The Postcast

The Postcast

A recap of the weeks top stories from The Dominion Post, relayed by the journalists who covered them.

Episodes

August 20, 2021 3 mins
Welcome to the last episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode, we say goodbye, sort of. It has been a pleasure to bring you the news for the past year and a half, but The Postcast as a weekly show has come to an end. A different iteration of the show is in the works, so be on the lookout.

For now, enjoy The Dominion Post's other shows, and head over to dominionpos...
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode an early morning visit from the sheriff leaves a family with questions, and previews of the football season from Mountaineers to Mohigans.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Early morning visit by sheriff’s deputies raises questions:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/31/early-mo...
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July 30, 2021 27 mins
Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode the former Mylan plant begins to shutter, a football player transfers away but leaves unpaid rent, and how a Texas-Oklahoma exit from the BIG 12 will impact WVU athletics.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Remaining employees of former Mylan vow to keep activism going:
1. https://www...
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July 23, 2021 25 mins
Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a suspected vandal fails to appear in court, regional fairs return after the pandemic, a local runner prepares to cement his place in the history books and WVU football players have updated facilities to look forward to this fall.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Man accused of dam...
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July 16, 2021 22 mins
Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode Morgantown moves closer to long-awaited sharps containers downtown, city council selects a First Ward councilor, and COVID still looms over football this fall.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Health Right Sharps Containers Downtown:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/10/health...
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July 9, 2021 29 mins
Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a job fair for Mylan workers facing unemployment, Morgantown's newest millionaire, and a look at WVU football's recruitment efforts.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Job Fair for Mylan Workers:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/04/regional-community-job-fair-coming-to-morganto...
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July 2, 2021 34 mins
Welcome to the latest episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode Morgantown increases some utility rates, medical cannabis continues to drive debate, and the NCAA now allows college athletes to profit off their own name and likeness.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

MUB rate increases:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/06/29/morgantown-utilit...
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June 23, 2021 23 mins
Welcome to a slightly early episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a look at the looming layoffs from the Morgantown Mylan plant next month and the impact on workers, as well as the on local economy.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Mylan Plant Closure: https://www.dominionpost.com/tag/mylan/

Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
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June 18, 2021 23 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode firefighters remain at odds with Morgantown over holiday pay, and an update on goings on in Monongalia County, including pool improvements, medical cannabis regulations, and the Ramada Inn project.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Firefighter Holiday Pay Dispute:
1. https://www.domini...
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June 11, 2021 38 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a confrontation at a Westover city council meeting, the price of Doing it for Baby Dog goes up, and an update on the prep sports postseason and college football playoffs changes.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

Westover City Council Confrontation:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/...
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June 4, 2021 33 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode an incentive program hopes to get West Virginians to take the COVID-19 vaccine, and one last wave of activity in local sports as the prep postseason kicks off.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:

1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/06/01/justice-vaccine-incentive-lottery-to-begin-june-2...
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May 28, 2021 33 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode Morgantown's police union files a lawsuit against the city, a look at a series on sexual assault, and the local athletes making the leap to college sports next year.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Lawsuit filed to stop creation of Morgantown police review board
1. https://www.dominio...
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Welcome to a special episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode reporter Gabriella Brown takes a look at the state of the West Run watershed in Morgantown after years of impact from acid mine drainage and local land development.

Articles discussed in this episode: https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/05/23/ive-found-three-legged-frogs-out-there/

Music in this episode is...
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May 21, 2021 26 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode more Monongalia students get vaccinated, a look at the local track & field scene, and a preview of a story from our Sunday paper.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Mon middle-schoolers receive first COVID vaccine
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/05/19/we-all-have-to-do-this-mon-midd...
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May 14, 2021 30 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode firefighters resolve a pay issue with the city of Morgantown, the Black Bears get a hometown coach, and a fight downtown leaves an Uber driver injured & a community concerned.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Morgantown firefighters resolve pay dispute:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/...
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May 7, 2021 21 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode WVU students raise concerns about campus mental health resources, a look at WVU baseball, and local high schools stay alive in the state boys' basketball tournament.

https://teamwammer.com/

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
WVU students raise concerns about Carruth Center:
1. https://ww...
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April 30, 2021 32 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a look at the COVID-19 situation in Monongalia County schools, and a preview of local teams headed to the state basketball tournament.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Monongalia County schools COVID update:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/04/28/mom-and-social-worker-to-boe-lessen...
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April 23, 2021 30 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode a final look at Morgantown's city council election, a WVU spring football preview, and Morgantown's citizen's police review board sees a major change.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Morgantown City Council elections:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/04/17/four-write-in-candidates...
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April 16, 2021 36 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode the Eastern United States braces for cicadas, a look back at the origins of "Country Roads," and in our new sports segment we talk winter prep sports postseason preparations.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
Billions of Brood X cicadas:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/04/11/streng...
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April 9, 2021 42 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Postcast, the audio companion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown, WV.

In this episode WVU students feel burnt out without spring break, a review of the 2021 state legislative session, and a new, regular sports segment. This week: NCAA transfer troubles.

Stories discussed in this episode, in order mentioned:
WVU students feeling burnout:
1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/04/02/lack-of-spri...
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