MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Ward and Boundary Commission is finalizing proposed changes to the city’s wards that would dramatically decrease the deviation in both population and the number of registered […]
Local Government
Preston County clerk, assessor say county commission was unfair in giving raises
KINGWOOD — The Preston County clerk and assessor blasted county commissioners Tuesday for giving only commission employees a raise. County Clerk Linda Huggins and Assessor Connie Ervin spoke to Commissioners […]
City looks to become arts hub
Council passes resolution unanimously Some 15 years ago, the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History created a program through which towns, cities and counties could designate themselves as […]
Driver ’s license expiration dates extended through end of the year
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced that any driver’s license, instruction permit, Graduated License (level 1, 2, or 3), or Commercial Driver’s License, as allowed […]
City pursues grant projects
Pleasant Street overhaul estimated at $480K included The city of Morgantown received the green light to pursue grant funding for three pedestrian projects, including a Pleasant Street overhaul estimated at […]
Swearengin, Capito talk plans for office
A “good contrast of beliefs” is how Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito described the differing views of her and her opponent Democrat Paula Jean Swearengin. Both candidates for the U.S. […]
Preston commissioner urges response to U.S. Census
KINGWOOD — How is it people can take time to vote in an online poll that named Preston High’s football helmet No. 1 in the state but can’t find the […]
Monongalia County delegates oppose separating WVU COVID-19 statistics
MORGANTOWN — A letter from state lawmakers opposing any plan to separate WVU’s COVID-19 statistics from county data was delivered to Gov. Jim Justice on Friday, the same day the […]
Preston County ecycling event successful; grant sought to do it again in 2021
KINGWOOD — Ecycling dominated the discussion at the Wednesday evening Preston Solid Waste Authority meeting. Don Smith, who represents the county commission on the board, said 276 vehicles dropped off […]
Team graduates from Blueprint program
Kingwood among six W.Va. communities to complete training Newsroom@DominionPost.com Kingwood’s Blueprint Community team was among 65 people who gathered virtually last month to celebrate the graduation of six West Virginia […]
