Defendant claims he should never have to face charges KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court rejected a Preston County man’s argument that because he wasn’t tried within three terms of court […]
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Waste Truck Crashes
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The driver of a waste management truck lost control of his vehicle and crashed Thursday morning while traveling south on Grafton Road, Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer said. Palmer […]
Landlord placed on home arrest
State argues man violated his parole Gary Walden, a landlord convicted of sexual abuse and stealing from a tenant, was put on home confinement Thursday until a hearing can be […]
Brother of man killed in crash sues driver
The brother of a 64-year-old Morgantown man killed in a motorcycle crash in July has sued the Pennsylvania man police said was at fault for the fatal wreck. Mariana S. […]
Hunter discovers body of missing Morgantown man
The body of missing 22-year-old Hassan “AJ” Aino, of Morgantown, was discovered by a hunter in Garrett County, Md., on Friday morning, according to the Maryland State Police. The hunter […]
Council welcomes new police chief; Resident tells city to ‘recognize what’s happening’ with department
by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com WESTOVER — A new police chief was introduced and a resident spoke out against Westover City Council’s handling of police actions at this week’s meeting. On Monday, […]
Developer responds to misconduct suit
Denies allegations; pays money toward mechanic’s liens KINGWOOD — A North Carolina developer denies allegations made against it in a lawsuit and has deposited money so that mechanic’s liens in […]
Justice, Morrisey announce $101.35 million settlement in asphalt antitrust case
MORGANTOWN — A 2107 state antitrust suit against asphalt companies has yielded a $101.35 million settlement, Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday. It’s the largest antitrust […]
Preston man charged in multiple thefts
KINGWOOD — A Preston County man faces multiple theft charges. John Mathew Curtis, 31, with addresses in Masontown and Terra Alta on criminal complaints, is charged with September and October […]
Fire marshal still investigating fire at home of couple accused in 2019 Preston murder
KINGWOOD — A fire at the home of a couple accused of murdering their neighbor remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. On Oct. 19 a home at […]
