Episodes

  • Postcast 84 - August 20, 2021 Farewell

    Postcast 84 - August 20, 2021 Farewell
    Aug 20 2021
    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 dominionpost.com for all your local news needs.

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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    3 mins
  • Postcast 83 - August 6, 2021

    Postcast 83 - August 6, 2021
    Aug 6 2021
    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-morning-visit-by-sheriffs-deputies-raises-questions/

    Morgantown has big numbers to open fall camp, Mohigans look to replace leaders from offense and defense:
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/08/02/morgantown-has-big-numbers-to-open-fall-camp-mohigans-look-to-replace-leaders-from-offense-and-defense/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Newsflash 2 by Sascha Ende®
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/160-newsflash-2
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    30 mins
  • Postcast 82 - July 30, 2021

    Postcast 82 - July 30, 2021
    Jul 30 2021
    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.dominionpost.com/2021/07/28/we-arent-going-anywhere-remaining-employees-of-former-mylan-vow-to-keep-activism-going-after-saturday-closure/
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/27/theyre-pulling-the-pin-on-the-place-mylan-move-out-begins/

    Former WVU star safety Tykee Smith sued by Dark Knight LLC over $7,941 in rent, fees:
    3. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/27/former-wvu-star-safety-tykee-smith-sued-by-dark-knight-llc-owners-of-chateau-royale-over-7941-in-rent-fees/

    Josh Edwards has sights set on becoming the state’s best ever:
    4. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/17/a-run-for-history-university-high-distance-runner-josh-edwards-has-sights-set-on-becoming-the-states-best-ever/

    Don’t look now, but conference realignment is about to shake up the college sports landscape:
    4. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/22/column-dont-look-now-but-conference-realignment-is-about-to-shake-up-the-college-sports-landscape-yet-again/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Newsflash 2 by Sascha Ende®
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/160-newsflash-2
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    28 mins
  • Postcast 81 - July 23, 2021

    Postcast 81 - July 23, 2021
    Jul 23 2021
    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 damaging Westover cruisers skips court:
    1. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/16/man-accused-of-damaging-westover-cruisers-skips-court/

    Paw Paw fair returns after COVID forced hiatus:
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/19/paw-paw-fair-returns-after-covid-forced-hiatus/

    Josh Edwards has sights set on becoming the state’s best ever:
    3. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/17/a-run-for-history-university-high-distance-runner-josh-edwards-has-sights-set-on-becoming-the-states-best-ever/

    WVU coach Neal Brown gives tour of upgraded football facilities at Puskar Center:
    4. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/20/wvu-coach-neal-brown-gives-tour-of-upgraded-football-facilities-at-puskar-center/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Newsflash 2 by Sascha Ende®
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/160-newsflash-2
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    26 mins
  • Postcast 80 - July 16, 2021

    Postcast 80 - July 16, 2021
    Jul 16 2021
    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-right-hopeful-public-sharps-containers-will-be-up-soon/

    Morgantown City Council First Ward appointment:
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/06/new-council-taps-selin-as-mayor-will-appoint-a-1st-ward-representative/

    COVID and the 2021 football season:
    3. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/14/big-12-commissioner-delivers-state-of-the-conference-address-talks-covid-19-protocols-for-2021-season/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Newsflash 2 by Sascha Ende®
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/160-newsflash-2
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    23 mins
  • Postcast 79 - July 9, 2021

    Postcast 79 - July 9, 2021
    Jul 9 2021
    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-morgantown-area/

    Local Vaccination Sweepstakes Winners:
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/06/30/of-big-bucks-and-babydog-jim-justice-award-1m-vaccine-sweepstakes-prize-in-morgantown/

    WVU's football recruitment successes:
    3. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/05/column-who-could-be-wvus-breakout-stars-in-2021/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Newsflash 2 by Sascha Ende®
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/160-newsflash-2
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    30 mins
  • Postcast 78 - July 2, 2021

    Postcast 78 - July 2, 2021
    Jul 2 2021
    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-utility-board-approves-rate-increases-due-to-inflation-viatris-closure/

    Medical Marijuana:
    2. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/06/30/mon-commission-adopts-order-tied-to-disapproval-of-medical-cannabis-law/
    3. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/06/26/physicians-concerned-with-states-medical-cannabis-law/

    NCAA athlete income rule change:
    4. https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/07/01/wvu-football-program-attempting-to-embrace-nil-ruling/

    Music in this episode is from https://filmmusic.io
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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    34 mins
  • Postcast 77 - June 23, 2021

    Postcast 77 - June 23, 2021
    Jun 23 2021
    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
    "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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    24 mins