A civil suit filed in Preston County Circuit Court earlier this week makes numerous allegations against Preston County E911, the agency that controls and operates the 911 emergency dispatch facilities […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Police union president clarifies ‘misrepresentations’ surrounding public event staffing
A union rep for area police officers say the city Morgantown Police don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how to handle traffic control during public events. The […]
One in custody, four still at large following armed robbery
One suspect is in custody following an alleged robbery Jan. 26 at a home on Earl L. Core Road (W.Va. 7) near the Dellslow area of Monongalia County. Law enforcement […]
City looking into alternatives to MPD for future parades
Since the unexpected cancellation of the Morgantown Pride Parade in June, city officials have been looking into alternative ways to ensure appropriate staffing will be available for traffic control and […]
Getting ready to face the heat: Tips for when the mercury rises
With temperatures predicted to soar above 90 degrees and a dangerous heat wave forecasted through this weekend, West Virginia Emergency Management Division, at the direction of Governor Jim Justice, is […]
Fair parade to be adequately staffed following cancellation of Pride Parade
With the Monongalia County Fair set to begin next week, the annual Kick-Off Parade is scheduled for Monday, July 31 in downtown Morgantown. Back in June, a parade scheduled to […]
Mannington man arrested for breaking into cars on Wedgewood Drive
A man found breaking into vehicles on Wedgewood Drive in Morgantown is in custody after a witness who saw a man “trying car door handles” called Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFFS Phillips, John Christopher, 45, domestic battery, domestic assault, obstructing, July 19, deputy Summers. Jones III, Rodney R., 28, attempt to commit a felony, July 21, Deputy Neff. Riggleman, […]
Mug-Z-Moo to the rescue – animal welfare group’s ongoing struggle for funding
An estimated 517,979 West Virginia households (around 70%) report having a pet, according to 2023 statistics gathered by The Federation of Humane Organizations of West Virginia (FOHO), a statewide organization […]
Family dog still missing after Cheat Lake accident
It has been nearly eight weeks since Walter, a 1-year-old terrier mix, ran away from a car accident on May 30 in Cheat Lake. Since then, there have been sightings […]
