KINGWOOD — Kingwood is making some progress on eliminating dilapidated buildings, the mayor said. At Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Jean Guillot said that the Preston County Economic Development Authority […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Reedsville Shop ‘n Save raises money for West Preston
REEDSVILLE — The customers of Reedsville Shop ‘n Save Express donated $471 to West Preston School to ensure students get a gift at Christmas. “I remember being in school and […]
Preston County BOE discusses disappointing attendance rates
KINGWOOD — Preston County schools are improving or meeting standards in all areas except attendance, the board of education was told this week, and that’s a tough one. Preston School […]
Preston County BOE takes attendance
Score card says number of kids in school doesn’t meet state requirements KINGWOOD — Preston County schools are improving or meeting standards in all areas except attendance, the board of […]
Judge delays ruling on cremains suit against Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer delayed ruling on a civil case against the county, to give time for the two parties to continue mediation. Byron Hawthorne sued the […]
Preston Commission discusses rental space for election machine
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners continued Monday to hash out the details of renting space to store election machines. County Administrator Kathy Mace presented a draft lease for $1,050 per month, […]
BBR Drilling works on W.Va. 72 slip repair
Federal disaster recovery funds pay for roadwork project ROWLESBURG — Work is underway to repair a slip on W.Va. 72 that reduces the road to one lane in that area. […]
Friend of mobile home owner told not to involve company
KINGWOOD — A mobile home that the court ordered the owner to move in Albright is still there, and a man who is helping the owner has been told by […]
Lawsuit against Preston sheriff dropped after action taken
KINGWOOD — Indian Rocks Estates LLC, which filed suit last year against Preston Sheriff Dan Loughrie, is now asking for the suit to be dismissed. Indian Rocks, a mobile home […]
Community questions lack of PSD 1 dam construction oversight
REEDSVILLE — PSD 1 customers and the board of directors all voiced frustration Tuesday at the district’s lack of control over the dam project that has led to a rate […]







