KINGWOOD — New charges were added Wednesday for a Bretz man earlier accused of being part of a multi-state ATV theft ring. Steven Keith Waybright, 26, was arraigned and pleaded […]
Government
Preston High graduation moved to Thursday, May 21, to accommodate state track meet
KINGWOOD — Preston High School graduation is being moved to accommodate graduating seniors who qualify for the state track and field meet. The Class of 2020 will turn its tassels […]
Justice comment about ‘squeaky wheels’ draws groan from commission
MORGANTOWN — After touring Preston County’s roads last week, Governor Jim Justice conceded that sometimes, when it comes to the state’s roads, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Monongalia County […]
Commission gets update on BOPARC plans for Morgantown Ice Arena
MORGANTOWN — BOPARC Executive Director Melissa Wiles and Ryan Hess of Mills Group laid out an estimated $13 – $16 million plan to update and expand the Morgantown Ice Arena […]
Brake ‘puzzled and disappointed’ by MUB decision, but confident a deal can be reached
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake said he was “puzzled and disappointed” by the Morgantown Utility Board’s decision Monday to abruptly withdraw its interest in running a water line […]
Reedsville Council addresses pests, ordinances and high sewer bills
REEDSVILLE — Snakes and hogs were the topics of discussion at the Monday meeting of the Reedsville Council. Mary Miller told council she and her neighbors have a snake problem. […]
Preston County Commission hears second tax complaint
KINGWOOD — For the second week in a row, a taxpayer asked Preston commissioners why she was invited to make her presentation to them, if everyone knew in advance there […]
MUB says agreement ‘beyond reach,’ will pump water around White Park
MORGANTOWN — With two unanimous votes Monday, the Morgantown Utility Board rejected a licensing agreement proposal from the city of Morgantown and withdrew its interest in running a water line […]
McCrum resigns from BOE to run for House of Delegates
KINGWOOD — Preston County Board of Education Member Robert “Mac” McCrum resigned his seat on the board Monday so that he can run for the State House of Delegates. McCrum […]
Preston High School’s HOSA to host annual food drive
KINGWOOD — Preston High School’s Health and Occupation Students of America (HOSA) will conduct its annual food drive Friday through Nov. 15. Since 2009 Preston High’s allied health sciences instructor […]
