Statistics are an interesting part of history. For instance, look at those provided about Morgantown 80 years ago by the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce (before the “area” was added to […]
Author: The Dominion Post
City should not rush into $5.2M purchase of forest
This may be bold, but it is rash, if not reckless. At face value, it is rash to rush into almost any property purchase for $5.2 million. Especially when the […]
Preston County bicentennial celebration to be held June 16
KINGWOOD — Preston County will celebrate its 200th birthday Saturday with a variety of events at several locations. Special bicentennial commemorative coins and flags will be sold in the McGrew […]
WVU School of Public Health is developing a new residency program
MORGANTOWN — To help combat the region’s ongoing health issues, the WVU School of Public Health is developing a new residency program focused on public health, the first of its […]
Justice’s continued tenure on bench can only further damage court’s credibility
Call this a motion for the suspension of state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. Wednesday, Loughry was named in 32 charges alleging he violated the state’s Code of Judicial Conduct. […]
Woman admits her involvement in an illegal firearms operation
CLARKSBURG — Margaret Parker, of Dellslow, has admitted to her involvement in an illegal firearms operation, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Parker, 33, pled guilty to one count of […]
Woman sentenced to 18 months for role in oxycodone distribution
CLARKSBURG — Marjorie Sue Webster, of Maidsville, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months incarceration for her role in distributing oxycodone, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Webster, 24, pled guilty […]
Chestnut Ridge adds variety of acts to concert lineup
MORGANTOWN — If you’re familiar with Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground’s annual summer concert series, you know plenty of bluegrass and roots acts hit the outdoor stage. In recent years, […]
Less than 1% of $150M in available funding doled out to 2016 disaster victims, survivors
Maybe you can blame it on time passing slowly here in the mountains. After all, it took the Appalachians, which once reached the heights of today’s Rockies, eons to get […]
WV AmeriCorps and local volunteers partner to preserve city hall documents
MORGANTOWN — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s Preserve WV AmeriCorps program has partnered with local volunteers and the West Virginia and Regional History Center of WVU Libraries to create […]
