Stay Safe pledges for businesses via mail also on the table KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Health are considering a county social media and pledge campaign. […]
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Independence will receive water in 3 to 4 weeks
Newburg collects $920 with spring cleanup project NEWBURG — After 12 years of planning and work, Independence could soon be hooked up to the Newburg water system. Sheena Hunt, executive […]
North Central West Virginia Community Action moves to downtown Kingwood
KINGWOOD -— The North Central West Virginia Community Action Association (NCWVCAA) has moved to downtown Kingwood. Kim Gibson, community services assistant for NCWVCAA, said the nonprofit has relocated to 117 […]
Preston County Parks and Recreation offers outdoor exercise programs
KINGWOOD — Exercising in an outdoor location where everyone can space out is an nice alternative to exercising at home alone. Rachelle Thorne, director of Preston County Parks and Recreation […]
Preston County Commissioners lift hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners have lifted a hiring freeze imposed April 1 but delayed lifting a ban on “nonessential” spending. The vote was taken at Tuesday evening’s meeting. When the […]
Improvements coming to Preston County trails
By Aldona Bird Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC) and Friends of the Cheat are working to improve trails in Preston County. The PCPaRC Rail-Trail Committee has closed contractor […]
Recycling project put on hold due to lack of funds
Clean Up Day suggested as memorial for Mike Pase KINGWOOD — A proposed Glass recycling project for Preston County has been put on hold. At their June meeting members of […]
DAR, Friends of the Cheat dedicate flag, flag pole
ALBRIGHT — On June 17, Susan Arnold and Vicky Shears of the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Colonel John Evans Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution joined Amanda Pitzer, […]
VFDs struggle to raise funds
Buckwheat Festival cancellation impacts financial situation KINGWOOD — For some Preston County volunteer departments, the Buckwheat Festival means buckwheat cakes and sausage dinners. Money from those dinners helps fund the […]
Holy Moly
Preston County claims Cares Act money for road improvements KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission held an emergency meeting Tuesday afternoon to endorse the proposed West Virginia CARES Act Projects […]
