Lou Birurakis was not always Lou Birurakis. In first grade, his teacher changed his name to Louis Berry, simply because she could not pronounce his birth name. “She said, ‘That’s […]
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MCC and stakeholders further discuss trash-to-energy technology
MORGANTOWN — What does the future of trash and recycling collection look like in Monongalia County? Could a trash-to-energy facility be an economically and environmentally viable option going forward? The […]
Man sentenced for robbing several gambling parlors
MORGANTOWN — A man who robbed several gambling establishments will spend at least seven-and-a-half years behind bars. Gary Guest, 31, previously pleaded guilty to three counts of first degree robbery, […]
MUSIC: Court sides with Marvin Gaye family in ‘Blurred Lines’ fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a copyright infringement verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over the 2013 hit song “Blurred Lines.” In a […]
Westover Council discusses adding vehicle to police fleet
For The Dominion Post WESTOVER — Chief of Police Richard Panico told city council he would like to buy a fully loaded vehicle to add to the police fleet. He […]
Mon Health interim COO stepping down
The Dominion Post Mon Health System announced on Wednesday that Mon Health Medical Center interim Chief Operating Officer Dottie Oakes has resigned. Oakes, who was named the hospital’s COO in […]
Ga. man charged for 2016 Becky’s Hot Spot robbery
KINGWOOD — A Georgia man has been charged with second-degree robbery in the 2016 robbery of Becky’s Hot Spot in Masontown. Timothy James “Jamie” Atwood, 28, was extradited from Hiram, […]
FILM: High Museum, other Atlanta spots featured in Black Panther
The blockbuster movie “Black Panther” depicts a fictional futuristic country in Africa called Wakanda. But fans might be surprised to learn that many location shoots for the film were done […]
Morgantown City Council fails to pass measure to change term limits
MORGANTOWN — The same 4-3 split that placed consideration of a special election regarding council term limits on Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council agenda has seemingly brought the issue to a […]
Former female Morgantown mayors recognized
MORGANTOWN — The five women who have served Morgantown as its mayor were honored at the start of Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council meeting. Susan Arnold and Brenda Shinkovich, representing the […]
