There have been reports that some county residents have been receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming they will come into your house and check your vital signs, should you become […]
Local Government
U.S. Attorney’s Office investigating scams
WHEELING — U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is asking residents to be vigilant and aware to protect themselves against scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warning those who are considering taking […]
Commissioners discuss budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are working with shrinking dollars as they plan for the 2020-21 budget, while the sheriff’s department worries about competing with other agencies for officers. The current […]
Gov. Justice closes state park lodges, Hatfield-McCoy Trails; makes plea for blood donations
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Friday announced additional closures related to containing the coronavirus. This time, it’s lodges at the state parks. Justice said 69% of all guests at […]
Dam removal study planned
KINGWOOD — Friends of the Cheat was awarded $100,000 from the DTE Foundation to study removal of the Albright Power Station dam. Located 29.3 miles upstream of Cheat Lake, this […]
Preston Briefs
Kingwood offices closed to walk-ins KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Hall is closed to walk-in business, but customers can make appointments if necessary. Payments can still be put through the drop […]
Morgantown’s 2021 budget anticipates move to annual rental inspections
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown is looking to move to annual rental inspections instead of its current three-year rotation with the July 1 start of the 2021 fiscal year. […]
Public Service Commission considers Longview Power gas and solar plants
The fate of the proposed Longview Power gas and solar plants is in the hands of the Public Service Commission. All the parties have filed final arguments and all that’s […]
Kingwood resident seeks lawyer’s opinion on maintenance issues
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood resident asked the city for its attorney’s written opinion of ongoing road and right-of-way maintenance issues in the Rodeheaver Addition. Justin Haymond first went to council […]
Preston County Commission declares state of emergency
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission declared a state of emergency Wednesday and closed the courthouse annex to walk-ins. The state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days, […]
