KINGWOOD — A proposed ordinance from the cleanup committee will be presented at the next meeting of the Preston County Commission. The ordinance addresses dilapidated buildings, property clean-up, and open […]
Preston County
Five Preston County projects under consideration for Community Project Funding
KINGWOOD — In a partnership, the Preston County Economic Development Authority and the Preston County Commission have presented five projects for potential consideration for Community Project Funding. The initiative allows […]
Herring Road project moves forward; contract awarded to A.J. Burk
KINGWOOD — A contract has been awarded to a West Virginia contractor for the Herring Road water line extension. The Herring Road Project was a topic of discussion at the […]
Preston Commission sets levy rates
KINGWOOD – Preston County Commissioners held a moment of silence in remembrance of Charley Pase. “He (Pase) cared a lot about the county. He was a pioneer in recycling and […]
Paying taxes in Preston County will soon be a little easier
KINGWOOD — Soon, the public will be able to drop off tax payments in a box outside the Preston County Tax Office. During Wednesday’s Preston County Commission meeting, Jennifer Lewis, […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority learns people aren’t paying fines, showing up for litter detail
KINGWOOD — County Litter Officer Jay Sowers said he “has a whole book full” of names of people supposed to help with litter clean-up in lieu of paying fines. He […]
Preston Commission wants to help EMS, get more info from the agencies
KINGWOOD –- Preston County commissioners discussed an agreement with local EMS to update information at their Tuesday meeting. County Administrator Kathy Mace said a draft of an agreement was made […]
PSD 1 asks Preston Commission for $600K
KINGWOOD – PSD No. 1 plant manager Danny Layton asked Preston County commissioners to consider the PSD for $633,000 to upgrade the water treatment plant and about 3,500 feet of […]
Preston Commission gets COVID update; cases continue, more doses coming
KINGWOOD — Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the first active case of COVID in Preston County. In an update to commissioners, VJ Davis, director of the Preston County Health […]
Preston Board of Education approves levy rates
KINGWOOD – The proposed Levy Rates for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 were presented and approved 5-0 by the Preston Board of Education Monday. The levy will now be submitted to […]









