William Dean, The Dominion Post, Author at The Dominion Post https://www.dominionpost.com/author/williamdean/ Morgantown Area News Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:33:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.dominionpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-81287318_3042289439136500_6974497821747576832_n-32x32.png William Dean, The Dominion Post, Author at The Dominion Post https://www.dominionpost.com/author/williamdean/ 32 32 AAA predicts busy travel weekend for July 4 holiday https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/25/aaa-predicts-busy-travel-weekend-for-july-4-holiday/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:22:00 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=236335 It’s no secret gas prices go up around holidays. Even with gas prices near $5 — the national average was $4.92 on June 24 — July 4 holiday travelers should […]

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]]> FOC spreads awareness, addresses concerns about dam project https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/24/foc-spreads-awareness-addresses-concerns-about-dam-project/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:34:21 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=236364 KINGWOOD — Work towards Friends of the Cheat’s goal of removing the Albright Power Station’s dam and creating an unobstructed waterway is continuing with public meetings to raise awareness and […]

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]]> Empty Bowls gives grants to food based non-profits https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/24/empty-bowls-gives-grants-to-food-based-non-profits/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:25:53 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=236287 MORGANTOWN — The need for food programs, of which Monongalia County is blessed by having many, is only going up. On Thursday, 24 of the organizations that work to feed […]

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]]> Preston commission applies for security upgrades https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/22/preston-commission-applies-for-security-upgrades/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:29:06 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=236134 KINGWOOD — If the Preston County Commission receives the almost $21,000 it’s asking for, visitors to the courthouse will have a very different view. Commissioners unanimously approved the courthouse security […]

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]]> Masontown VFD gets advanced heart monitor https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/21/masontown-vfd-gets-advanced-heart-monitor/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:53:32 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=236031 KINGWOOD — Months of work by the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department have resulted in the department obtaining its advanced life-saving certification from the state, meaning medics — not just EMTs […]

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]]> Downtown hosts state birthday party https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/20/downtown-hosts-state-birthday-party/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:01:08 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=235972 MORGANTOWN — Almost Heaven lived up to its nickname for its 159th birthday on Monday. The cloudy and warm day was the backdrop to a birthday party for West Virginia […]

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]]> Preston Schools working to improve school safety https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/18/preston-schools-working-to-improve-school-safety/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:29:00 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=235847 KINGWOOD — The risk of a school shooting is ever present.  The recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were murdered, only reiterates the need for […]

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]]> Preston Chamber hosts State of the County https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/17/preston-chamber-host-state-of-the-county/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:13:00 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=235833 The big takeaway from the third-annual State of the County is that things are looking up in Preston County, but there are always challenges to overcome. The event, hosted by […]

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]]> Board members, superintendent, honored by Preston BOE https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/16/board-members-superintendent-honored-by-preston-boe/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:31:00 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=235719 KINGWOOD — It was a time of reminiscing, appreciation and emotion at the most recent Preston County Board of Education meeting, as three titans of the district prepare to move […]

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]]> Preston commissioner takes issue with additional day off for Juneteenth https://www.dominionpost.com/2022/06/14/preston-commissioner-takes-issue-with-additional-day-off-for-juneteenth/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:13:00 +0000 https://www.dominionpost.com/?p=235487 KINGWOOD — The surprise declaration that the state will observe Juneteenth on June 17 has thrown a wrench into county governance.  “Our job is to serve the public and if […]

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