Focus on positive but remain vigilant against the spread Newsroom@DominionPost.com During the governor’s Christmas Day COVID-19 briefing, the panel expressed wishes for a happy holiday, thanks for front line workers, […]
Local Government
The push to get Mon County connected to broadband is on
The push is on for Monongalia County to lead West Virginia’s charge toward broadband connectivity. Now, Commission President Ed Hawkins said, the state needs to lend a shoulder. “I must […]
Calling it a career
MUB General Manager Tim Ball will retire in January Sometimes you just know. That was the case in 1978 for an engineering student from Welch working as an intern for […]
Council considers building permit drafts
KINGWOOD — Building permits and dilapidated buildings were discussed by Kingwood Council recently. On Tuesday, City Clerk Michelle Whetsell presented drafts of two building permits to council. One is simple […]
Hero’s Pay funds EMS COVID supplies
$20k goes toward gurney shields for 30 ambulances and 150 P100 respirators Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen and John Hitchens, chief of EMS operations at Star City Fire & […]
Mon County looking to feds
Hopeful meeting will result in help for plant closure Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said he’s hopeful recent meetings regarding the impending closure of the Chestnut Ridge Road Viatris plant […]
AG urges consumers to be cautious with holiday credit card offers
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to exercise caution when evaluating credit card offers this holiday season. Consumers may see an uptick in credit card […]
Kingwood Council approves first reading of water rate increase
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved first reading of about 10.5% water rate increase Tuesday. If approved on final reading, the increase will add about $2.16 to minimum monthly bills, more […]
City hones in on litter over the holidays
Council purchases new timers for Christmas lights by Olivia MurrayOMurray@DominionPost.com The City of Westover’s Public Works Department has opted to hone in on the collection of litter and trash and […]
Preston County government offices continue COVID prevention practices
KINGWOOD — Preston County government buildings are open to walk-in traffic again, but officials stress face coverings, social distancing, making appointments and doing business online. County Administrator Kathy Mace told […]
