KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners elected a new president Thursday and changed the time, day and place of their meetings for 2020. “Last year it was suggested that we rotate” commissioners […]
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Gas prices expected to remain below $3 a gallon
It’s a good news-bad news scenario at the pumps, according to GasBuddy, a smartphone app that tracks the price of gasoline. The good news is gas prices are falling locally, […]
Man will face trial after judge rejects plea agreement
KINGWOOD — A Bruceton Mills man will face trial after a plea agreement was not accepted by the judge. At an earlier hearing, Preston Circuit Judge Steven Shaffer deferred ruling […]
Pfizer seeks dismissal from multistate suit alleging collusion among generics firms
MORGANTOWN — Drug maker Pfizer wants to be dismissed from a multistate lawsuit alleging various generic drug firms conspired to control the market and escalate prices. In a recent set […]
Flordia man accused of leading police on chase has bond reduced
A Magistrate reduced the bond of a Florida man accused of crashing a stolen truck into a porch after leading police on a chase through Westover and Morgantown from $150,000 […]
Hawkins to serve as president of Monongalia County Commission in 2020
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission took time to reflect on 2019 and look forward to the year ahead as it held its first meeting of 2020 on Thursday. As […]
W.Va. Press Association offers scholarships
West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West […]
Sons inspire Stevensons to spread joy
TUNNELTON — In honor of their sons, Justin and Darrell Jr., Darrell and Gloria Stevenson visited more than 300 children this holiday season. “We lost both of our boys and […]
Year in review: From courts to classes, Preston County sees changes in 2019
KINGWOOD — Preston County saw its share of changes in 2019, ranging from the courtroom to the classroom, from the checkout counter to the water faucet. Here, in no particular […]
Foundation calling for end of prayer affiliation
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 […]
