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.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 2:06 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Harrison County’s Healthy Grandfamilies recently recieved a grant to help support their program.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:31 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Fairmont State University was working to add onto their Educational Leadership program.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 10:54 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Three cases of the COVID-19′s U.K. Variant or B.1.1.7 were confirmed in the Morgantown area.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 10:25 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
A Doddridge County family pushed forward after losing their home in a fire, February 9.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
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.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
A local woman won the general theme in the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia’s 2020 Virtual Refashion Show.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 11:57 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
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.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 10:40 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
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.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 10:41 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Clarksburg Police were talking to witnesses after someone allegedly pulled a gun on a homeowner in the Adamston area.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2021 at 9:04 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center continued to create virtual concerts for March amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2021 at 7:25 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
With an uptick in West Virginians that wanted to be vaccinated, Senator Joe Manchin stopped in Marion County to find out what the community needed.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 10:48 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
President of the Monongalia County American Federation of Teachers, Sam Burnett raised concern with how the county’s school COVID-19 case numbers were released.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 10:12 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Christina Hooker started writing as a form of therapy and ended up telling a story.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 10:12 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
United Hospital Center planned to hold a blood drive for their staff while making a donation to the Clarksburg Mission.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2021 at 9:04 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Kayla Bartlett, a Barbour County Physician’s Assistant searched for a new outlet to express herself.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 10:45 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
West Virginia Coaliton to End Homelessness and the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties were working together in hopes of creating more services for the homeless.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 12:18 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Local police were investigating a vandalism that happpened over the weekend at First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 10:40 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The National Youth Advocate Program was offering online training to become a foster parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 10:37 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Delegate John Williams looked for the community’s support on a bill that would help fix Morgantown roads.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 10:37 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The town of White Hall wanted to find a way to give back to the community.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 12:27 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Monongalia County Schools requested a waiver to continue with remote learning. Despite the state mandate for in-person learning.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 10:23 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Across the state drop off boxes for winter coats, hat, gloves and scarves have been placed out in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 7:23 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
After the loss of two loved ones, Michelle Fleming dedicated her world record-breaking Fly-Fishing catches to them.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 12:27 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Taylor County Board of Education held a special meeting this evening to discuss the governor’s motion for students to return to school in-person four to five days a week.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 12:21 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Taylor County Schools, Superintendent Christine Miller made two video apperances on the Taylor County Schools Facebook page to encourage residents to vote in favor of a school levy.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 10:23 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Noah Haws lost his battle to a rare kidney cancer in June at age 4.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:16 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
A local woman partners with United Hospital Center to bring joy to covid patients.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:11 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
In 2020 ... The Center for Organ Recovery and Education had 324 organ donors, breaking last years record by over 28 percent.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 10:05 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Monongalia County, Delegate Danielle Walker went on Facebook Live to share her thoughts on the recent events at the capitol and her former colleague's actions.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 10:02 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center continued their virtual performances into the new year.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 9:51 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Since the governor’s announcement about the return to in person instruction West Virginia teachers have shared concerns about returning to the classroom on January 19.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 11:25 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
After being furloughed from her job during the pandemic Hali Phares found her true calling.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 7:50 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Across the state COVID-19 vaccinations were distributed.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 8:48 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Little Miss West Virginia Rhododendron combined her love for animals and helping others by creating a photo contest.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 2:24 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Local musician took the pandemic as a time to focus on creating music.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2020 at 2:57 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center uploaded the last installment of their Ghostlight concert series.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The Northside Fire Department celebrated firefighter, Lieutenant Brian Jones on his retirement from the force.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 11:42 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Community members worked together to decorate their local park with lights to bring holiday cheer to everyone who passes by.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 10:26 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Local elementary school made a series of unique videos to celebrate the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 10:20 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Recent graduate Shelby Hall grew up on West Virginia University’s campus as a result of her mother, Rhonda Black working for the university.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 9:09 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The third Saturday in December was celebrated in the United States as Wreaths Across America day.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 9:07 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Lieutenant Sheldon Greenland with the Salvation Army said that an anonymous donor has put an one thousand dollar bill in one of their red kettles for 43 years.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 9:05 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
North Marion Heights neighborhood brought back an old tradition.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Randolph County teachers took a stand at the board of education meeting.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 12:11 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Getz Family Dentistry in Nutter Fort collected letters for Santa.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 12:04 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped in Jane Lew to pick up Christmas letters.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
Local church teamed up with the Phil Gainer Community Center to make Christmas better for Randolph County children.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:58 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The City of Bridgeport brought back their annual food drive to help those in need this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:57 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
The Morgantown community came together to celebrate Jesse Arbogast’s 99th birthday.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 4:03 PM EST
|By Madeline Edwards
A young student pilot delivers PPE to critical access hospitals on the east coast.