Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stephen Smith made a campaign swing through Morgantown recently and stopped at The Dominion Post office to talk about his run for office. The 40-year-old Charleston native […]
Local Government
Mon wants more radio coverage for public safety
The Monongalia County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association is looking to secure additional radio coverage for some of the more rural portions of the county. During its most recent regular session, the […]
Group to make stand for better roads
BRUCETON MILLS — “We’re going to fight to the end and see where it goes.” With that battle cry, Jeanie Walsh, of We Stand For Better Roads, talked about the […]
Lawmakers, teachers have breakfast together to discuss upcoming legislation
Inventory tax, PEIA and foster care were among the many topics discussed at the Monongalia County Education Association (MCEA) Legislative Breakfast Saturday morning. Educators met with local legislators to discuss […]
Manchin, Capito talk Iran attack
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released separate statements concerning the death of Qasem Soleimani. Manchin “Make no mistake, Qasem Soleimani was a […]
Preston County Commission elects president, decides meeting times, place
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners elected a new president Thursday and changed the time, day and place of their meetings for 2020. “Last year it was suggested that we rotate” commissioners […]
Hawkins to serve as president of Monongalia County Commission in 2020
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission took time to reflect on 2019 and look forward to the year ahead as it held its first meeting of 2020 on Thursday. As […]
Year in review: From courts to classes, Preston County sees changes in 2019
KINGWOOD — Preston County saw its share of changes in 2019, ranging from the courtroom to the classroom, from the checkout counter to the water faucet. Here, in no particular […]
Foundation calling for end of prayer affiliation
Commissioners see nothing wrong with yearly event KINGWOOD — The Freedom From Religion Foundation chastised the Preston Commission for what it calls the commission’s “organization and promotion” of the National […]
Year-in-Review: 2019’s top headlines for the City of Morgantown
In a year that saw a Morgantown City Council election and federal approval of the city’s long-desired runway extension project, it was the unveiling of an annexation plan and the […]
