Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — The Preston County Courthouse Annex will reopen to walk-in traffic Monday, but with some limitations. Last week the building was closed to walk-in traffic, except by appointment, […]
Cops and Courts
A changing of the guard(s)
With a growing department, job is split between co-chiefs Meet Chief Deputy of Law Enforcement Mark Ralston and Chief Deputy of Civilian Operations Vance Lipscomb. “Well, I decided that since […]
Attorney requests change of venue in Hoard case
KINGWOOD — A decision on whether to allow research in the Aaron Glenn Hoard case will be announced in 10 days. Hoard, 34, of Morgantown, is charged with first-degree murder […]
House fire remains under investigation
KINGWOOD — There’s nothing new in the investigation into the cause of an October fire at the home of a man accused of murder. On Oct. 19, 2020, a home […]
Hawkins Construction faces lawsuit
Local Company allegedly violates Consumer Credit and Protection Act A Monongalia County-based contractor is accused by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. […]
Mon County clerk’s office closed to in-person business temporarily
Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney announced Wednesday that the clerk’s office will be closed for in-person business until further notice due to COVID-19. Blaney said she hopes to return to […]
Man charged in Peirpont crash
A man is charged with two DUI-related offenses after a crash near Peirpont Landing Wednesday morning. Brandon M. Feck, 36, of Kingwood, is charged with DUI and DUI with misdemeanor […]
Lawsuit filed against Trinity Christian board of directors
Suit filed after several members’ resignations A lawsuit filed this week claims Trinity Christian School’s board of directors is non-functioning after several resignations. The suit asks for an injunction forbidding […]
Three inmates indicted on assault, contraband charges
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Three inmates at Federal Correction Institution Hazelton in Bruceton Mills were indicted Tuesday on various charges, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Edward Smith, 38, was indicted on one count […]
Mon’s magistrate Phillip Gaujot hears first case
Elected in last June’s primary election Monongalia County’s newest magistrate heard his first case and several more besides Monday. “I’ve got some law background but I’m also figuring out that […]
