The Dominion Post

10/10/2025

It’s Friday, and I found a car that’s just my size so I'm heading out a little early! 🚗💨 Time to kick off the weekend in style. 🦖

I’m thinking about checking out the farmers market for some fresh snacks… or maybe taking a scenic drive to look for fall leaves. 🍂

See you next week, office friends!

P.S.
Guess what? I made my very own Instagram account! 📸


It’s brand new, so I haven’t posted anything yet… but I’ve got lots of adventures coming your way, and I'll post my old ones too.
Give me a follow and stay tuned...this dino is about to learn digital!

10/10/2025

With Holland Avenue complete, save some additional paving and few punchlist items, the city of Westover is turning its attention to the second of two major sewer system upgrades – the replacement of its main lift station along Dunkard Avenue.

Casey Young, with Thrasher Engineering, told Westover City Council on Monday that preliminary excavation work on that project has begun.

WESTOVER — With Holland Avenue complete, save some additional paving and few punchlist items, the city of Westover is turning its attention to the second of two […]

10/09/2025

Get Moving Inc. hosts Mini Day of Play at Mylan Park Elementary.

Since 2014, Morgantown-based non-profit organization Get Moving Inc. has hosted the Day of Play and Mini Day of Play events.

On Monday afternoon, in collaboration with the Shack Neighborhood House after-school program, Get Moving hosted a Mini Day of Play at Mylan Park Elementary with an estimated 75 children in attendance and participating.

Read More: https://www.dominionpost.com/2025/10/07/get-moving-inc-hosts-mini-day-of-play-at-mylan-park-elementary/

Photo Credit: Benjamin Powell

10/09/2025

A company called Brandonville Solar has applied for a Public Service Commission siting certificate for a 100 megawatt solar project.

The project would sit on 1,154 acres between Glade Run and Big Sandy Creek, about one mile northwest of Brandonville, according to maps included with the company’s Monday PSC filing.

[email protected] MORGANTOWN – A company called Brandonville Solar has applied for a Public Service Commission siting certificate for a 100 megawatt solar project. The project would sit […]

10/09/2025

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Show us your unique perspective and help us create a beautiful calendar full of YOUR photos for 2026. 📅

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10/08/2025

An administrative law judge has given interim approval for one of three hope Gas rate-hike requests pending before the Public Service Commission.

This one is Hope’s 2025 Purchased Gas Application (PGA) case that accounts for Hope’s costs to buy the gas it distributes.

Hope proposed to have the new PGA rates take effect Nov. 1. The ALJ, in his Tuesday order, said the new rates “shall be effective for all service rendered on and after Nov. 1, 2025, or on a monthly basis for Hope’s billing cycle commencing with its December 2025 billings, at Hope’s election.”

[email protected] MORGANTOWN – An administrative law judge has given interim approval for one of three hope Gas rate-hike requests pending before the Public Service Commission. This one […]

10/08/2025

Civic pride starts at home.

That’s to say the level of engagement and connection a person fosters within their street, block and neighborhood goes a long way in determining how they feel about their city as a whole.

This is the central theme behind the Morgantown Mosaic Neighborhood Pride and Engagement Initiative – a civic pride program being explored by the city of Morgantown.

MORGANTOWN — Civic pride starts at home. That’s to say the level of engagement and connection a person fosters within their street, block and neighborhood goes a […]

10/07/2025

Each week, we spotlight two outstanding athletes from our community. From personal bests and game-changing moments to exemplary sportsmanship, we are proud to highlight their achievements.

🏈 Corey Coen, Junior, Clay-Battelle High School
🏐 Paige Brink, Senior, Morgantown High School

Thank you to Mercedes-Benz of Morgantown for sponsoring this Athlete of the Week.

10/07/2025

Construction of West Virginia’s second Dave & Buster’s location is underway in the WestRidge Business & Retail Park.

WestRidge President Ryan Lynch confirmed construction on the building began this week.

The multifaceted business is expected to be completed and open next fall.

MORGANTOWN — Construction of West Virginia’s second Dave & Buster’s location is underway in the WestRidge Business & Retail Park. WestRidge President Ryan Lynch confirmed construction on […]

10/07/2025

“We need to start seeing some results,” Morgantown City Councilor Mark Downs said during council’s recent committee of the whole session.

Downs’ comments came in response to a report provided by Rickie Yeager, the city’s director of development services, who updated the body on progress made following the August 2024 council directive to initiate a study on the availability of affordable housing in Morgantown and provide recommendations for policies to preserve and increase housing options.

MORGANTOWN — “We need to start seeing some results,” Morgantown City Councilor Mark Downs said during council’s recent committee of the whole session. Downs’ comments came in […]

10/06/2025

Where history meets hospitality: White Oak 1838 welcomes weddings to Morgantown

A piece of 19th-century craftsmanship has found new life in the heart of Morgantown. On Wednesday afternoon, community members gathered at 560 Tyrone Road for the ribbon cutting of White Oak 1838, a newly opened wedding and event venue overlooking the city. The ceremony was hosted in partnership with the Morgantown Area Partnership and welcomed by local residents eager to tour the historic space.

Read More: https://www.dominionpost.com/2025/10/03/where-history-meets-hospitality-white-oak-1838-welcomes-weddings-to-morgantown/

Story By: Benjamin Powell/ The Dominion Post