KINGWOOD — A request for $1,000 to repair the Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1939 wall in Rowlesburg was moved to the Aug. 14 meeting to give commissioners time to consider […]
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Preston commission hears reports of jail transport, accessibility issues
KINGWOOD — Due to budgetary and staffing concerns, Sheriff Jim Fields told Preston County Commissioners that effectively immediately the Preston County Sheriff’s Office will no longer transport arrests to the […]
Short story by Preston County resident wins award
KINGWOOD — A short story titled, “2036” by Kingwood resident Lynn Housner recently won an award in the history category in the Next Generation Short Story Awards. The awards program is […]
Kingwood Council discusses plans for Civic Center celebration
KINGWOOD — Mark your calendar for Oct. 5 — the 45th anniversary of the dedication of the Craig Civic Center. Plans are being made for an open house celebration. The […]
Preston BOE debates putting levy on November ballot
Members of the Preston County Board of Education voted 3-1 to place the excess levy on the General Election ballot in November. The levy was defeated during the May Primary […]
Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase had over 250 exhibitors this year from all over the East Coast
The third annual Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase (AYLS), a four-species jackpot show, had an estimated 250 exhibitors this year — all showing off their pigs, goats, lambs and cattle. The […]
Preston County Board of Health approved Kendra Barker as chairperson
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Health unanimously approved Kendra Barker as chairperson after she was chosen to replace Jim Fields who was recently appointed to fill Sheriff Paul […]
Preston County History Day has free tours of eight historical sites
KINGWOOD — Are you a history fan? Do you like visiting historical sites and museums? If so, you might want to check out Preston County History Day this Sunday […]
Commission to vote on funding for Mountaineer Area Rescue Group
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will vote next week about whether to provide $1,200 to the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG). The group wants the money in order to […]
Kingwood City Council discusses infrastructure and code enforcement
KINGWOOD — Dilapidated buildings, sidewalks, code enforcement and the CVB annual report were topics of discussion at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kingwood City Council. Mayor Jean Guillot said the […]
