NEWBURG — Preston County has a unique food pantry called Up With Newburg that is unlike the other county food pantries. This one delivers food to its clients and […]
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Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt died […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff; Friends remember former Sheriff Paul ‘Moe’ Pritt, who died this week
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt passed […]
New sewer update draws questions from the community
KINGWOOD — Eight residents of the Cherry Ridge community showed up at a special meeting of the Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board meeting Monday, saying they were not told the city […]
Gun auction brings in over $18,000 for the Sheriff’s Department
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department received a $18,822 check this week for guns recently sold by the West Virginia State Treasurers Office. The check was the biggest in […]
Commission tables new HVAC system for KAMP Ambulance
KINGWOOD — No decision was made on a request by KAMP Ambulance for help to pay for a new HVAC unit. In 2021, KAMP Ambulance added a second station located […]
Police and Peers to help with drug problem
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members are giving the Police and Peers program a try. Tonya Helmick, a member of the program who was at the Tuesday evening meeting, will […]
Police and Peers to help with drug problem
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members are giving the Police and Peers program a try. Tonya Helmick, a member of the program who was at the Tuesday evening meeting, will […]
PHS theater to undergo renovations, students recognized for academic honors
KINGWOOD — The eclipse provided both fun and a learning opportunity for some Preston County students, according to Superintendent of Schools Brad Martin. Martin said parents were provided information about […]
KAMP Ambulance shares heating woes with commission
KINGWOOD — A discussion about a training facility for fire departments and an emergency funding request by KAMP Ambulance for its south station were the two main topics of discussion […]





