KINGWOOD — Work continues on financial statements for the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. Melissa Hardy, a CPA working with the department, told Preston County Commission this week that both she […]
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Guilty with no mercy
KINGWOOD — The trial for Luis Martinez-Otero, 54, of Terra Alta ended Thursday with the jury bringing back a guilty verdict of first-degree murder, recommending his sentence be served without […]
Witness willingly takes stand in murder trial
KINGWOOD — Only one witness was heard during the Luis Martinez-Otero, murder trial Wednesday. Martinez is charged with the May 2022 shooting of Zachary Alan Shrout at his home on […]
Testimony continues on 3rd day of trial in murder of Zachary Shrout
KINGWOOD — The Martinez trial entered its third day Tuesday with testimony from Danny Trejo, a Morgantown social worker and court translator who was asked by the prosecution to translate […]
ME, forensics scientists testify in murder trial
KINGWOOD — The second day of the Luis Martinez-Otero, murder trial started with testimony from Dr. Allen Muck, West Virginia’s chief medical examiner. Martinez is charged with the May 2022 […]
Sheriff discusses concerns over faulty computer system
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission held a short regular meeting Tuesday with two items on the agenda. An executive session with Prosecuting Attorney Jay Shay was held to discuss […]
Commission discusses requests, funding during Budget Work Session
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission held its FY 2024-25 Budget Work Session Monday, with representatives from all departments except the magistrates, and Judge Stephen Shaffer. Two of the most […]
Preston County Senior Center director retiring after 34 years
KINGWOOD — When Janie Lou White applied for a job with the Preston County Senior Center in 1990, she didn’t know she would be retiring 34 years later as its […]
City Council approves request for support barriers on Sisler Street
KINGWOOD — A request to put up support barriers at the trail head on Sisler Street was approved by Kingwood City Council during this week. Sara Saurino told council the […]
Funding needed for QRT program expansion
KINGWOOD — The Quick Response Teams (QRT) program was again the topic of discussion at Thursday’s meeting of the Preston County Board of Health. Preston County is working to expand […]
