KINGWOOD — Bill and Lacinda Wiles said they wanted to do something for their community. They decided to start a business. “I lost my job after 20 years,” Bill Wiles […]
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Preston County Commission denied Solid Waste Management Board Grant for new glass recycling center
KINGWOOD — A Solid Waste Management Board Grant request was not approved for this year, according to Don Smith. Smith represents the Preston County Commission on the board. Money from […]
Wife testifies husband strangled her at sentencing
KINGWOOD — Joshua Luther Thrasher was sentenced to two years in jail Monday. Under a plea agreement, Thrasher pleaded to two misdemeanor charges of domestic battery. Three other charges against […]
Hot wheels, sunny skies: Car show fills lot at Buckwheat Festival
KINGWOOD — The parking lot in front of the Kingwood Civic Center was packed Sunday with antique cars, Rat Rods and trucks filling almost every space. Terry Donk, chairman of […]
Buckwheat Festival draws people back home
KINGWOOD — Deanna Schwilke and Norma Jean Rosenau traveled more than a few miles for the Buckwheat Festival. Schwilke is from Wenatchee, Wash., and Rosenau is from New Jersey. Schwilke […]
Buckwheat Festival kicks off with Fireman’s Parade
KINGWOOD — Despite the fall chill in the air, people lined the streets to watch this years Fireman’s Parade. Benches, chairs, strollers for the children and folded blankets for two […]
Kingwood man denied acquittal, new trial
KINGWOOD — Motions for an acquittal and a new trial were denied for a Kingwood man Tuesday. George Elmer Dumire was indicted by the March Grand Jury for delivery of […]
Reedsville fills vacant council seat
REEDSVILLE – Council has named Gregg Burke to replace council member James Wagner. Wagner, who served the town of Reedsville for 26 years, retired this month and is moving to […]
Preston man says he sold drugs to pay taxes
Makes plea for 4 years probation KINGWOOD – A man who told police he was selling drugs so he could pay his taxes was placed on four years probation for […]
Three past Queen Ceres tend to former mentor’s garden
KINGWOOD — Bill and Mildred Lindley have been involved with the Preston County Buckwheat Festival since 1966. Earlier this year, Mildred died of cancer. She was a master gardener and […]
