MORGANTOWN — What happens if you throw a fair and nobody comes? Rob Maxwell, president of the Monongalia County Fair Board, said his organization simply isn’t in a position to […]
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Quarantine Kitchen: Easy Strawberry Pie
In The Dominion Post’s ongoing Wednesday feature, Quarantine Kitchen, we highlight dishes prepared by readers, staffers and chefs at our local restaurants, in an effort to keep us connected through […]
BOE hopes for more varied choices in summer meal boxes
KINGWOOD — As the summer food program for children begins in Preston County, the county board of education said it hopes for more variety in the food. On a 4-1 […]
North-central West Virginia group aims to house 35 during 100-day challenge
MORGANTOWN — North-central West Virginia is participating in a national movement to target and end homelessness among youth and young adults. The goal — to house 35 homeless and at-risk […]
Preston Health Department refuses to approve PHS outdoor graduation
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department will not approve Preston High’s outdoor graduation ceremony. Preston School Superintendent Steve Wotring said Monday that he had received word from County Health […]
Preston County Animal Shelter open to public, with some changes to service
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Animal Shelter is open to the public but with some changes due to COVID-19. Shelter secretary Samantha Hostutler said individuals interested in visiting the shelter […]
Buckwheat pageant debuts royalty
KINGWOOD — “This is not the pageant we imagined four months ago,” Preston County Buckwheat Festival 2020 General Chairman Buddy Turner said Saturday, but together we made it work. There […]
State fairs and festivals forced to adapt
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Fair Board of Directors will decide Monday whether or not to hold a fair this year. Fairs and festivals are a longstanding tradition in the […]
Keep bugs away with DIY repellent
MORGANTOWN — Those of us continuing to observe quarantine have begun our big migration: from house to porch. Morning coffee outdoors, computer work relocated from home office and kitchen table […]
Peaceful protest unites community
“None of us are safe until everyone is safe.” That’s a sentiment expressed by Tracy Brady, who was one of hundreds of participants at a peaceful protest supporting Black Lives […]
