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.
Some elective surgeries in West Virginia will be put on hold for at least 45 days.
A local couple decided they wanted to take up a new hobby during the pandemic.
The Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department is holding a craft fair this weekend to raise money for shop with a firefighter.
A business based in Upshur County lost everything over the weekend in a fire.
Local church was the hub for Operation Christmas Child. A yearly initiative to give to those in need.
Community members in the area stocked mini food pantries for those in need.
A Clarksburg woman wins a contest for having the oldest air conditioner in our viewing area.
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia celebrated National Community Foundation week by handing out donations.
Morgantown City Council held a special meeting to discuss vacant properties in the city.
The local group asked the community to donate gifts this year to give foster children a holiday surprise.
Governor Justice’s new mask mandate could end up being enforced by local law enforcement.
West Virginia gamers unite this weekend for a tournament to raise money for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
Chestnut Ridge Church in Cheat Lake held their annual winter coat drive to provide for those in need.
Chrome Dragons Riding Club partnered up with Santa Claus to help collect toys for children in need.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School held a reverse homecoming parade in the parking lot of the school.
Local church holds an annual Thanksgiving Dinner fundraiser despite the pandemic.
Monongalia County Board of Education continued their discussion this evening about West Virginia Academy Public Charter School.
The Harrison County West Virginia Historical Society was raising money to preserve military uniforms.
The city of Morgantown dedicated a pocket park to give local children another place to play.
After the loss of four local veterans during the pandemic, a Preston County community came together to honor those veterans.
Musicians and speakers came together at the food court of the Morgantown Mall to encourage the community to get involved with the red kettle and angel tree causes.
Local award-winning author, Krystian Leonard shared her quarantine experience in “Voices from the Pandemic."
The Bridgeport Cemetery’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was canceled.
Community members gathered in our area for two President Trump rallies.
Halloween may be different this year due to COVID-19, but that didn’t stop one local organization from handing out treats.
Every year the Progressive Young Women’s Association collects stockings to hand out to veterans at the nursing home in Clarksburg.
Main Street Fairmont held their final hometown market of the season.
Centers Against Violence, held its annual candlelight vigil this evening in the parking lot of the Phil Gainer Center to honor the 19 lives lost in West Virginia over the past year to domestic violence.
W.S. Thomas Transfer in Fairmont was one of the businesses keeping people employed.
A local nonprofit Equine Therapy organization held a cornhole tournament fundraiser.
Triple S. Harley kicked off Halloween week with a Trunk or Treat event sponsored by local businesses.
A local woman started a unique daycare to help kids roll through the pandemic.
The city of Clarksburg dedicated a flagpole at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of veterans.
The Drug Enforcement Administration recognized National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.
Local Rotary Clubs teamed up for a friendly competition to raise money for Polio Awareness.
Community members signed up to speak at Harrison County’s Board of Education meeting to discuss their thoughts on students being in person or virtual.
Students for Life of America gathered in front of Senator Joe Manchin’s office in Fairmont to demand that he uphold his pro-life stance.
Home Instead Senior Care in Morgantown put on an antique car show to raise money for Alzheimer’s Awareness.
The city of Morgantown held a live performance at newly renovated Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
The Westover community came together for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in honor of a local woman.
North Central- Clarksburg West Virginia Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser was held despite the rain.
“Bailey Strong” was a benefit to help support Sonny “Jordan” Bailey and his family as he continues to battle liver cancer.
Local superheroes fought to end hunger in Marion County.
Northern Appalachian Teen Challenge held its second annual Walk of Restoration fundraiser in Nutter Fort.
As COVID-19 numbers rose in West Virginia, more free testing was held.
The local community took one step forward in the process of changing Elkins' City charter for the first time since 1901.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources predicts a promising season for hunters.
Community members search for an elderly Fairmont woman that had been missing for almost a week.
There was a full house at Weston’s city council meeting where citizens shared concerns about over a 19% raise in sewage bills.