Preston man aces second murder trial, convicted in W.Va. By DAN DEARTH, ddearth@herald-mail.com CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — John W. Strawser Jr. allegedly tried to use social media to […]
Preston County
DOH: Preston has more money for roads this year
KINGWOOD — Preston County has more money for roads this fiscal year than the last, State Division of Highways (DOH) officials told the Preston County Commission Monday. […]
Kingwood votes to increase mayor, recorder and council salaries
KINGWOOD — When a new council takes office in three years, it could be paid more than current council, but still less than members of some city […]
At long last, work begins on Herring Building in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Repairs have started on a building Kingwood Council deemed unsafe to walk by. Stone has been falling from the Herring Building, at the corner of […]
West Virginia courts, Kingwood offices, closed Friday.
The Monongalia County Justice Center and courts across West Virginia will be closed on Friday. After Gov. Jim Justice declared July 5 a holiday for state employees, […]
Longtime Preston administrator retiring after 12 years
KINGWOOD — Monday was Kathy Mace’s final county commission meeting as Preston County administrator. After 12 years as administrator, Mace is retiring July 1. She will continue […]
DOH reps attend commission meeting to attempt to explain progress
KINGWOOD — A week after Preston commissioners complained about poor communication and planning from the Division of Highways, representatives were at the commission meeting. District 4 Engineer […]
Kingwood Council budgets for raises, new equipment for city
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is budgeting for a new truck and employee raises in fiscal year 2019-‘20 but isn’t banking on the new municipal tax to pay […]
Hopemont State Hospital hosts annual Geri-Olympics
KINGWOOD — The skies were dull outside, but inside, Hopemont State Hospital was filled with music and excitement Thursday, at the annual Geri-Olympics North. “This is only […]
Preston BOE holds informational session on special levy
KINGWOOD — About a dozen people attended an informational session Jan. 3 about the Preston Board of Education’s plans for a special levy. Superintendent Steve Wotring explained […]
