KINGWOOD — Keep an open mind. That’s one of the most important things for anyone elected to judge their fellows, retiring Preston County Magistrate Eugene Jenkins said. After 12 years […]
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Council considers building permit drafts
KINGWOOD — Building permits and dilapidated buildings were discussed by Kingwood Council recently. On Tuesday, City Clerk Michelle Whetsell presented drafts of two building permits to council. One is simple […]
Kimberly Rollins
Kimberly Sue Rollins, 63, of Stonewood, died of complications from multiple sclerosis (MS) at home on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. She was born on Jan. 25, 1957, in Grafton, to […]
Darrel Lefevers
Darrel Lee Lefevers Jr., 58, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 4, 1962, in Morgantown, son […]
Elizabeth Sisler
Elizabeth Gertrude Peach Sisler, 84, of Kingwood died Dec. 22, 2020, at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born Nov. 3, 1936, at Snyder’s Crossing, a daughter of the late […]
Lacey Fox
Lacey Renee Fox, 35, of Fairmont, passed away at the home of her parents in Morgantown Dec. 20, 2020. Lacey was born in ClarksburgJuly 23, 1985. Her parents are William […]
Richard Johnson
Richard “Rick” Charles Johnson, 45, formerly of Wheeling, died Dec. 16, 2020, after a brief illness in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was bornApril 28, 1975, in Wheeling, to […]
AP names West Virginia’s Leddie Brown, Darius Stills, Tony Fields II to first team All-Big 12
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Iowa State running back Breece Hall and linebacker Mike Rose are The Associated Press Big 12 offensive and defensive players of the year after the Cyclones’ best […]
Mike Carey, Bob Huggins letting players head home for holiday break
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Not long after the West Virginia women’s basketball team had finished up its 88-79 victory against Ohio University on Monday, Kysre Gondrezick’s car was packed and headed […]
Preston County leads the state in percent positivity for COVID-19
KINGWOOD — Preston County had the state’s highest percent positivity rate as of Christmas Eve, according to health officials. The Preston County Health Department posted that and other COVID-19 statistics […]








