Grants will help nonprofits feed, house, transport, test and more The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties awarded several grants through its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to assist […]
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Veteran’s 2nd novel looks at war ’s effect
Coming home from war can be rough, especially for Vietnam veterans. West Virginia author John Brown’s second book, “Augie’s World,” is dedicated to those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder […]
Teacher adapts physical fitness lessons during pandemic
More comfortable than a squishy pair of bedroom slippers. Just ask Mr. Shoe. “Mr. Shoe” is the nickname of Ben Schueler, who teaches physical education at Suncrest Elementary School, in […]
Halloween Haunts: Fairmont residents decorate homes for the holiday
FAIRMONT — Between wailing banshees, howling werewolves and mummy “wrap” music — well, it’s enough to wake the dead in Fairmont, as Halloween nears.Of course, that’s the object of the […]
Bishop dismisses Bransfield apology
Brennan finds it ‘self serving’ In a recent letter to the faithful Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Mark Brennan offered a blunt review of what he called “the Bransfield saga” and […]
Farmer ’s market benefits small businesses
STAR CITY — The Star City farmer’s market, a weekly event implemented to attract residents to Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Star City’s newly installed pavilion, has brought exposure to […]
Clay-Battelle coach tests positive
Clay-Battelle High School canceled a football game Friday night and launched a deep cleaning of the school and its athletic facilities, after a football coach tested positive for COVID-19. Monongalia County […]
Green Bag roundabout would affect farms
Opponents say businesses, family would suffer losses The cost of a roundabout at the Green Bag Road and Kingwood Pike intersection would be the land that supports two farms. The […]
DIY Mosaics
Have your own at-home craft fair with a few materials BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com This weekend, many of us are missing the annual Buckwheat Festival, with all the exhibits, rides, deep […]
CARES funds sought for Ramada project
Organizers behind the effort to turn the old Ramada Inn property on Scott Avenue into a hub for social services are looking at CARES Act funding to help jump start […]
