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County asks judge to toss ‘panhandling’ lawsuit
36 minutes agoMORGANTOWN — An attorney representing the three Monongalia County Commissioners as well as the county’s former sheriff has asked a judge to throw out the lawsuit challenging […]
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Construction looms as Morgantown Ice Arena season ends Feb. 2
1 day agoMORGANTOWN — If you’re hoping to lace up the skates another time or two this winter, time is running short. The 46-year old Morgantown Ice Arena closes […]
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Ski patrol: Resorts see surge in visitor as fresh snows boost crowds
3 days agoBY CASSIDY ROARK CRoark@DominionPost.com As snow continues to fall across the region, ski resorts surrounding Morgantown are witnessing a boom in visitors, thanks to close to “perfect” […]
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Municipalities use ARPA dollars to address a variety of issues
3 days agoThe $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021 in response to the financial strain caused by COVID-19. Included […]
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BOPARC sets admission rates for new Marilla Pool complex
4 days agoMORGANTOWN — If you’re knee deep in snow, but your mind is poolside, set a reminder for Feb. 10. That’s the first day you can take advantage […]
Recent News
Sports
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Halfway home: What lies ahead for WVU in second half
January 14, 2025MORGANTOWN — Maybe it was former president Teddy Roosevelt who could best sum up the first half of the WVU men’s [...] -
Preston wrestling off to strong start in 2024-2025 season
January 14, 2025KINGWOOD – The Preston High School wrestling team is off to a fast start this season with a 9-2 record. Despite not [...] -
No. 2 Morgantown welcomes No. 1 Spring Mills in rematch of Quad-A basketball state championship
January 13, 2025MORGANTOWN – If there was any question about the most-anticipated game of the year in West Virginia boys basketball, look [...] -
Joseph Yesufu leads No. 21 WVU past Colorado, Mountaineers 2-0 on road in Big 12 play
January 12, 2025MORGANTOWN — There will come a time when the winter winds decide to quit blowing and the snow melts into the ground. If the [...] -
No. 22 West Virginia wrestling falls to No. 18 Pitt in Backyard Brawl dual
January 12, 2025MORGANTOWN – The No. 22 West Virginia University wrestling team fell to the No. 18 Pittsburgh Panthers as the Backyard [...] -
No. 17 WVU drops third consecutive game against Oklahoma State
January 11, 2025STILLWATER, Okla. — Stailee Heard scored 18 points and Oklahoma State made the clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 [...]
- No. 21 WVU won’t overlook Colorado in possible trap game
- Freshman Austin Hummel seals Senior Night victory for UHS wrestling over Bethel Park (Pa.)
- Hall impresses despite No. 22 WVU falling to No. 13 Iowa State in Big 12 home-opener
Cops and Courts
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Charges filed in December standoff at law firm
January 3, 2025DPNews@DominionPost.comMonongalia County Sheriff’s Department filed charges against the man involved in a December standoff at [...] -
Federal prison employees’ union seeks injunction against Bureau of Prisons plan for Morgantown, Hazelton prisons
December 6, 2024dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Federal Bureau of Prisons plan to deactivate FPC Morgantown and reassign its 150 [...] -
Federal Bureau of Prisons to deactivate FPC Morgantown
December 6, 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) notified Congress of its intent to suspend operations and [...] -
Preliminary results show remains are those of woman missing since May
December 5, 2024Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division announced Thursday that preliminary results in the identification of [...] -
Appalachian Prison Book Project December event will send books, holiday greetings to inmates
November 24, 2024MORGANTOWN – The Appalachian Prison Book Project will hold its third annual fundraiser/holiday-cheer event, Sponsor an [...] -
Human remains found on Little Indian Creek Road; sheriff investigating
November 20, 2024The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after receiving a report of human remains found Nov. 15 on [...]
- Police report provides details on John Raese DUI arrest
- Cheat Lake Marina files for temporary restraining order against Lake Lynn Generation to prevent lowering Cheat Lake level
- WVU reports campus crime down in key areas
Local Government
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Gov. Justice presents $2 million grant check for Fairmont State’s aviation program
January 2, 2025dbeard@dominionpost.com FAIRMONT – Fairmont State University’s aviation program got a $2 million boost on Thursday as [...] -
Area residents celebrate legacy of Jimmy Carter
December 31, 2024dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – As America and the world mourn the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, local [...] -
U.S. House Ethics Committee clears Alex Mooney in campaign funds misspending probe
December 30, 2024MORGANTOWN – The U.S. House Ethics Committee has closed its inquiry into alleged misspending of campaign funds by Rep. Alex [...] -
Hope Gas provides PSC with outline of its farm tap plan
December 18, 2024dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Hope Gas has spelled out to the Public Service Commission its farm tap plan – its plan [...] -
Hope Gas, PSC staff and CAD disagree on speed of Hope’s farm tap plan
December 17, 2024dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Hope Gas is at odds with Public Service Commission staff and the Consumer Advocate [...] -
PJM warns legislators of looming challenges: increasing power demand, decreasing supply
December 10, 2024dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – When you get up in the morning, you want to know your lights will come on and you can plug [...]
- Educators teach legislators about the destructive consequences of disruptive students
- Federal prison employees’ union seeks injunction against Bureau of Prisons plan for Morgantown, Hazelton prisons
- Federal Bureau of Prisons to deactivate FPC Morgantown
Opinion
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Just who is the king of D.C.’s bureaucracy?
November 4, 2024“That didn’t stop me,” President Biden declared after the Supreme Court blocked his $430 billion student loan write-off in [...] -
Granville sales tax proposal appears overboard
November 3, 2024A move by the town council in Granville to become a Home Rule city and add a 1% municipal sales tax is of real concern. If [...] -
Each and every day, remember what’s important
November 3, 2024“They have so little, and we have so much.”“They are so happy, and yet we are so sad.”Those observations come from one of [...] -
Getting out the vote important
November 3, 2024Leaders of both major political parties agree on one thing: The presidential election scheduled for Tuesday is among the most [...] -
Be mindful of youth during travels today
October 31, 2024Forget about decades-old urban myths about razor blades and poisons hidden in Halloween candy — the real dangers tonight are [...] -
Bureaucracy getting in the way in W.Va.
October 30, 2024When most West Virginians think about being on top of things and getting the job done, they aren’t thinking about paperwork. [...]
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