KINGWOOD — A proposed state education policy revision would change the way county schools are evaluated. “Basically, under Policy 2322, the state is going back to seven standards for effective […]
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Sentencing hearing delayed after concerns raised
KINGWOOD — A sentencing hearing for Clay Conor Johnson was delayed Friday after a woman raised questions about his mental health and sobriety. Johnson, of Bruceton Mills, was indicted in […]
White Park water pipeline installation to begin next week
The trees have been cleared and installation of the Morgantown Utility Board’s 30-inch raw water pipeline is expected to begin next week in White Park. Work on the water line […]
Marion County Historical Society honors war hero
On May 1, 1945, Pvt. Richard Earl Gregor, of Farmington, was killed in action in Okinawa, just two weeks before his 19th birthday. On Friday, the Purple Heart he earned […]
Man charged with wanton endangerment and intent to deliver
A Morgantown man is accused of having multiple drugs in his possession while shooting a firearm, causing a hazard. Daniel J. Cruz, 19, is charged with wanton endangerment involving a […]
Trinity Christian hosts Science and Social Studies Fair
Go ahead and thank Lucas Kniska in advance, if you don’t mind. You know: For 20 years from now. When you get from here to there in record time — […]
Collision on Beechurst Avenue Thursday afternoon
No one was injured in a four-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Beechurst Avenue. Morgantown Communications Manager Andrew Stacy said one driver involved was cited for making an illegal left turn […]
Candidate filings
Newsroom@DominionPost.com These candidates filed for federal and state office on Jan. 14 and 15. Governor Doug Six, Republican, Burton House of Delegates 51st District: Todd Stainbrook, Republican, Morgantown This candidate […]
Man pleads guilty in deadly UTV accident
KINGWOOD — A Preston County man pleaded guilty Thursday to DUI with death in the 2018 accident that killed his wife. John David Dietz III, 30, was driving the Utility […]
Newburg Council gets update on Independence water project
NEWBURG — Mayor Edgar Fortney said town attorney Sheila Williams is sending a title of opinion letter to Region VI as the next step in the Independence water project. Earlier, […]





