Commissioners see nothing wrong with yearly event KINGWOOD — The Freedom From Religion Foundation chastised the Preston Commission for what it calls the commission’s “organization and promotion” of the National […]
Preston County
Official tells Preston Commission dam could be almost done in January
KINGWOOD — If the weather holds, the dam at the J.W. Ruby Research Farm could be substantially complete by the end of January, a Public Service District 1 official told […]
Kingwood business owners have differing views of success of Christmas season
KINGWOOD — Some Kingwood merchants say business was up over the Christmas holiday, while others said they saw a decrease in customers. But, said some, if business doesn’t remain constant, […]
The Preston Workshop honors employees, supporters at dinner
REEDSVILLE — The Preston Workshop honored employees, their families and supporters at its annual dinner, recently. Now 42 years old, the workshop and its Hickory Ridge Farms generate $1.2 million […]
Mobile home removed from Albright floodplain over weekend
KINGWOOD — A mobile home the Town of Albright went to court to force the removal of is no longer in town. The home was moved during the weekend, according […]
Grandfamilies Program Coming to Preston County
Are you a grandparent suddenly raising a grandchild? Do you need help finding resources and services? An eight-week Healthy Grandfamilies program will begin March 3 at Newburg Senior Center at […]
Kingwood Council still on case of dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Work continues on eliminating dilapidated buildings in Kingwood. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Recorder Bill Robertson said a building on South Price Street is scheduled to be auctioned. […]
PSD 1 tells Preston Commission it hopes to have dam completed by June
KINGWOOD — PSD 1 is “looking to June” for a completion of its dam project, according to Danny Layton, water operator for the district. Layton told commissioners the PSD is […]
Preston Commission ponders location for election center
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners are contemplating giving up their meeting space to the county clerk for a year to use as an election center. The discussion was at a […]
Mobile home on Albright floodplain sold, will be moved
KINGWOOD — A mobile home the Town of Albright went to court to have moved has been sold and will be moved, according to the owner’s mother’s fiancé. Thursday, it […]
