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Commission seeks plan for comprehensive county-wide broadband
MORGANTOWN — The goal is pretty straightforward — adequate broadband access for every resident of Monongalia County. Now, how do you make it happen? That question will […]
Virtual therapy may be staying
WVU Today Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, a lot of things will go back to normal. We’ll stop wearing masks. We’ll crowd into restaurants. We’ll walk […]
The push to get Mon County connected to broadband is on
The push is on for Monongalia County to lead West Virginia’s charge toward broadband connectivity. Now, Commission President Ed Hawkins said, the state needs to lend a […]
Comcast to start an overage fee
Beginning Jan. 1, Comcast will be rolling out a new data plan that will charge for overage that 95% of its Xfinity customers nationwide never reach. To […]
AG Morrisey, Tractor Supply announce WiFi service at stores
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey teamed with Tractor Supply Co. Thursday to announce a free WiFi initiative at Tractor Supply stores across the state. Tractor Supply […]
Gov. Justice announces broadband expansion
Initiative totals nearly $1 billion, funded from three sources MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and some Republican state legislators gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon to […]
Ready to Roll – Remotely
Buses provide Wi-Fi across county, state Newsroom@DominionPost.com Fifteen buses from Mon Schools are parked in locations across the county, bringing Wi-Fi to students where service is typically spotty. […]
Commission asks for public’s patience
Monongalia County is in the red. COVID-19 numbers continue to climb. Schools have gone online and sports, outside of WVU, have been sidelined. People are frustrated. In […]
Schools equip buses with Wi-Fi technology
Even before the pandemic, the idea of digital connectivity on the western end of Monongalia County was a lot like that quote from the old “Forrest Gump” […]