KINGWOOD — If you’re going to join in trick or treating, follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. That was Preston Health Department Director V.J. Davis’s advice as […]
Local Government
Reedsville Council debates equipment purchase
REEDSVILLE — A discussion erupted about the purchase of an $8,000 roller needed for road repair at Reedsville Council Monday evening. Councilman Greg Burke told council the roller is needed […]
Shut down ‘indefinitely’ on Sept. 2, county bars allowed to reopen today
On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monongalia County’s bars would be allowed to open today with restrictions such as 50% capacity, proper social distancing, mandatory mask wearing when not eating […]
Preston Commission candidates meet with The Dominion Post Editorial Board
MORGANTOWN — The Dominion Post Editorial Board met recently with the two candidates for a seat on the Preston County Commission. Incumbent Don Smith, a Republican, is seeking re-election. Independent […]
Clock ticking as board of health considers cannabis dispensary regulations
MORGANTOWN — What is the status of 21 medical cannabis dispensary applications in Monongalia County? When would the Monongalia County Health Department need to sign off on said applications in […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority discusses covering its Dumpsters
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority (PCSWA) is considering steel or wood buildings to cover its Dumpsters at the Terra Alta BFS and Hopemont. The Dumpsters are used […]
Governor urges more COVID testing, promises news of Mon bar closures
Gov. Jim Justice considers President Donald Trump a personal friend — and he isn’t shy about saying it on the record. On Wednesday, though, the governor broke away from the president […]
Family appeals to county commission to assist with Green Bag Road roundabout
BY Ben Conley and Will DeanBConley@DominionPost.comWDean@DominionPost.com Extreme and egregious. That’s how Mary Hastings, speaking on behalf of her sister, Jennifer Hastings, described a plan to build a pair of roundabouts […]
Trick-or-treat is on in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — Trick-or-treat will be held in Morgantown from 6- 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. This after a unanimous 6-0 vote from Morgantown City Council on Tuesday. Councilor Zack Cruze was […]
Preston Commission discusses courthouse repairs
KINGWOOD — Courthouse repair and offices moving were the main topics of discussion at Tuesday’s Preston County Commission meeting. County Administrator Kathy Mace said the west side door of the […]










