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.
The Morgantown City Council voted in favor of a first ordinance to create a Civilian Policing and Review Advisory Board in the city.
Cars and Coffee was a monthly event organized by local automotive lovers.
The Progressive Women’s Association and the Young Women’s Association held a Spring Craft Bazaar the Uptown Event Center.
The town of White Hall came together for their first Spring Fling event.
In under an hour the Mount Morris and Cassville volunteerfire departments, “Firefighters Helping Firefighters Chicken Roast” sold out of over 200 dinners to raise money for two of their own
The Grafton-Taylor County Health Department held their first evening walk-in vaccine clinic from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on April 30.
Mental Health had become a focus for staff and students at West Virginia University after a sudden death on campus.
Junior at Bridgeport High School, Ashton Hughes won her category in the region Future Farmers of America Competition.
Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity held their first Spring Fling event at their Restore in Morgantown.
Centers Against Violence held the 20 Annual Healing Through Music concert to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The City of Clarksburg held “Chat with Code Enforcement” at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to discuss city code.
South Harrison High School student won West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition.
West Virginia Department of Education welcomed a new program to assist schools that show support for military families.
Triple S. Harley in Morgantown held their First Annual Bike Blessing event.
Make A Wish made their Walk for Wishes a drive-thru event this year.
Rock Springs Tavern in Jane Lew held their Second Annual Ramp Dinner to raise suicide awareness.
Governor Jim Justice said in his April 16 briefing that the Brazilian Variant of COVID-19 or P1 had made its way into West Virginia.
At a short Bridgeport City Council meeting, council approved their goals for 2021.
The City of Weston proclaimed April as Donate Life month at request of Councilwoman Debbie Gump.
Small business owners in Morgantown came together to sell their unique items.
West Virginia Caring held their special Cinderella Project prom shopping day for young ladies in the community.
The West Virginia New Jobs Coalition held “Jammin for Jobs” across the state to educate citizens on the Thrive Act.
Richard Gibson was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease about six years ago.
Some classrooms saved at Marion County Board of Education meeting.
Following Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum’s season opening April 3. They welcomed families for an Easter egg hunt.
After being fully vaccinated, two Taylor County residents tested positive for COVID-19.
West Virginia legislature proposed a bill that would change the requirements for Volunteer Fire Departments.
The Young Progressive Women’s Association “egged” the City Parks of Clarksburg in Nutter Fort and Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Members of the Morgantown community came together to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day.
Zenergy Cycling located at Suncrest Towne Center in Morgantown was giving their patrons a unique cycling experience.
Christian Price picked up his 11-year-old daughter from school and was shocked to hear about a YouTube video she watched in class.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Junior, Camden Wentz was one of eight cellists in the United States selected for the National Youth Orchestra 2 with Carnegie Hall.
Elkins kicked off their Spring decorating downtown with some unique flowers.
West Virginia’s Secretary of State, Mac Warner was invited by Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar to speak to the Senate on March 24.
As additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine come into West Virginia more residents were becoming eligible for their opportunity to get vaccinated.
West Virginia members of Students for Life of America planned to meet in front of Senator Joe Manchin’s Fairmont office at 10 a.m. on March 15.
The Governor’s Highway Safety program is holding the “Click it or Ticket,” campaign through March 21 to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up on the roads.
The Clarksburg and Bridgeport Fire Departments announced new Automatic Aid Agreement.
Bridgeport City Council discussed some finishing steps for The Bridge Sports Complex.
Every year colleges in West Virginia sponsored Undergraduate Research Day that allowed students to share their research with the West Virginia Capitol.
Family and friends gathered in Morgantown to celebrate Mildred Fizer’s 100 birthday.
The Alzheimer’s Association recorded that the number of Alzheimer’s related deaths rose in West Virginia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harrison County’s Healthy Grandfamilies recently recieved a grant to help support their program.
Fairmont State University was working to add onto their Educational Leadership program.
Three cases of the COVID-19′s U.K. Variant or B.1.1.7 were confirmed in the Morgantown area.
A Doddridge County family pushed forward after losing their home in a fire, February 9.
Mon Power spokesperson, Will Boye reccomended for customers to have three days worth of necessities including non parishable food items and water prepared in case of an outage.
A local woman won the general theme in the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia’s 2020 Virtual Refashion Show.
Dallan Halkias or Sir Dallan G. released their new single, “I Hope I’m Yours” yesterday. A single that was much more than just a love song.
Molly Runner was selected as a Top Youth Volunteer in West Virginia by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for her work at school and in the community.