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Tag: MECCA 911
Smith hopeful new 911 tower online soon; no word on US Cellular service
MORGANTOWN — It was originally believed the replacement of a 911 communications tower on Catherine’s Knob, in Monongalia County’s western end, would be a four-to-five month project. […]
Live streaming program gives responders preview of emergencies
MORGANTOWN — They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In the age of social media, it seems nearly every event, incident, or altercation is being […]
Area sees some wrecks, despite lower-than-expected snow totals
MORGANTOWN — The weekend’s winter storm that had the possibility of leaving the area buried with up to a foot of snow took a more-mild turn in […]
Former MECCA 911 employee cites whistleblower law in lawsuit against county
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit filed this week in Monongalia County Circuit Court accuses MECCA 911 supervisors of bullying an openly gay employee and making racially insensitive and sexually […]
Bad weather caused several accidents early Wednesday morning
MORGANTOWN — Wednesday morning was a busy one for Monongalia County emergency services as they worked to assist motorists trying to navigate the icy roads. Monongalia Emergency […]
FEMA declaration, federal aid not coming in response to July 29 flooding
MORGANTOWN — The July 29 flooding that resulted in millions in damages to private and public property will not receive the necessary declaration from the Federal Emergency […]
Single Car Wreck Sends Six to Hospital
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Six people were taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 68 Wednesday morning. The five passengers and driver sustained injuries ranging from critical […]
Remnants of Ida bring less rain than expected
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County dodged a bullet in the form of serious flooding that could have happened when the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the area […]
Mon Commission reinstates masks, prepares emergency declaration
MORGANTOWN — If you’re headed to a county facility, bring a mask. The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reinstated its mandatory mask policy as COVID-19, now in […]
