BY JENIFFER GRAHAM For the Dominion Post KINGWOOD – The Preston County High School student whose death was announced by Preston County Schools on Sunday has been identified. The student, […]
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Boil water advisory Monday
DPNews@DominionPost.com Morgantown Utility Board will be issuing a precautionary boil water advisory on Monday, affecting the following streets: 200 to 659 McCullough Street, 860 & 900 Willowdale Road and 269 […]
Two inmates at Hazelton prisons die this month
DPNews@dominionpost.com BRUCETON MILLS — Two inmates at federal facilities in Bruceton Mills have died this month. At about 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jerome Jones was found unresponsive at the United States […]
Weekend traffic alert for Mon County motorists
DPNews@DominionPost.com MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents and visitors to prepare for significant traffic congestion throughout the county this weekend, particularly on Saturday. A high volume […]
Car owners assess their four-wheeled fates after garage burns
MORGANTOWN – It didn’t take Mark Thomas long. “Yeah, there it is, I’m pretty sure,” he said as he scanned the twisted metal. “My Jeep.” Thomas was regarding what used […]
Fire destroys auto repair shop
DPNews@DominionPost.com Fire tore through an auto repair shop at 1851 Mileground Road during the height of the evening commute Monday afternoon — prompting police to close the busily traveled roadway […]
Fatal crash on I-79 under investigation: Harrison County juvenile was sole occupant of vehicle
DPNews@DominionPost.com MONONGALIA COUNTY — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, March 15.At approximately 4:30 a.m., MECCA 911 alerted deputies to […]
Troubles continue for Tunnelton Quick Stop
TUNNELTON – Local citizens and businesses have stepped up to help the Tunnelton Quick Stop stay open. Owner Dave Biggins said he is losing about $500 a day in sales […]
Foster children living with disabilities face additional struggles in W.Va.
BY FAITH ABDULLAHFor the Dominion Post According to the West Virginia Department of Human Services, as of January 2026, nearly 6,000 children are currently in the foster care system in […]
Local immigrant reacts to war in Iran
BY FAITH ABDULLAHFor the Dominion Post The war between U.S.-Israel and Iran that broke out this weekend has sparked reaction from the Iranian diaspora, people who are calling for peace […]
