New storage garage, road renaming among improvements KINGWOOD — The Preston County Office of Emergency Management gave an update to commission members Tuesday. Preston Emergency Management/911 Assistant Director Justin Wolfe […]
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PCEDA director applies for new broadband grant
Surveys available for area residents’ feedback on speed KINGWOOD — A USDA Community Connect Broadband (CCB) Grant could bring Internet service to several areas of Preston County. Roberta Baylor, executive […]
Woodburn School Commission: Time to consider the future of this property
MORGANTOWN — What does the future hold for the former Woodburn School property? Chris Haddox, chair of the Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission, said the commission feels it’s time to once […]
Capito to respect certified election results, says Biden and Harris should begin receiving briefing
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Monday released a statement regarding the 2020 presidential election results: “Like the overwhelming majority of West Virginians, I voted to re-elect […]
University Avenue project gets nod from Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals
MORGANTOWN — It looks as if big changes are in the works for the vacant lot between Sheetz and Bartlett House, in the 1000 Block of University Avenue. The Morgantown […]
Morgantown Ice Arena to remain in operation following latest executive order
MORGANTOWN — One executive order. Five hundred questions. Likely an exaggeration, but also a pretty accurate description of the days leading up to Thursday’s special meeting of the Board of […]
Preston Commission agrees to pay deputies for unused vacation and comp days
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners agreed Thursday to a buy out and/or trade off of comp and vacation days sheriff’s deputies would lose Dec. 31 because they didn’t use them. […]
Commission approves proposal for new communications tower
The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a $561,655.50 proposal from Premier Construction Group for the purchase and construction of a new communications tower. The 340-foot freestanding tower will replace […]
Council, commission approve agreement to begin Woodburn overhaul project
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Mayor Ron Dulaney said the plan involving the Monongalia County Development Authority, WVU, Monongalia County and the city of Morgantown to overhaul at least 9.5 contiguous acres […]
Kingwood Water customers face possible rate hike
KINGWOOD -— Kingwood water customers could be facing a 10 1/2% increase in their bills. Clerk Amy DeBerry said due to computer issues documents concerning the proposed increase will not […]
