by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com WESTOVER — A new police chief was introduced and a resident spoke out against Westover City Council’s handling of police actions at this week’s meeting. On Monday, […]
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Justice would like to see 12,000 per day get tested; it would cost $1.2 million per day
MORGANTOWN — In case you haven’t heard it before: Get tested. That was once again the refrain at Monday’s COVID-19 briefing from the governor’s office. “Most of us aren’t concerned […]
Liptrap named one of 15 fellows
Social worker aims to help foster families affected by SUD Newsroom@DominionPost.com As a counselor and social worker at Monongalia County Health Department whose primary focus is working with individuals with […]
Preston Schools 10-year plan up for public comment until Nov. 24
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools’ blueprint for the next 10 years is up for public comment. State code requires county school systems to write a Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan every […]
City council selects Haws as next city manager
Official vote set for Wednesday Newsroom@DominionPost.com Morgantown City Council will vote Wednesday at its regular meeting on the appointment and employment agreement for Kim Haws as city manager. “We are […]
National Association of Clean Water Agencies recognizes MUB Wastewater Treatment Plants
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Upgrades to the Star City Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide the area with a more effective wastewater treatment system. However, there can’t be a new system without staff to […]
Justice, Hardy: October ends with $110.8M surplus and $298M cash on hand
MORGANTOWN — The state will finish the first third of Fiscal Year 2021 with an estimated $110.8 million surplus and $298 million cash on hand, Gov. Jim Justice and Revenue […]
Justice extends expanded COVID-19 testing into gold counties as numbers keep rising
MORGANTOWN — Testing, testing, testing. That was the repeated message of Friday’s COVID-19 briefing from the governor’s office. Justice said he’s ordered the National Guard to add gold counties to […]
Justice, Morrisey announce $101.35 million settlement in asphalt antitrust case
MORGANTOWN — A 2107 state antitrust suit against asphalt companies has yielded a $101.35 million settlement, Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday. It’s the largest antitrust […]
Committee on homelessness meets in wake of Diamond Village overdose death
MORGANTOWN — Frustration. Anger. Acknowledgement that there are no ready or easy solutions. Less than 48 hours after 23-year-old Rebecca Colgan overdosed and died at the now mostly abandoned Diamond […]
