MORGANTOWN —Sunday definitely was not a day of rest at the Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department. Oh, there wasn’t a fire going on — but lots of energy was being burned. […]
Author: Jim Bissett/ The Dominion Post
Residents, loved ones, survivors remember victims on 50th anniversary of No. 9 mine disaster
MANNINGTON — There’s a photograph in the Dec. 6, 1968, edition of Life magazine showing a woman who wasn’t about to give up on faith. In that photograph, Juanita Mayle is […]
Three West Virginia students finalists for Rhodes Scholarship
MORGANTOWN — Herewith, a trio of lessons on how to build a resume: WVU students Virginia “Ginny” Thrasher, Andrea Pettit and Emma Harrison have already amassed a world of experience […]
Gee, Perdue tout new SMART529 gift card for paying tuition
MORGANTOWN — Now at a Target near you: A college education. “And just in time for Christmas shopping,” West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue said. Perdue was referring to the […]
Youth football league lays flags at graves of fallen soldiers
MORGANTOWN — On a frosty Sunday morning, Veterans Day, the players and cheerleaders of the Westover Rockets youth football league organization took a break from their sport that favors military […]
Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates 147 years
MORGANTOWN — Voices sang heavenward at Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon. Heads bobbed to the mighty music of a three-person choir, whose volume belied its […]
Blue Parrot, Model Cleaners destroyed in early morning fire on Mileground
MORGANTOWN — About the only thing left of the Blue Parrot Cabaret on Sunday afternoon was its famous marquee sign reading “Let’s Go Mountaineers” on one side and “Now Hiring Dancers” on […]
River expert shares history in his book “Voice of the Mon”
MORGANTOWN — There’s an artifact at the Morgantown History Museum that never fails to pop a chuckle among visitors after it’s pointed out. A modern-day resident of the University City discovered […]
Incumbents retain their seats in state House 49th, 5th District races
MORGANTOWN — Voters have prescribed a second term in Charleston for ER nurse Amy Summers, who was re-elected to the 49th House of Delegates on Tuesday night. The Republican incumbent […]
Mike Caputo wins 12th term in House of Delegates 50th District race
MORGANTOWN — Longtime 50th House of Delegates incumbent Mike Caputo is making a return trip to Charleston. Caputo, a Democrat from Rivesville, pulled down 10,193 votes in the Marion County […]
