FELLOWSVILLE — Twenty-two people spoke in support of keeping Fellowsville Elementary open at a public hearing Monday on the possible closing of Fellowsville and Rowlesburg schools. Only two people spoke […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Court sides with man in town suit; says no proof Masontown adopted provisions
KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Masontown man, and his attorney said it confirms the town has no power to prosecute as a city […]
Preston commission candidates neck-and-neck in election spending
KINGWOOD — The candidates for Preston County Commissioner are neck and neck in their election spending, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Democrat John Crippin and Republican Samantha […]
Mon Habitat for Humanity expands to Preston, Marion and gets new name
KINGWOOD — Mon County Habitat for Humanity is extending to Preston County and changing its name to reflect that move. Habitat Executive Director Shawnda Cook told the Preston County Commission […]
KVFD sees use of schools as fair trade; says willing to reconsider options
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department said it regards free use of school facilities during the Buckwheat Festival as a trade, with the schools getting free use of KVFD […]
Community speaks up at Terra Alta/East Preston School hearing
TERRA ALTA — Three people spoke Thursday at a hearing on possible school closures in Preston County. The hearing was held at Terra Alta/East Preston School, which will receive some […]
Why wasn’t ‘Whitey’ Bulger in a protected area at USP Hazelton?
HAZELTON — HAZELTON — Why was James “Whitey” Bulger housed in a unit at USP Hazelton where his killers could reach him? Even some staffers within the Preston County prison want […]
Preston High dismissed early today after fire; After School Explorers cancelled for day
KINGWOOD — Preston High was dismissed three hours early Thursday after a battery meltdown in an emergency light caught fire. Principal Steve Plum said it occurred in a second-floor boys bathroom. […]
Preston woman charged with threatening state police, magistrate court personnel
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton woman was in jail in lieu of $100,000 bond Monday after allegedly threatening state police and Preston Magistrate Court personnel. Pamela Renee Rhodes, 51, is charged […]
Preston invites state transportation secretary to drive W.Va. 72 to Rowlesburg
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioner Craig Jennings wants to take State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith on a tour of the road to Rowlesburg. One lane of a section of W.Va. 72 […]
