KINGWOOD — Neither snow, nor brush nor high water will be as great obstacles to Preston emergency services, once the county receives its MuddTrax. For several years, […]
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Preston native returns to open chiropractic practice
KINGWOOD — After years away, chiropractor Charles Morris has returned to his hometown to practice. “I grew up in Kingwood,” Morris said. “Bill and Ruby Morris were […]
Preston Health Department joins Hep C research group
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department (PCHD) has joined a focus Hep C project. According to Board of Health Director V.J. Davis, a grant from Gilead, […]
Kingwood decides to board up Price Street building because of possible hazards
KINGWOOD — Concern for public safety led Kingwood Council to agree Tuesday to board up a downtown building. The Sweet Annie’s building on South Price Street has […]
Independence water project progresses in Preston County
NEWBURG – All but two rights-of-way signatures have been obtained for the Independence water project, according to Newburg Mayor Edgar Fortney. Fortney told council Tuesday that he […]
DOH updates Preston on road work
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners and representatives of the State Division of Highways (DOH) agreed Monday that the status of Preston County roads is improving, but there’s still […]
Kingwood Planning Commission discusses regulations for signs
KINGWOOD — Debate on changes in Kingwood’s ordinance regulating signs will continue. The city planning commission met Thursday for a public hearing and possible second vote on […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority buys equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority agreed to purchase a new Kawasaki UTV and a five-ton trailer to help with litter cleanup. Money for the […]
Preston adding 19th deputy
KINGWOOD — Because of the money provided by the school levy for a school resource officer, another deputy will be added to the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Kingwood hears complaints of ‘transients’ trespassing, littering and intimidating residents
KINGWOOD — Kingwood’s small town vibe is threatened by a group of people who are trespassing, intimidating residents, littering and possibly using drugs, a businessman told council […]