Tanner Gilmartin
Multimedia Journalist
Making his way from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Tanner joined the 5 News team in April of 2023. He graduated from Temple University, where he was an on-air personality for both TV and radio. You can catch Tanner on the 5pm and 6pm shows reporting stories that dive deep into the heart of local communities. In his free time, Tanner is a passionate Eagles fan (GO BIRDS!), loves adventures, and enjoys finding unique food spots and good conversations.
Stores opened as early as five in the morning at the Meadowbrook Mall on Friday, giving shoppers more time to hunt down deals and cross some items off of their Christmas lists.
Uninsured adults with scheduled appointments were able to get cleanings and check-ups free of charge.
On Saturday, legendary West Virginia University Football Coach Don Nehlen will be immortalized at Milan Puskar Stadium as one of the best to ever do it at WVU.
The ordinance was months in the making, and Mon County Commissioner Tom Bloom says this is just another step towards keeping the community safe.
While other malls around the country might be struggling to stay open, Bell credits Meadowbrook’s success to its willingness to adapt.
After weeks of community and police search parties, the Preston County Emergency Management Agency asked Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG) to assist in the search for Gardner.
For police, making sure the community is safe is always the number one goal.
After winning four straight games in September, the Mountaineers have lost two straight matchups in frustrating fashion.
Safety officials urge parents to take this time to discuss driving safety with any new drivers at home.
Almost five months ago, police say William Jenkins fired three shots at another man inside the store, hitting him once in the leg and again in the hand.
To make matters even worse, according to West Virginia’s division of corrections and rehabilitation commissioner, there are 990 employment vacancies in prisons throughout the state.
The Boscov’s effect, that’s what some may call the hype surrounding Meadowbrook Mall’s newest addition.
Because of the need for younger assistance, the WVSSAC has lowered the minimum age requirement to 16 for youth sports at middle school levels and below.
The system works to supply federal firearms licensees with a person’s eligibility under federal and state law to possess a firearm.
Neighbors say their cries for help have not been answered in the way they had hoped.
Ozzie, a 3-year-old Golden Doodle, is known by locals as ‘the reading dog’.
The festival is expected to attract more than 300 people over the span of two days, which is great for local businesses.
If a student repeats this behavior three or more times a month they will receive an out-of-school suspension.
The Edge of Town Farmers Market in Bridgeport is in the fall spirit, and ready to welcome the community back for the season.
While there was no love lost between Pitt and WVU on the field, two fans expressed their love for one another before the game.
College Lunch makes its return as city leaders say Fairmont is on an upswing.
Clarksburg’s Fire Chief Steve Pulice hung the wreath at the ceremony which honored all who were lost in the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Saturday’s rally was in support of the two resolutions passed by the West Virginia faculty assembly, which were freezing the current academic transformation and a vote of no confidence in the university’s president, Gordon Gee.
Last week, the State Fire Marshall gave the humane society the greenlight to open it’s new and improved facility on Locust Avenue in Fairmont.
The three day festival brought thousands of people to clarksburg in celebration of the Italian heritage.
The new campaign aims to discourage students from vaping while providing them with statistics and preventative steps to follow.
The campaign aims to discourage students from vaping while providing them with statistics and preventative steps to follow.
The event was a Mylan Park and Red Cross benefit, raising money for the Mylan Park facilities and victims of home fires.
WVGSL celebrated its inaugural season on Saturday with player introductions and an opening ceremony.
The festival included live entertainment, vendors, and a taco-eating contest.
Paugh was one of the last remaining World War II veterans in West Virginia.
The goal of the weekend’s event was to raise money for new equipment and supplies for the department.
In 1947, FSU students Don Nichols and Archie Cain proposed an idea for a snack store, where students could buy snacks at a nickel a piece.
After lawsuits and complaints from students and staff, Fairmont State says they’re “thrilled” to bring back the programs
These moves follow the announcement that the university accrued a debt of $47 million.
The agreement allows public hunting, fishing and trapping on nearly 114 acres of land in Marion County.
Dorothea and Charles Bunner, with help from their five children, have been welcoming visitors to their spooky yard haunt for eight years.
Ted Cassidy, the actor most notable for his role as Lurch, the Addams Family’s butler, grew up in Philippi.
The city has experienced a revival in storefronts and new businesses.
Bringing the World Association of Marching Show Bands to Buckhannon took years of planning by officials.
The event was run by Scotts Run Resonance Project and included a variety of repair stands, live music, and snacks.
The full-scale emergency exercise was held at the Morgantown Municipal Airport on Friday morning.
The process includes transferring documents like deeds, birth certificates, and other vital historical records into digital form.
On Saturday, 90 graduates received their associate degrees in their chosen fields.
According to the American Farm Bureau of Investigation, this year’s increase in prices is the largest they’ve seen in over a decade.
Just over two weeks into her new role, Fell has already needed to use her skills to manage a hectic situation.
Tuesday marked the anniversary of West Virginia gaining its statehood.
Included in the outpouring of social media response were those sharing stories of their experience with Huggins.
Panhandling, trespassing, and big crowds are just a few of the issues highlighted in the complaints regarding activity downtown.
Throughout the weekend, visitors enjoyed the free ‘Rocks, Gems, Minerals, and Fossils show’ at the Harrison County Recreation Center.
