KINGWOOD — As of Oct. 14, Preston County Schools had identified 140 homeless students. Of those, 127 were “doubled up,” that is, because of an economic hardship, they are staying […]
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KFVD offers to give city South Price Street
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department is offering to give South Price Street to the city. At this week’s meeting, Mayor Jean Guillot said the department offered to give […]
Kingwood VFD to hold recruitment meeting Saturday
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) is seeking new members, according to Chief Perry Barlow. Barlow said KVFD is holding a recruitment meeting 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday in the […]
Kingwood Council approves hot spot downtown
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved a business license for a hot spot downtown Tuesday because it meets zoning regulations, but some members didn’t like the idea. The final vote was […]
Preston County commissioners discuss AEDs, active shooter training
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners discussed placing AEDs in all county buildings and offering CPR training to employees. County Administrator Shannon Wolfe told Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha Stone […]
Kingwood council reviews Hot Spot request
KINGWOOD — When it meets Tuesday, Kingwood Council will consider a business license to open a hot spot downtown and an agreement for State Police to patrol town. Crystal Ellifritz, […]
Man accused of being part of multi-state ATV theft ring pleads not guilty to new charges
KINGWOOD — New charges were added Wednesday for a Bretz man earlier accused of being part of a multi-state ATV theft ring. Steven Keith Waybright, 26, was arraigned and pleaded […]
Preston High graduation moved to Thursday, May 21, to accommodate state track meet
KINGWOOD — Preston High School graduation is being moved to accommodate graduating seniors who qualify for the state track and field meet. The Class of 2020 will turn its tassels […]
Preston County Commission hears second tax complaint
KINGWOOD — For the second week in a row, a taxpayer asked Preston commissioners why she was invited to make her presentation to them, if everyone knew in advance there […]
McCrum resigns from BOE to run for House of Delegates
KINGWOOD — Preston County Board of Education Member Robert “Mac” McCrum resigned his seat on the board Monday so that he can run for the State House of Delegates. McCrum […]
