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WDTV.COM 5 News: BOATING ACCIDENT UPDATE: 12 Rushed to Hospital, Preliminary Field Report Released
by Duane 26 May '15

26 May '15

http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=BOATING-ACCIDENT… WDTV.COM 5 News: BOATING ACCIDENT UPDATE: 12 Rushed to Hospital, Preliminary Field Report Released UPDATE 5/26: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement has released information from a preliminary field report to 5 News. According to the report, the boating incident occurred Monday, May 25 at about 8:55 p.m. on Cheat Lake in Monongalia County. One boat was involved, a 23-foot Malibu Wakesetter ski boat that was traveling north on the lake. It was carrying an operator and 11 passengers. The boat collided with the embankment of the eastern shore of Cheat Lake. All aboard the boat received injuries and were transported to Mon General and Ruby Memorial hospitals in Morgantown. Three of them were transported by air due to the seriousness of their injuries. Their conditions are unknown, but there are no known fatalities at this time. No names or addresses are being released at this time. All aboard the vessel were young adults. An investigation is underway by Natural Resources Police Officers of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. So far, the cause of the crash has not been determined. UPDATE: Twelve people were rushed to the hospital following the boating accident in Cheat Lake, Monday night. Three of those patients are being flown, the other nine are being taken by ambulances. According to officials, a boat hit the shore and they described it as if "it was like hitting a brick wall." It happened in the Warm Hollow/Hickory Ridge area. Officials said there was a single tree sticking out but officials can't say if that did play a part in the incident. Patients were complaining of back and arm injuries. Make sure you stay with 5 News for more on this developing story. ORIGINAL:Officials are responding to a reported boating accident at Cheat Lake in Monongalia County. HealthNet is responding. No other details are available just yet. A 5 News reporter is on the way to the scene. Check back for the latest. Photo Gallery:

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Boat Accident on Cheat Lake
by Duane 26 May '15

26 May '15

WBOY News 12 Update: Authorities on Scene of Boating Accident, 12 Transported to Hospital Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 11:48 PM By Kathryn Ghion, General Assignment Reporter Just before 9 p.m. Monday evening, emergency officials responded to a boating accident on Cheat Lake in Monongalia County near Warm Hollow. Firefighters on scene said that 12 people were injured in the single boat accident. Three patients were flown by helicopter from the Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the others were transported by ambulance. All patients were alert and talking upon transport. Several units responded to the accident including Brookhaven Fire Department, Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and Marion County EMS. Monongalia County Sheriff's Department and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are investigating. >>>>>>>>>>>>> DNR Offers Safety Tips as Boating Season Begins Updated: May 25, 2015 6:02 PM EDT By Nick FarrellCONNECT MONONGALIA COUNTY -Boating is a summertime activity that many West Virginians, like Robert Stout, love. “It gives you the freedom out there," said Stout, who works as a dock attendant at Sunset Marina on Cheat Lake. "Just being out in the water and the sun is a great thing. I think it's something everyone should try and almost everyone would enjoy.” When it comes to high-traffic weekends, such as Memorial Day weekend, officers from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are on the lookout for unsafe conditions caused by a high concentration of boaters. “Memorial Day weekend is always, traditionally, one of the busiest weekends that we have, and it's a bunch of novice boaters to begin with, so we concentrate more on the congested areas,” said Carlton Wade, DNR law enforcement officer. Wade reminds boaters that simple precautions can prevent accidents on the water. Even the most experienced boaters should wear life jackets, and ensure their passengers do the same. Wade offered some other pointers. “Don't overload the boats – that's always a big problem," said Wade. "Some of the channels in this lake narrow down and it's real difficult to pass at speed, so my suggestion would be to reduce speed if you're not sure. Stay out of the congested areas and try to be courteous to everybody else.” Sunset Marina owner Barry Frey says he's seen a decrease in accidents on Cheat Lake in recent years, even around holidays. Wade has made the same observation, and says he's also noticed that more boaters are acting responsibly when it comes to alcohol. “Most of the boat operators out here have been doing this for a long time, and they'll designate someone else to operate the boat," said Wade. "There is drinking going on out here – obviously, it's summertime, and that's what they do – but we see very few incidents of drinking and boating.” More responsible boaters makes for safer boating conditions, and Wade says that's exactly why fewer accidents are occurring on Cheat Lake. He urges boaters to be on the lookout for one another throughout the summer and to report unsafe activity to the DNR. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Video clips from WBOY ----- http://www.wboy.com/Clip/11532607/boating-safety-on-memorial-day Duane Nichols, duane330(a)aol.com

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Cass Railroad now open for the 2015 season | The Herald-Dispatch
by Duane 21 May '15

21 May '15

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x417381990/Cass-Railroad-now-ope… Cass Railroad now open for the 2015 season From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, May 20, 2015 Cass, WV -- The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad announced the 2015 season opening of the Cass Scenic Railroad. The 2015 opening marks the first season this iconic state attraction will be operated by a private sector company. Excursion schedules will be similar to past years. The Whittaker Station run from historic downtown Cass opened Tuesday, May 19, and the popular 11-mile trip to the mountaintop of Bald Knob from Cass began Thursday, May 22. Each Tuesday through Sunday from mid-May to mid-Sept, visitors can enjoy an hour and half round trip passenger train ride from Cass to Whittaker Station with breathtaking vistas of the Appalachians en route. At Whittaker, passengers can get off the train to photograph remnants of the former logging campsite at Whittaker and photograph the beautiful mountain views of eastern West Virginia. In the fall, the schedule fills out with daily departures until the end of October. The Bald Knob excursion opens with a Friday to Sunday departure schedule until mid-June, and increases its operations to Tuesday through Sunday throughout the summer beginning June 23. Visitors can ride the entire Cass Scenic Railroad 11-mile line that ascends the Appalachians to an elevation of 4,842 feet at Bald Knob. The four and a half hour round-trip train ride includes an authentic railroader’s “hobo” lunch included in the ticket price. At Bald Knob, passengers get off the train to photograph a gorgeous view of the mountainous valley below. The 2015 Cass Scenic Railroad season will see added event and excursion opportunities. This Saturday May 23 celebrates the inaugural run of the “Wild Heart of West Virginia” Adventure package – a multiple-day excursion option that connects the Cass Scenic and Cheat Mountain Salamander trains with an overnight stay in either historic downtown Cass or Elkins. The “Wild Heart” excursion follows the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, ascending the mountains to the town-site of Old Spruce, before connecting with the Cass Scenic Railroad for a scenic journey up to Bald Knob before descending into the timber-mining town of Cass for an overnight stay. According to Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Packaging specialist, Matt Scott, this new connection opens an array of opportunity for group sales and consumer packaging that will ultimately increase overnight stays in the regional area. “With the ability to connect rail lines, we can now offer a brand new product to the group tour and consumer travel market,” Scott explained. “Tour operators are always looking for something new and different, and this year we have it.” The action-packed multi-day trip provides breathtaking photo opportunities, entertainment at both destinations, and an opportunity to ride in restored, historic trains pulled by authentic 20th century steam-powered and diesel locomotives. The new adventure series includes customized options and allows passengers to depart from Cass, Elkins, or Cheat Bridge. The new “Wild Heart of West Virginia” adventure package will kickoff this Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 23, with the first of a series of monthly special events at Spruce, the historic location of one of the highest elevated logging towns in the east that disappeared with the railroad logging days. The three departure locations and times include: Elkins Depot at 8:15 am, Cheat Bridge at 11:25 am and a 10:30 am departure from Cass Depot. The inaugural run will be celebrated with a Mountain Music Trail Picnic at Spruce where both trains will meet and passengers can enjoy traditional mountain music and a Memorial Day picnic at Spruce before continuing to their destination via rail. Special event connections do not include a trip to Bald Knob upon return. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad assumed the railroad operations of the Cass Scenic Railroad in January. The new operation allows for expanded tourist train opportunities, while adding new attractions and special events to create increased tourism development in the Potomac Highlands region of the state. For more information on excursions and special events go online at http://Mtn-Rail.com or call 1-877-686-7245.

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Allegheny Trail in Tucker County
by Duane 13 May '15

13 May '15

BLAZE A TRAIL ALLEGHENY TRAIL WORK Blackwater Canyon Rim May 15 - 17, 2015 At 10am on Friday morning meet at the Canyon Rim Trail Head - exit route 219 on FS 18 and go toward Olsen Fire Tower. On Saturday morningmeet at Blackwater Falls State Park Cabin 14. Friday evening a spaghetti dinner will be hosted at Cabin 14. All are welcome to join and help. Call Greg Edwards at 304-215-2772.

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