MORGANTOWN – It’s become a bit of a go-to statistic for state Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. For every 100 people who visit West Virginia, 87 will return. She never tires […]
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Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium explores AMD technology, regulation
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Coal industry experts, researchers, regulators and policymakers have assembled at the event center at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place for the 2026 West Virginia Mine Drainage Task […]
Morgantown America250 mural highlights city’s past, notable figures
MORGANTOWN – The Italian immigrant who helped build Morgantown brick by brick. The missionary activist behind The Shack who brought hope to West Virginia’s northern coalfields. The Trinidad-born musician and […]
‘All-In’ foster care summit is Wednesday
MORGANTOWN – Around 6,000 children and teens are currently in foster care in West Virginia. With the Mountain State’s population of 1.7 million, that’s one of the highest per-capita rates […]
Fairmont State’s Class of 2026 to get its diplomas
FAIRMONT – A new cast of Falcons will soon be leaving the nest in Fairmont. Spring Commencement for Fairmont State University’s Class of 2026 will be Saturday in the Feaster […]
First four days of early voting draw 1,260
Through the first four days of early voting, 1,260 Monongalia County residents made it to the polls. The daily totals through Saturday provided by Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney were: […]
Lack issues challenge to strengthen local journalism’s future
MORGANTOWN — Veteran media executive Andy Lack delivered a message of urgency and opportunity Wednesday at West Virginia University, urging students to embrace the responsibility of rebuilding local journalism. Speaking […]
Money talks: City welcomes public to weigh in on fiscal sustainability
MORGANTOWN – The feedback was not unexpected. In March, Morgantown City Council broached the topic of a potential increase to its $3 Safe Streets & Safe Community Fee – commonly […]
‘Pushing the panic button’: County jail cost projections $1 million over budget
MORGANTOWN – “We’re pushing the panic button,” Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said. “We have to get a handle on this.” The comments came in response to recent projections indicating […]
Key of Love: Renowned musician Peter Wilson donates family’s piano to alma mater
MORGANTOWN – Hearing a few snippets of Bach’s “Prelude in C” on a 1927 Mason & Hamlin baby grand piano was as sublime as could be, for a Friday afternoon […]
