Lawsuit settled out of court; allegations remain ‘wholly denied’ KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood paid out a total of $15,000 to two former officers who sued the town. The […]
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Former employee sues county commission
Worker claims to have not received all benefits from injury A former county employee filed suit against the Monongalia County Commission and County Administrator Rennetta McClure, claiming he is owed […]
Three face drug charges after search warrant is served in Terra Alta
KINGWOOD — Three people have been charged by state police in connection with alleged drug sales in Terra Alta. According to criminal complaints by Cpl. J.T. Wood, he received a […]
Building owner sues contractor over alleged damage to downtown Kingwood building
KINGWOOD — A lawsuit has been filed over the 2019 demolition of a downtown Kingwood building, alleging the adjacent building was damaged. Joseph F. John II, of Greensboro, Pa., filed […]
Former pharmacist sentenced for forgery
A former area pharmacist serving time in federal prison will serve a separate sentence for forging his wife’s name to take out a bank loan. Judge Phillip Gaujot sentenced Scott […]
Terra Alta mayor charged with falsifying document
KINGWOOD — Preston Prosecutor Melvin C. Snyder III has charged Terra Alta Mayor Robert DeLauder with falsifying his request for a public defender. DeLauder is charged with false swearing and […]
Residents voice concerns after suit over civil rights violations
By Gabriella Brown Newsroom@DominionPost.com WESTOVER — Lynda Marlin said as a resident of Westover, she feels unprotected. Marlin was one of several city residents who voiced concerns during Westover City […]
Tunnelton man accused of sexual assault
KINGWOOD — A 22-year-old Tunnelton man is in jail on charges he allegedly filmed a sexual act with a 15-year-old. Tyler Bryon Hillery was in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail […]
Former employee sues WVU Research Corp.
The West Virginia Research Corp. is being sued by a former employee who alleges she faced discrimination before being fired. Bruce P. Sparks, director of technology transfer, and WVU are […]
Area man pleads to hiding fugitive
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CLARKSBURG — Paul Chibuzo, of Morgantown, admitted to charges related to hiding a fugitive, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Chibuzo, 24, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of harboring […]
