dbeard@dominionpost.com NOTE: This report has been updated to include discussion of a recent state audit. MORGANTOWN – The Preston County Public Service District No. 1 hopes to find 1,545 missing […]
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Writing the book on patriotism: Two heroes from here featured in Patterson book on battlefield sacrifice
MORGANTOWN – Jenny Secreto retired last year as an English teacher at Morgantown High School, but she’s still recommending books for people to read. One of them is “American Heroes,” […]
WVDOT sets public input sessions for transportation improvement program
The West Virginia Department of Transportation has developed a draft six-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) covering federal fiscal years 2027-2032. The STIP is a federally required document that provides […]
Second camera found in a restroom at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
MORGANTOWN — According to a WVU Hospitals Spokesperson, a report of a clogged toilet led to the discovery of another recording device in a non-public, staff restroom at J.W. Ruby […]
August site visit to determine immediate future of Emmett Drive
GRANVILLE — It looks as if Emmett Drive, the popular shortcut from University Town Centre Drive down to Monongahela Boulevard, will remain closed into early August at least. The road […]
U.S. Supreme Court upholds W.Va. transgender student-athlete prohibition
CHARLESTON – A majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said a West Virginia law prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for biological girls […]
BOPARC eyes July start for $1 million Jack Roberts Park playground
MORGANTOWN – There’s a new playground coming to BOPARC’s Jack Roberts Park. Technically, it’s already there. If you’ve traveled through the intersection of Leonard Street and Madigan Avenue in the […]
Sweltering heat, then rain, will factor in during the Fourth
MORGANTOWN – Hotter than a firecracker. Humid, too. That’s what’s crackling for the rest of the week going into Saturday’s Fourth of July holiday, Chris Leonardi of the National Weather […]
‘Freddie’s Reading Challenge’ aims for swift page-turning this summer in Fairmont State community
FAIRMONT – Samantha Godbey’s shelves in her office and at home are heaping with books. And, like most people who enjoy turning pages, the Fairmont State University administrator – she […]
Mon BOE weathers criticism — and comes up with a more sheltered solution for high school commencement next year
MORGANTOWN – Rain, rain, go away. Or … rain, rain, do what you want, anyway. You know: since the seniors of Morgantown High and University High’s Class of 2027 – […]
