For those interested in running for mayor, recorder or council, now is the time to throw your hat in the ring. All but three Preston County municipalities are holding elections […]
Local Government
W.Va. AG warns consumers of stimulus check scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to beware of potential scams as they await stimulus checks. The federal government began direct deposits of the stimulus money […]
Regional jail fees weigh heavy on counties
By Will Dean and Kathy Plum Newsroom@DominionPost.com Counties in West Virginia are responsible for a lot of bills — including the cost of housing inmates from the county being held […]
Burlington, HomeGoods among stores coming to WestRidge Commons
MORGANTOWN — HomeGoods. Ross Dress for Less. Burlington. Shoe Carnival. PetSmart. According to information provided by WestRidge, all five national retailers are under lease and coming to WestRidge Commons in […]
Who is paying for rising jail costs?
Regional jail costs have risen. Read more about the cost to Mon and Preston counties and what officials think could ease the burden HERE By Will Dean and Kathy Plum […]
Workforce WV offers public an explanation
Unemployment claims have risen 3,500% since March by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com For some unemployed locals, getting the benefits they need to stay financially afloat during the pandemic has been more sink […]
BOE votes for blended learning
KINGWOOD — Preston County students will return to school Jan. 25 on a blended schedule in school two days a week, the board of education decided Friday. The board said […]
Doyle hangs up the hammer after 30 years with Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Save the best for last, they say. In Bobby Doyle’s case, the last of his 30 years working for Monongalia County may not have been the best, but […]
Paycheck Protection portal to reopen for lenders
Second round of PPP loans available The U.S. Small Business Administration said it will reopen the Paycheck Protection loan portal to eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets […]
Biden unveils stimulus package
$1.9 trillion plan includes speedier rollout of vaccine Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the […]
