KINGWOOD — Members of Kingwood City Council discussed several subjects ranging from sidewalks to boxing matches at their Tuesday evening meeting. Josh Waugh, from Preston County Parks and Recreation (PCP&RC), […]
Local Government
HB 125 looks to clear up property tax rebate confusion
MORGANTOWN — During a brief report Wednesday before the Monongalia County Commission, Assessor Mark Musick explained that all West Virginians who pay in a timely fashion are now eligible for […]
Treasurer wants the Hope apps all year
West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore wants to lower some barriers for the Hope Scholarship, which provides money for students leaving the public school system to use for a variety of […]
Pierpont hosts governor
The sky is the limit for Pierpont Community & Technical College and its Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Thursday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice joined Pierpont to sign Senate Bill 1029 […]
A talk with Rep. Alex Mooney on legislation, his Morgantown visit and the campaign trail
MORGANTOWN – Rep. Alex Mooney talked with The Dominion Post this week about some of his legislation, his recent visit to Morgantown and his time on the campaign trail. On […]
Council asked to consider a committee to continue Blueprint Communities activities
KINGWOOD — The Blueprint Communities Program is wrapping up its efforts in Preston County, according to Kathy Mace. Mace asked Kingwood City Council members to endorse the appointment of a […]
Lawmaker, firefighting leaders say more work to do on funding
BY MIKE NOLTING CHARLESTON — The last act of the House of Delegates during the special session call this week was to approve $12 million in funding for struggling volunteer […]
Sen. Mike Caputo will not seek reelection in 2024
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Mike Caputo, D-Marion, announced Monday he will not seek reelection in 2024. Caputo represents the 13th Senate District, which spans the most-populous portions of Marion and Monongalia […]
Special session continues as lawmakers advance bills
CHARLESTON — State lawmakers made progress on a long special session agenda Monday but will need at least today to finish the bills on Gov. Jim Justice’s agenda. A six-bill […]
PSC tells legislators it’s received about half of the replies to its statewide fire hydrant safety survey — which were due July 28
MORGANTOWN — Only about half of the state’s 301 water utilities had responded to a Public Service Commission fire hydrant safety survey — well after the July 28 deadline — […]






