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12/26/2025

The West Virginia University Board of Governors has put its support behind the creation of a for-profit limited liability company (LLC) with a goal of bringing WVU-developed rare earth element technologies to market.

As part of the consent agenda approved during the Dec. 19 meeting of the West Virginia University Board of Governors, the board provided its endorsement for the formation of Mission Critical Materials, LLC.

MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University Board of Governors has put its support behind the creation of a for-profit limited liability company (LLC) with a goal of […]

12/26/2025

“It seems as if there’s no shortage of ways that people want to try to mess with municipalities and the way they govern themselves,” Delegate John Williams, D-Monongalia, said during a recent sit-down with leadership from the city of Morgantown.

The city concurs.

In response, it’s asking its local representatives to advocate on behalf of municipalities when the West Virginia Legislature convenes for its 2026 session on Jan. 14.

MORGANTOWN – “It seems as if there’s no shortage of ways that people want to try to mess with municipalities and the way they govern themselves,” Delegate […]

12/25/2025

Santa came while I was snoozing! 🎅 I tried so hard to stay awake, but even dinosaurs need their beauty sleep. 💤 The tree looks so pretty all full of presents and I can’t stop smiling! I’m ready to tear into them like a T-Rex at snack time! 🎁
Best Christmas morning ever! 🦖
Merry Christmas friends!!

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from The Dominion Post!🎅

Please note: Our offices will be closed today and tomorrow for the holiday.

12/25/2025

Tonight is the big night! I have a plate of cookies ready for Santa and now I just need to pour a glass of milk so he has the perfect snack. 🍪🥛 I am so excited to see what Santa brings. Maybe something dino sized?
I have been practicing my best thank you roar just in case I catch him in the act. Until then I will be waiting by the tree and trying really hard not to eat all the cookies myself. 🦖 Wish me luck!

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12/24/2025

As Christmas Day approaches tomorrow, Morgantown and nearby areas shine bright with unique holiday lights and seasonal decorations. 🎄

View the full gallery here: https://www.dominionpost.com/2025/12/23/gallery-christmas-lights-are-seen-displayed-around-north-central-west-virginia/

Photo Story: Ron Rittenhouse/ The Dominion Post

12/23/2025

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.

🏀 Bella Miller, Senior, Preston High School
🏀 Glenn Brown, Senior, University High School

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

12/23/2025

Customers of Preston County Public Service District No. 1 will be seeing public notice of the rate increase proposed by state Public Service Commission staff. The PSC on Friday ordered PSD1 to publish the notice.

PSC has not approved the rate increase.

PSD1 serves about 1,540 customers in the Arthurdale area. Residential customers would see their monthly bill increase by 78 cents, based on the staff recommendation.

[email protected] MORGANTOWN – Customers of Preston County Public Service District No. 1 will be seeing public notice of the rate increase proposed by state Public Service Commission […]

12/23/2025

FirstEnergy sisters Mon Power and Potomac Edison on Monday filed notice with the Public Service Commission that they will be filing an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for their planned new combined cycle gas plant.

The notice is only three sentences long and points out that the application will include related rate recovery.

[email protected] MORGANTOWN – FirstEnergy sisters Mon Power and Potomac Edison on Monday filed notice with the Public Service Commission that they will be filing an application for […]

12/22/2025

Getting into medical school is making for more POMP and a lot less circumstance for Emma Christie and Olivia Lowther.

The two Fairmont State students are bound for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, by way of a portal to the med school’s Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program – or, POMP as it is known.

Fairmont State and the osteopathic school linked up in 2023 for the program, which offers a direct line to admission, so long as students meet all the academic requirements.

FAIRMONT – Getting into medical school is making for more POMP and a lot less circumstance for Emma Christie and Olivia Lowther. The two Fairmont State students […]

12/22/2025

We will be back on January 8th! Due to the upcoming Holidays, the Extra Medium Sports Podcast will be taking a two week break.

From the entire podcast team, we want to wish all of our amazing listeners a very Happy Holidays! We're super excited to be back with weekly episodes after the New Year! Stay warm and enjoy the time with loved ones. 🎙️

Catch up with previous episodes here: www.dominionpost.com/extramedium

12/19/2025

The chief judge for the Northern District of West Virginia has denied the joint motion seeking approval of a class action settlement between Anthony Rowand and the city of Morgantown regarding a since-repealed municipal panhandling ordinance.

In a ruling issued Wednesday, Judge Thomas Klee said the motion of the parties “glosses over” the critical first step of the court’s required analysis – whether class certification is appropriate in this particular case.

MORGANTOWN – The chief judge for the Northern District of West Virginia has denied the joint motion seeking approval of a class action settlement between Anthony Rowand […]