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The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va., Local Briefs Column: Hit-and-Run Death Remains Under Investigation

Posted on: Thursday, 2 February 2006, 09:00 CST

By The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.

Feb. 2--Police continued to investigate the hit-and-run death of a WVU nursing student Wednesday, but have no further leads in the case so far, officials said. Marion County Prosecutor Pat Wilson said he could not comment on whether police have any suspects, or who they are interviewing in the investigation. "About all I can say is it continues to be under investigation," Wilson said. "Police are following up on all of the leads. Evidence is still being evaluated." Erin Marie Keener, 21, of Rivesville, was struck by a vehicle just after midnight Nov. 23, 2005 at Merchant and Guffey streets in Fairmont. The driver left the scene. Shortly after, a female friend of Keener's found her lying on the road and dialed 911. Keener was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital, where she remained in critical condition until she died later that day. Police said red paint chips from the vehicle that struck Keener and evidence from Keener's clothing have been sent to the W.Va. State Police lab in Charleston for evaluation. Anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run is asked to call Fairmont Police at 366-4200. City dog park closes today for three weeks Stanley's Spot, Morgantown's off-leash dog park, will be closed for three weeks beginning today. The park will be going through some upgrades to the landscape, entrances and bench area to make it safer and easier to use. Division of Highways announces road closure The West Virginia Division of Highways announced a road closure in Preston County, Route 92/18, Coal Bank Road near the intersection of Route 74/1, from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today, for culvert replacement. Alternate routes will be Routes 74/1 and 74. United Way named Radisson 2006 partner The Radisson Hotel at Waterfront Place has designated the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties as its charitable partner for 2006. The local United Way raises contributions for 26 local health and human service agencies in the Monongalia and Preston county areas. For 2006, the United Way has a campaign goal of $1.3 million to benefit area organizations. Nominate a historic door for statewide poster West Virginia residents may submit their ideas for a "25 Doors" poster by Friday for distribution in May at the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia and Main Street West Virginia conference in Charleston. The 25 historic doors illustrated on the poster will symbolize the 25th anniversary of Preservation Alliance of West Virginia and the National Main Street Center. The conference, Opening Doors to Preservation: 25 Years of Partnerships, is a joint effort of' Preservation Alliance of West Virginia and Main Street West Virginia, along with other state agencies and organizational supporters. The conference is May 4-6 in Charleston. Professional photographers from West Virginia will photograph the 25 selected doors. Info: on submitting a door for the contest or about the conference, Mitzi Miller, (800) 982-3386 or mmiller2@wvdo.org or www.pawv.org. All door entries must be submitted by Friday.

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Source: The Dominion Post (Morgantown, W.Va.)

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