NEWBURG — Newburg Council could get a starting date for the Independence water project this week. Mayor Edgar Fortney told council members Aug. 7 that he will meet with Morgan […]
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Festival showcases Preston’s music, art
KINGWOOD — John and Patty Fretwell were but two of the many people who turned out to enjoy the Preston County Music and Arts Festival on Saturday. The Fretwells, who […]
Kingwood man sentenced on three felony shoplifting charges
KINGWOOD – A Kingwood man was sentenced to four years probation Wednesday on three felony shoplifting charges. David Anthony Wilhelm, 33, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of third- offense […]
Tick-borne illnesses on the rise in Preston County and W.Va.
KINGWOOD – There is a dramatic rise in Lyme Disease in Preston County and West Virginia, Dr. Fred Conley told members of the Preston Health Board last week. Jeannie Welch, […]
Preston Health Department donates equipment to hazmat team
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department purchased 11 air cylinders and two boxes of Nitrile gloves for the local hazmat team. The money for the purchase came from a […]
Preston County Cleanup Committee approves PCPaRC grant application
KINGWOOD — A review of a grant application from the Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC) was approved by members of the Preston County Cleanup Committee this week. The […]
Tunnelton man faces up to 27 years in prison
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man could be sentenced up to 27 years in prison. Andrew Thomas Knotts, 29, pleaded guilty to felony burglary, felony malicious assault and misdemeanor battery in […]
PCHD considering a revolving waste water loan fund
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department is considering a revolving waste water loan fund similar to one in Mon County. Preston Health Department Administrator V.J. Davis told the county […]
Reedsville town council approves sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE – The Reedsville town council unanimously approved an increase in sewer rates Monday. Rates for customers with metered water supply will be charged on a graduated scale: — $25.98 […]
Underprivileged Children Fund receives donation from First Energy Foundation
KINGWOOD — The First Energy Foundation gave the Preston County Caring Council $1,000 this week for its Underprivileged Children Fund. Libby Durr, manager of External Affairs for the First Energy […]
