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Make-A-Wish hosts Waffles & Wishes fundraiser, surprises boy with trip to Universal

Ron Rittenhouse/The Dominion Post photosAt the Waffles & Wishes breakfast for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jayden Poyser, second from left, gets his wish to go to Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. From left, Katherine Poyser, Jayden, Craig Poyser and Jaecea Poyser receive the news from Jayden's favorite creature. Making the announcement is Jackie Auten, regional manager for Make-A-Wish. “Who doesn’t love waffles?” poses Jackie Auten, when asked why Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia started Thursday morning with a breakfast-themed gathering at ...

Officers discuss responsibilities and challenges

KINGWOOD — What are the duties of a law enforcement officer? According to Preston County Sheriff Dan Loughrie, officers are responsible for the tax office, civil process, home confinement, law enforcement and court security/transport. “A lot of people believe we sit along the road and wait for speeders,” Chief Deputy P.A. “Moe” Pritt said. “They see us as ticket-writers, but we do far more than that.” He said the department answers 75 to 150 calls to service in a 24-hour period. A call to service may or may not include sensitive calls, as well as emergency and ...

MPD increases presence in school zones

It’s that time of year, when driving in Morgantown becomes a lot more hazardous, time-consuming and frustrating, but there’s no excuse to break traffic laws just because you’re in a hurry, according to local law enforcement. “Give yourself at least 30 extra minutes at a minimum as you’re moving through (town),” Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said. “There’s going to be a lot of new people in town that don’t know where they’re going.” WVU begins classes on Wednesday and this weekend students are moving in. Monongalia County Schools begin classes Tuesday. ...

Fair-goers beat the rain Wednesday night to enjoy the third day of the Mon County Fair. The fair runs until 11 p.m. Saturday. Highlighted events of the fair are the axe throwing exhibits, quilt shows, racing pigs, demolition derby and car show.   People on the Zero Gravity ride during ...

‘No major changes’ to Sabraton Sheetz according to company spokesman

The Sheetz convenience store at 1901 Earl L. Core Road in Sabraton is slated to re-open Sept. 13, after being closed since early July for a nearly three-month overhaul. But don’t expect any significant changes when it does re-open, a company spokesman said. “Sheetz regularly rebuilds its store locations in order to provide the best customer service and to help our employees best deliver on their menu offers,” said Nicholas Ruffner, public relations manager for the Altoona, Pa.-based convenience store chain. The Sabraton Sheetz opened for business in September 2003 and is ...

GMCVB adds Taylor County to coverage area

The Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, the tourism marketing arm of Monongalia and Preston counties, will soon be adding Taylor County to its coverage area. The move came at the request of Taylor County Commission and the city of Grafton, the county seat, said Susan Riddle, president and chief executive officer of the GMCVB. “We are better together,” said Riddle, adding the GMCVB board approved the expansion into Taylor County. The move is expected to be completed by fall, she said. By adding Taylor County, the home of Tygart State Park and the birthplace of ...