NEWBURG — A proposal to provide a permanent water source for four families whose wells were compromised by mine seepage falls short of what the families want. Newburg officials are […]
Author: Jeniffer Graham/ The Dominion Post
Preston drug court, litter control programs partner for clean-up along Dogtown Road
KINGWOOD — Cleaning up litter along Preston County roads is a never-ending process. Recently a three-mile stretch of Dogtown Road yielded 70 large bags of litter. The cleanup effort, on […]
Newburg begins construction on water lines for Independence after 12 years
NEWBURG — Twelve years after talks began to extend a water line from Newburg to the former Independence School, construction has begun. Newburg has worked toward providing water to the […]
Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots, must be returned by June 8 or postmarked by June 9
KINGWOOD — Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots and the county clerk has received 3,389 back. Wednesday is the last day the Preston County Clerk’s office will be accepting […]
Preston County Commissioners deny request for exception to hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners denied a request for an exception to its hiring freeze. The request to hire the employee was made by Preston County Assessor Connie Ervin. Ervin […]
Health director warns that COVID numbers could rise
KINGWOOD — COVID-19 cases could increase within two weeks due to the opening of more businesses and the holiday weekend. “It’s too early to tell what we will see until […]
Man, daughter die in 4-wheeler crash
MASONTOWN — A Masontown man and his daughter were killed Saturday evening when their 4-wheeler went over an embankment on Bull Run Road. Preston County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Paul Moe […]
Farmers market may open in June
Extension agent details changes due to pandemic KINGWOOD— The Preston County Farmers Market could be open as early as June 20. Preston County West Virginia University Extension Service Agent William […]
Underpass Issues
Virus hampers DOH flooding project timeline TUNNELTON — The coronavirus pandemic has not helped the state or Preston County resolve flooding and other problems at the CSX underpass in Tunnelton. […]
Reedsville Town Hall to open to the public Tuesday
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Town Hall will be open to the public beginning Tuesday. That was announced at this week’s council meeting. Mayor Jason Titus said for the first week, business […]
