MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice celebrated an increase in hotel occupancy statewide, but the local convention and visitors bureau says Monongalia and Preston counties are also on the rise. As per […]
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Charges headed to grand jury in fatal hit and run
MORGANTOWN — Ladon Garrett hired a lawyer before coming forward as the alleged driver in a July hit-and-run incident that left a Morgantown man dead. That attorney, Joseph Spano, called Morgantown […]
Morgantown City Councilor calls out Brazaitis for comments
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor Jenny Selin said Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis “has gone way out of line with his conduct” toward other agencies and asserts “I think we need […]
WVU to close drug testing research center
MORGANTOWN — WVU is closing its drug testing research center on Chestnut Ridge Road, behind Suburban Lanes and right next to Mylan Pharmaceuticals. But’s it not so much an ending as […]
Steak ‘n Shake to come to Star City
MORGANTOWN — A popular restaurant chain is making its way to Morgantown. The Dominion Post confirmed that Steak ‘n Shake will be opening a franchise along Monongahela Boulevard, across the road […]
Motown Taxi to acquire Yellow Cab
MORGANTOWN — Motown Taxi owner Andrew Vecchio confirmed that his company finalized the purchase of competitor Yellow Cab in late July. In a statement to The Dominion Post, Vecchio explained, […]
Brazaitis, Bloom at odds after heated exchange during Mon County Commission meeting
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis said Wednesday that the Democrat Party leadership in Monongalia County needs to be purged, starting with Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom, “and […]
No changes made to Roads to Prosperity list, I-79 connector ‘still alive’
By David Beard and Jeff Jenkins, The Dominion Post/WVMetroNews MORGANTOWN — When the Drive Forward WV website was launched Monday not all projects from the Roads to Prosperity list had been […]
Mon County Fair opens despite heavy rain; fair queen crowned
MORGANTOWN — The 2018 Monongalia County Fair opened Tuesday July 31, despite heavy rain in the afternoon and into the evening. The fair queen was crowned and carnival rides opened. […]
Retiring W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Ketchum to plead guilty on federal charge
CHARLESTON — As he begins retirement, former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum is agreeing to plead guilty to a felony criminal count of wire fraud, part of a […]
