Preston County Circuit Judge Steven Shaffer said he is proud of the historical Preston County Courthouse. Shaffer said he has made some changes to the courtroom and has received a […]
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Preston Commission approves Buckwheat Festival ATV request
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County commission approved a request to allow members of the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department to have all-terrain vehicles on W.Va. 7 during the Buckwheat […]
Legislature passes bills to devote $150M to road projects; Mon & Preston will see 31 projects totaling $8.8M
MORGANTOWN – The Legislature passed two bills during Monday’s brief special session to appropriate $150 million of Fiscal Year 2021 surplus funds for Division of Highways maintenance projects in all […]
Preston County Health Department considers building new facility
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department is researching the possibility of building a new health department facility. At the commission’s Tuesday meeting, PCHD Director V.J. Davis told commissioners his […]
Preston residents discuss water issues with commissioners
KINGWOOD — A group of concerned residents met with commissioners Tuesday to discuss water problems in the Marquess area. The group requested a million dollars for a project that would provide […]
Veterans update Preston commissioners about courthouse memorial
KINGWOOD — Two members of Vietnam Veterans Post 977 gave Preston commissioners an update at Tuesday’s meeting about the memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn. Veterans Bill Benson […]
State officials discuss roads, health care during 2021 Legislative Follow-up
KINGWOOD — Preston County Chamber of Commerce President Michael McGovern welcomed the public, delegates, senators and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to the 2021 Legislative Follow-Up. The follow-up was […]
E-cycle collection set for Aug. 21 at Kingwood Civic Center
KINGWOOD — Work is going forward for the annual county-wide Preston County e-cycle event that is set for Aug. 21 at the Kingwood Civic Center. Time and other information about the […]
Fire destroys acres of mulch at Bruceton Mills plant
BRUCETON MILLS — A fire Sunday burned several acres of mulch at the Grant County Mulch Plant on Glade Farms Road. Bruceton-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Derrick Crane said employees […]
Denver Water Board seeks funds for upgrades
KINGWOOD — A representative of the Denver Water Board asked Preston County commissioners for funding at the Tuesday morning meeting. Jay Layton, a member of the Denver Water Board, said […]
