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DOH to consider northern route for Corridor H

THOMAS —Concerned citizens say they are encouraged by news that the West Virginia Division of Highways will consider a northern route for Corridor H from Parsons to Davis — avoiding splitting the towns of Thomas and Davis and impacting the Blackwater Canyon area. The Go North Corridor ...

Highway patrol: Drive sober or get pulled over

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is conducting a high-visibility enforcement mobilization beginning now through New Year’s Day as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving in West Virginia. The GHSP is partnering with the U.S. ...

DOT hired 638 in 2021

Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Hundreds of transportation workers were hired in 2021 because of aggressive recruiting by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Since Jan. 1, the WVDOT has hired 638 new employees. To accomplish this, the WVDOT participated in 35 job ...

Flooding returns

MASONTOWN — Burke Road in Masontown continues to be an issue for the residents and  businesses  located on it. The road is a shortcut  from W.Va. 7 to the Kingwood Pike. Following the recent rainstorms, the road was once again flooded and potholes are coming ...

MPD to begin Click It or Ticket program on Friday

Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Morgantown Police Department is conducting high-visibility seat belt enforcement as part of the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click It or Ticket campaign. This enforcement effort will run Friday through Aug. 22. Additional officers will ...