KINGWOOD — Not everyone in Preston County is onboard with COVID-19 restrictions, saying being required to follow them violates their rights. But, said a West Virginia University law professor, there […]
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Reedsville Council considers adding employee sick days
REEDSVILLE — A motion to hold employee evaluations on the anniversary of their hiring passed unanimously in Reedsville Council. The vote led to a discussion about changes in benefits and […]
Paul ‘Moe’ Pritt wins Republican nominee for sheriff of Preston County
KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, candidates for Preston sheriff took time Wednesday to thank their supporters. Three Republicans and one Democrat vied for […]
Reedsville council debates revising litter ordinance
REEDSVILLE – A continuing battle about litter, trash and useful property dominated the Monday Reedsville council meeting. For more than a month, council has debated whether items on a porch […]
Preston County Animal Shelter open to public, with some changes to service
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Animal Shelter is open to the public but with some changes due to COVID-19. Shelter secretary Samantha Hostutler said individuals interested in visiting the shelter […]
Rowlesburg grocery store gets new owners
ROWLESBURG — Rowlesburg’s only grocery store has a new name and new owners. The store was purchased last Monday by two county residents, Bruce Stone and Shawn Wood. Stone said […]
Terra Alta allowed to hire two new officers
Terra Alta — A $185,050 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) grant will allow Terra Alta to hire two full- time police officers.The grant is through the DOJ Office of Community […]
Preston County is one step closer to having a glass recycling program
KINGWOOD — Preston County is one step closer to glass recycling. Members of the Preston County Solid Waste Board voted Wednesday to submit an application for a West Virginia Department […]
Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board discusses sewer lines, grinder pumps, and storm water
KINGWOOD — Sewer lines, grinder pumps and storm water were discussed at this week’s meeting of the Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board. Mayor Jean Guillot, who chairs the board, said gray […]
Unpaid sewer bills in Kingwood reach $30k since COVID-19 policies stopped service termination in March
Sewer bills in Kingwood have reached a total of $30,149 since March. Amy DeBerry, water clerk, said the current amount in overdue bills for 90 days is $19,000. She said […]
