Harman Hartman, superintendent and field engineer for March-Westin, said renovation of the city’s riverfront amenities remains on schedule. “The three buildings there, we’re about 98% complete on them. We just […]
Author: Ben Conley/ The Dominion Post
A look back at 2019’s biggest stories from Monongalia County
A deal to bring a $1.1 billion power plant expansion, the merging of EMS services, the opening of a new aquatic center and the reintroduction of subdivision regulations all made […]
With the start of a new year comes the delusion of resolution
MORGANTOWN — It’s New Year’s Eve. Time to lie to yourself and others. But in a good-natured, well-meaning way. Lies told in the spirit of a holiday tradition said to […]
Unsheltered homeless count in county to be announced Jan. 22-23
Having declared its frenetic initial push a success, the Home for the Holidays initiative — new name coming — is looking to transition forward. Representatives of the effort recently explained […]
Thursday fire destroys barn off Hildebrand Lock and Dam Road
MORGANTOWN — Fire destroyed a two-story barn Thursday at 470 Hildebrand Lock and Dam Road. River Road Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mickey Rinehart said he wasn’t aware of any injuries […]
Like Santa, first responders, medical professionals work on Christmas
MORGANTOWN — One person was famously born on Christmas. Anne Moonen and Holly Hudkins think that’s quite enough, thanks. Moonen is a surgical technician and Hudkins is a nurse in […]
Home for Holidays meets expectations
The goal was 15 households by Christmas. The reality will be 16 households — 27 people — in stable housing by New Year’s Day. You can understand if representatives of […]
DOH says it plans to address large potholes on Brockway Avenue
MORGANTOWN — Those driving Brockway Avenue (W.Va. 7) to access downtown Morgantown may want to worry less about the Grinch stealing their Christmas and more about a giant pothole stealing […]
VFD frustrated with DOH’s response time
Volunteers with the county’s fire departments said they’re often left frustrated by the West Virginia Division of Highways’ inability or unwillingness to respond when called for road related issues, like […]
Witches and wizards pack The Tea Shoppe for Harry Potter tea party
MORGANTOWN — Professor Trelawney had her work cut out for her. As Hogwarts’ professor of Divination, and a seer of some repute, she’s at home in the world of witches […]
