KINGWOOD — A proposed state education policy revision would change the way county schools are evaluated. “Basically, under Policy 2322, the state is going back to seven standards for effective […]
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PSD 1 line flushing may affect personal water lines
KINGWOOD — Public Service District 1 is flushing lines to eliminate material that has collected in them, PSD 1 Operator Danny Layton said this week. That’s pushing some of the […]
Kingwoord considers increasing rate for garbage collection for first time in a decade
KINGWOOD — Kingwood doesn’t appear to charge enough for garbage collection and recycling to pay for the services, so council is considering the first garbage rate increase in a decade. […]
Preston County Commission awaits marijuana application notice
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners haven’t received notice of any medical marijuana applications, County Administrator Kathy Mace said Tuesday. Last week, county Health Department Director V.J. Davis told the county board […]
Preston BOE votes 5-0 to restore school bus route on Deaker Road
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education has heard several complaints over the past several months about changes to bus routes but made few alterations. Monday, though, it voted […]
In Preston, magistrate positions draw largest number of filers on first day
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s three magistrate positions attracted more candidates on the first day of filing than other offices. Incumbent Magistrate P.L. Grimm, of Rowlesburg, filed for the Division 1 […]
DOH hopes design helps fix problems at Tunnelton underpass
TUNNELTON — A possible solution to flooding and other problems at the Tunnelton underpass could soon be addressed, according to Brent Walker, director of communications for the West Virginia Department […]
Pitzer named 2020 River Hero for fighting for improved water quality
KINGWOOD — It’s surreal, Amanda Pitzer tweeted, after learning she is one of five people named a 2020 River Hero. You earned it, said those who nominated her. Pitzer and […]
Healthy Grandfamilies program comes to Newburg in March
Are you a grandparent suddenly raising a grandchild? Need help finding resources and services? An eight-week Healthy Grandfamilies program will start March 3 at the Newburg Senior Center, 36 Morgantown […]
Preston BOH honors high school student who designed new logo
KINGWOOD — Preston High senior Benjamin Pell isn’t playing around on his cell phone. He’s working. Pell used an app on his phone to design the winning logo in a […]
