KINGWOOD — The first order of business at the first meeting of the Preston County Commission in 2022 was electing one of its members to serve as president for the […]
Preston County
County commission pays property tax on leased vehicles
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to pay the full property tax on its leased vehicles at its Tuesday meeting. At its meeting the week before Christmas, the commission […]
Reclaim will begin demolishing Sweet Annie’s
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members voted unanimously to buy four RIT-Paks for the Kignwood Volunteer Fire Department at Tuesday’s meeting. Councilman Josh Fields said due to COVID, fundraising is […]
Preston Fire Association looks to renew fire levy
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Fire Association plans to ask the county to renew its five-year fire levy at a slightly increased rate on the May 2022 ballot. Chief Owen […]
Preston County officials share most memorable Christmases
KINGWOOD — Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce works on workforce development plan
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce recently held a strategic planning session on workforce development at the Camp Dawson Event Center. The goal of workforce development is to […]
Preston representatives discuss upcoming legislative priorities
KINGWOOD — About two weeks ago, 18 or 19 Republican state senators met in caucus to discuss their legislative priorities in the upcoming session. Sen. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, 14, discussed […]
Saving Hopemont in upcoming legislative session is a goal for Preston County’s delegates
Saving Hopemont Hospital, again, in the upcoming legislative session is a priority for Preston County’s two delegates. Del. Terri Sypolt (R–Preston, 52) and Del. Buck Jennings (R–Preston, 53) both said […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce hosts legislators
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce brought five items of concern it would like to see addressed by the county’s legislators during the upcoming legislative session at a […]
Preston Commission to publish proposed magisterial districts
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved a reworked magisterial district map for publication at its meeting on Tuesday. There was little discussion before the three commissioners unanimously voted to […]
