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Kingwood’s 1% sales tax brings in $254,645
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is collecting more than council expected from its municipal sales tax, but routine bill collections are down. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell said the town received word this week […]
Preston County Commissioners decide on 2020-21 tax levy
The Preston County tax office can be contacted at 304-329-0105. KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners kept the tax levy the same for 2020-21, meaning it’s as high as it can go […]
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Preston Sheriff Lowdermilk, Michael Wade, 32, of Kingwood, fleeing from an officer, April 21; Deputy Cline. Shrout, Colton Keith, 24, of Kingwood, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, April […]
Kingwood city clerk resigns
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Clerk Kayla Huggins resigned, and the city is advertising for a replacement. Mayor Jean Guillot said Huggins submitted her resignation Tuesday. He would not comment beyond […]
Quarantine Kitchen: Showcase your recipes
In all times, good and bad, food keeps us connected. Whether you prefer traditional dishes, classic casseroles that feel like home, or the heady excitement of kitchen experimentation, we rely […]
Governor’s team keeps looking ahead to a restarted state
MORGANTOWN — Wednesday’s coronavirus press briefing from the state Capitol offered no new announcements or executive orders but continued to look ahead to life after the virus. In response to […]
I-68 closed for several hours after single vehicle wreck
A tractor trailer carrying medical supplies rolled over on Interstate 68 Wednesday morning blocking traffic for several hours. Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer said Anthony Mena, of New York, was […]
Mylan, Upjohn get conditional European Commission OK for merger into Viatris
MORGANTOWN — Mylan expressed its pleasure on Wednesday that the European Commission has granted conditional approval to it plan to merge with Pfizer subsidiary Upjohn to create a new company […]
Capito, Manchin comment on $475B CARES Act supplement Senate has sent to House
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Senate passed a plumped-up version of the coronavirus aid package called CARES 3.5 on Tuesday. Sen. Shelley More Capito, R-W.Va., talked about it in a Wednesday […]






