food Bank hosted their second annual Tee to Table Golf Tournament.
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The Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College held a festival at Elkins City Park.
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Krepps Park invited families out for a free night of activities.
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Doddridge County Commission invited State Auditor, J.B. McCuskey to their meeting to discuss the best way to use the county’s American Rescue Plan money.
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However, West Virginia’s mask mandate had been lifted. Superintendent of Harrison County schools, Dora Stutler said students would not have to wear a mask in school.
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Two local high school teachers shared their love of poetry at the Bridgeport Farmer’s Market to raise literacy awareness.
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Bridgeport resident, Laura Capozzi spent the majority of her time outside in her flower garden.
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Marion County residents gathered at Windmill Park to remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19.
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The Hoss Foundation in Morgantown held their first ever Barbecue event called the Country Roads BBQ Clash.
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In April, manager of the Blue Knights West Virginia II Clubhouse, Donna Belcastro challenged the members of the club to raise money for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
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The City of Clarksburg launched their own app to share information with citizens.
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Health Sciences and Technology Academy more commonly known as HSTA was a program housed at West Virginia University to prepare high school students for college.
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Three West Virginia biking groups met up for the 2nd Annual Promise Ride.
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The West Virginia Museum of American Glass held a ribbon cutting for their new mural.
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Family and friends gathered at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course to celebrate the life of Tyler Poston.
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Walzzy’s Hotdogs brought the community together for their 2nd Annual Car Show.
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Governor Jim Justice shared his concern as a result after two fatal work zone related accidents in Berkley County last week.
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Fairmont State University reopened to the public after Governor Jim Justice lifted the state mask mandate made.
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The Clarksburg Public Safety Task Force wanted to bring the community together to meet their local officials. The officials were there to find out what the city can do to help residents.
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The United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment which lowered the voting age to 18.
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Pricketts Fort State Park held a reading of The Declaration of Independence to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Palatine Park hosted a concert this evening featuring Escape (Journey Tribute) and the Benderz.
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Camp Ara, formerly Mission Farms Christian Camp put together a day full of events for the Fourth of July called Patriot Fest.
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Mylan Park kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a day full of events.
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The City of Clarksburg kicked off their Fourth of July celebrations.
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West Virginia Veterans were looking for Senator Joe Manchin’s help in passing the “For the People Act.”
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Krystian Leonard was selected as a Diana Award winner for her work with her non-profit, Shining S.C.A.R.S..
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The Bridgeport City Council was already looking to expand only a few days after opening.
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Four person teams came out to Morgantown Miniature Golf LLC to help support two local non-profit organizations.
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Morgantown Pride held a hiking and picnic event at Coopers Rock State Forest.
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Community groups in Morgantown got together to unveil some new historic plaques in Star City.
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Four legged friends visited the Louis Bennett Public Library in Weston for a pet adoption event.
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The Bridge Sports Complex held a private ribbon cutting event.
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Governor Jim Justice made a trip to Bridgeport the groundbreaking of a new terminal for the North Central West Virginia Airport.
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WVU Medicine’s, “Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute” perfomed a new procedure to help people with Parkinson’s.
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Julie Sole with the Disability Action Center spoke at the Fairmont City Council about five days of flooding on the center’s property.
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Local car enthusiast group, Summernights Cruising Association in Weston held their 33rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show.
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Governor Justice announced the first round of winners in the “Do it for Babydog: Save a Life, Change your Life” Sweepstakes. This initiative to encourage West Virginians to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
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The Upper Monongahela River Valley Juneteenth Celebration passed the torch to a new group to organize the yearly celebration.
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June 19 was the 20th Annual Hogs for Dogs Dice Run fundraiser to assist the Humane Society of Harrison County.
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The Bridgeport Lions Club held their annual Chicken Roast outside Bridgeport High School.
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The community came together in Morgantown in for a Pre-Juneteenth celebration with music, food and lots of dancing.
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A West Virginia MegaMillions ticket worth one million dollars was bought at the Suncrest Towne Centre Kroger in Morgantown.
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West Virginia’s own superhero made a stop at Washington District Elementary School.
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Winfield District Fire Department’s, Captain Bruce Orsborn was regognized as West Virginia’s 2021 Firefighter of the Year.
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The first Central West Virginia Creators Craft Show was held in Weston.