Coronavirus delayed plans, but are close to being finished COVID-19 has interrupted or delayed just about everything. In the case of Monongalia County’s efforts to implement subdivision regulations — which […]
Local Government
Commissioners want plans in place for vaccine distribution
With already surging COVID-19 numbers, the potential complications of the onset of flu season and the prospect of a vaccine on the horizon, members of the Monongalia County Commission are […]
Kingwood to look into business signs
Wants to know how other entities handle requests KINGWOOD — A city council discussion about business signs, billboards and permits resulted in a decision to check similar ordinances in other […]
OEM presents updates to commissioners
New storage garage, road renaming among improvements KINGWOOD — The Preston County Office of Emergency Management gave an update to commission members Tuesday. Preston Emergency Management/911 Assistant Director Justin Wolfe […]
PCEDA director applies for new broadband grant
Surveys available for area residents’ feedback on speed KINGWOOD — A USDA Community Connect Broadband (CCB) Grant could bring Internet service to several areas of Preston County. Roberta Baylor, executive […]
Woodburn School Commission: Time to consider the future of this property
MORGANTOWN — What does the future hold for the former Woodburn School property? Chris Haddox, chair of the Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission, said the commission feels it’s time to once […]
Capito to respect certified election results, says Biden and Harris should begin receiving briefing
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Monday released a statement regarding the 2020 presidential election results: “Like the overwhelming majority of West Virginians, I voted to re-elect […]
University Avenue project gets nod from Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals
MORGANTOWN — It looks as if big changes are in the works for the vacant lot between Sheetz and Bartlett House, in the 1000 Block of University Avenue. The Morgantown […]
Morgantown Ice Arena to remain in operation following latest executive order
MORGANTOWN — One executive order. Five hundred questions. Likely an exaggeration, but also a pretty accurate description of the days leading up to Thursday’s special meeting of the Board of […]
Preston Commission agrees to pay deputies for unused vacation and comp days
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners agreed Thursday to a buy out and/or trade off of comp and vacation days sheriff’s deputies would lose Dec. 31 because they didn’t use them. […]








