MORGANTOWN — Projections show the Morgantown Utility Board is suffering monthly losses of about $290,000 due to business-halting COVID-19 restrictions, and MUB General Manager Tim Ball predicted those losses will […]
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Census data collection extended to October 31
A statement issued on Monday by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham has extended 2020 Census data collection until Oct. 31 due […]
Preston County Commission makes request to defer jail fees until December
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners, who have already frozen some expenses, faced another increase in the county’s regional jail bill Tuesday. The bill for $98,526.50 covered expenses for Preston prisoners in jail […]
As WV COVID-19 peak passes, state leaders looks ahead to next phase
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing from the governor’s office had no new announcements but focused on what’s around the bend as the cases level off and dissipate and the state […]
2020-21 school calendar gets board approval
No one knows if year will start in classrooms or at students’ homes KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education approved the 2020-21 school calendar Monday, though Superintendent Steve […]
Treatment plant, reservoir projects continue to move forward
MORGANTOWN — While COVID-19 and the various restrictions aimed at slowing its spread have brought most activity to a grinding halt, construction — specifically more than $150 million in local […]
Gov. Justice, Clay Marsh: Don’t ease up on COVID-19 precautions yet
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday added Jackson County to his executive order list imposing additional restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus. On Friday, at Jackson’s request, he […]
W. Va. amongst bottom in nation for census
Self response rates ranked second worst in country Putting aside for a moment the impact of COVID-19, there’s good news and bad news when it comes to 2020 Census efforts. […]
AG Morrisey talks COVID scams, price gouging, preserving rights during pandemic
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey stopped by The Dominion Post office Friday afternoon, in his way from Charleston to his Eastern Panhandle home, to talk about some of the […]
Mail-in concealed carry permits now accepted
Beginning Monday, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department will process applications for new concealed weapon permits through the mail. “It’s a way we can do it and still not have face-to-face […]
