West Virginians who hear about the practice of human trafficking might think of it as something that only occurs in foreign countries. Or maybe larger states, such […]
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Postcast 60 – February 26, 2021
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Monongalia County’s COVID-19 vaccine doses to be temporarily halved
MORGANTOWN — Fundamentally unfair, counterintuitive and counterproductive. That is how the Monongalia County Commission described a state decision to temporarily reduce by half the number of COVID-19 […]
Senate to vote Tuesday on county health department bill opposed by counties and health departments
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday will have up for passage a bill to give counties and cities final say in local health board rules. Senate […]
MCHD price gouging concerns passed on to state insurance commissioner
MORGANTOWN — In November, Monongalia County Health Officer Lee Smith said he believed the health department’s insurance provider was using COVID-19 as an excuse to engage in […]
Give Kids a Smile
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Mikhail Conrad’s first visit to the dentist took place after he had just spent time at a hospital, said his mother Tina, so he was not […]
Health Dept. makes vital upgrades
What a difference a year makes. Last January, just ahead of the 2020 state legislative session, Monongalia County Health Department implored our state legislators not to weaken […]
MCHD schedules vaccines for locals
Appointments are based on personal risk level, availability As I write this on Friday, the voice of retired Major Gen. James Hoyer emanates from the radio as […]
County administers initial 100 doses of Moderna vaccine to residents 80 and up
MORGANTOWN — Charlene Marshall has never been one to shy away from going first. Marshall, who served as the mayor of Morgantown from 1991-’98, was the first […]
MCHD answers vaccine questions
Welcome to 2021. It’s great to turn the page on what has undoubtedly been the most challenging year for many people. While we don’t know exactly what […]
