KINGWOOD — Rain and road repair on Tunnelton Street didn’t discourage e-recyclers Saturday. Cars lined up by 7:30 a.m., and by 8 a.m., county residents lined East Price Street, waiting […]
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Morgantown man sentenced to 4-10 years for malicious assault
KINGWOOD — A Morgantown man has been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison for malicious assault. Gilbert Bruce Bueno, 34, was indicted by the January Preston County Grand […]
Preston Health Department joins Hep C research group
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department (PCHD) has joined a focus Hep C project. According to Board of Health Director V.J. Davis, a grant from Gilead, a research company […]
Independence water project progresses in Preston County
NEWBURG – All but two rights-of-way signatures have been obtained for the Independence water project, according to Newburg Mayor Edgar Fortney. Fortney told council Tuesday that he sent a copy […]
Kingwood businesses ready for Buckwheat Festival
KINGWOOD – With the Buckwheat Festival looming nearer, down town Kingwood businesses are preparing for the crowds and the increased business. The 78th Preston County Buckwheat Festival will be Sept. […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority buys equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority agreed to purchase a new Kawasaki UTV and a five-ton trailer to help with litter cleanup. Money for the equipment will come […]
Reedsville adds fence for safety at town hall
REEDSVILLE – New fencing is in place blocking a drop off next to Reedsville Town Hall. At an earlier meeting, council discussed removing the posts around a 20- foot area […]
Preston considering new food pantry programs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Caring Council and Food for Preston (FFP) are considering adding several new feeding programs. Tammy Laney, director of FFP and Nicole Davis, director of the […]
Officers discuss responsibilities and challenges
KINGWOOD — What are the duties of a law enforcement officer? According to Preston County Sheriff Dan Loughrie, officers are responsible for the tax office, civil process, home confinement, law […]
Pack the Bus collects donations for program, which offers weekend meals, snacks for kids experiencing food insecurity
KINGWOOD — When Pack the Bus for Preston County Kids began in 2011, it served 92 students, according to Tammy Laney, coordinator for Food for Preston. By last year, that […]
