dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Public Service Commission has set a public comment hearing for the Mon Power/Potomac Edison plan to build a combined cycle gas plant at their Fort Martin […]
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Preston High School announces student dies in wreck
DPNews@DominionPost.com Preston County Schools posted on Facebook on Sunday afternoon to announce the death of a high school student over the weekend.It reads:“Message to the Preston High School Community: We […]
Honoring Gene Vance Jr. on his day: His friends didn’t know their low-key pal handled high-risk missions for the military
MORGANTOWN – It was a sunny May Saturday in Morgantown, 24 years ago, when a group of Gene Vance Jr.’s friends gathered at Whitetail Cycle & Fitness to talk about […]
As fuel prices spike, propane continues to deliver for Mountain Line
MORGANTOWN – The Mountain Line Transit Authority has five buses running on propane. They’re looking better by the day to CEO Maria Smith. It’s not hard to figure out why. […]
Graduates take the stage as WVU commencement weekend begins
MORGANTOWN — Thousands of graduates crossed the stage Friday as West Virginia University opened its May 2026 Commencement ceremonies inside the WVU Hope Coliseum, celebrating the achievements of students from […]
Former WVU professor indicted for felony drug crimes involving students
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County grand jury has indicted a former West Virginia University professor for two felony drug crimes allegedly involving students. According to the indictment filed Friday, Jeanette […]
Morgantown pair sentenced for roles in drug trafficking operation
DPNews@DominionPost.com CLARKSBURG – Two West Virginia residents have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine in north-central West […]
Morgan resigns from Mon BOE
MORGANTOWN – Christina Fattore Morgan, the Monongalia County Board of Education member who pushed for transparency between the district and parents, resigned her position Wednesday night. Her announcement came at […]
Caring, and deep-cleaning, too: United Way of Mon and Preston Counties’ Day of Caring
MORGANTOWN – Jesse Vermette was amazed at the accelerated pace. “This would have taken us months to do,” said Vermette, who is an events coordinator at Christian Help, the altruistic […]
Contingency fund still a hot issue between commission, fire association
MORGANTOWN – It’s been a sticking point from the start. In October 2024, the Monongalia County Commission formalized the distribution method through which it would disperse state funds coming in […]
