MORGANTOWN — The state’s total COVID death toll dropped over the weekend. After Friday’s COVID briefing from the governor’s office the number stood at 6,835. Tuesday’s figure was 6,716. Gov. […]
Local Government
State legislature-ordered pay raise part of Preston budget
KINGWOOD — Before pay raises for elected officials passed by the state legislature in the most recent section go into effect, two things need to happen. First, according to state […]
DHHR taking applications for assistance now
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced it will accept applications for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program beginning until funds are exhausted. This federally […]
AG challenges transportation mask mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate lawsuit Tuesdsay challenging the federal government’s mask mandate on airplanes and other public transportation. According to the lawsuit, the […]
USDA Rural Development has new W.Va. director: Ryan Thorn
President Biden announced that Ryan Thorn was appointed Rural Development state director in West Virginia. He officially assumed this role Monday. State directors serve as the chief executive officer of […]
Senators: renew emphasis on energy production
West Virginia’s senators have taken this inflection point of national energy policy to advance an “all-of-the-above strategy” while also promoting continued use of fossil fuels. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, […]
Fiduciary commissioners needed in Preston
KINGWOOD — Preston County is in need of fiduciary commissioners. Commissioners accepted the resignation of Sheila K. William and David P. Brown at last week’s regular Preston County Commission meeting. […]
Valley HealthCare responds to criticism
KINGWOOD — Recent claims about excessive wait times for mental health care at Valley HealthCare System are exaggerated. That’s according to CEO Brian Sharp, who contacted The Dominion Post after […]
Mon Commission once again cutting levy rate in 2023 budget
MORGANTOWN — For the fifth consecutive budget cycle, the Monongalia County Commission intends to lower taxes. That was among the major talking points Friday morning as the commission met in […]
No action taken on request for pavilion construction funds
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members took no action on a request for funds for a 40-by-100-foot pavilion being constructed by Preston Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC). The estimated cost […]
