MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that killed a 37-year-old woman this week. Jennifer Allison, of Morgantown, died at J.W. Ruby Memorial […]
Cops and Courts
Preston judge denies survey in murder case, holds off on change of venue request
KINGWOOD – Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer said he will wait until juror selection before deciding a request for change of venue in the trial of a Morgantown man accused […]
National law firm joins Howton suit
Three attorneys from a nonprofit law firm formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy have joined a federal lawsuit against two Westover police officers and the […]
Regional jail fees weigh heavy on counties
By Will Dean and Kathy Plum Newsroom@DominionPost.com Counties in West Virginia are responsible for a lot of bills — including the cost of housing inmates from the county being held […]
Who is paying for rising jail costs?
Regional jail costs have risen. Read more about the cost to Mon and Preston counties and what officials think could ease the burden HERE By Will Dean and Kathy Plum […]
Preston man suspect in two murders
KINGWOOD — A Preston County assistant prosecutor said she will seek a grand jury indictment for a second murder against Andrew Woods Prudnick. Assistant Prosecutor Megan Fields made the statement […]
Area lawyer George Farmer Jr. dies
Think about those once-dilapidated warehouses now transformed into the bustling Wharf District. Or the city’s walking and biking paths that were once a tangle of rusted rails and tumbling banks along […]
Former school volunteer gets jail for violation
A judge sanctioned Daren Bieniek for committing multiple probation violations and sentenced him to 60 days in jail Monday. The state requested Chief Judge Cindy Scott revoke Bieniek’s probation after […]
Pritt settles into new role as sheriff
Former police officer says he needs no chief deputy, can do both jobs KINGWOOD — Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt said he’s looking forward to the next four years as sheriff. […]
How local prisons are coping with the ongoing pandemic
As the pandemic continues to affect inmates and workers at U.S. Bureau of Prisons facilities in Preston and Monongalia counties, staff at both are coping without additional manpower or compensation. […]
