KINGWOOD — Long-time Preston Circuit Clerk Betsy Castle is retiring Oct. 31. Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer signed an order Wednesday, announcing Castle’s retirement and appointing Deputy […]
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New venue considered for trial
COVID-19 places limitations on court occupancy KINGWOOD — COVID-19 will play a major role in the murder trial of Aaron Glenn Hoard in 2021. At a motions […]
Postcast 38 – September 25, 2020
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Arraignments include attempted murder
Man accused of killing stepdaughter receives extension A man who allegedly shot someone on Chestnut Street after an argument at a bar was one of those indicted […]
Bar and restaurant owners sue governor and city
Local bars owners are taking their grievances to court. Some Monongalia County business owners impacted by Gov. Jim Justice’s executive orders and Morgantown ordinances targeting bars and […]
Judge denies new trial for Preston County man convicted in 1990 murder
KINGWOOD — A convicted Preston County murderer’s appeal has been denied by Senior Status Judge Larry Starcher. Richard Knotts was convicted in 1990 of murdering Robert Barlow […]
Judge discusses changes to court amid pandemic
Some hearings held via Skype; 33 allowed in courtroom KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Stephen Shaffer said he has nothing but praise for his staff’s work during […]
Former VFD member gets probation for embezzlement
A former volunteer firefighter who stole more than $16,000 from the Casville Volunteer Fire Department will stay out of prison as long as he keeps repaying what […]
1 charged in murder of former student
One of the two men charged with the murder of West Virginia University student Eric J. Smith, 21, will remain in jail until his case is resolved […]
City pays $15K to 2 former police officers
Lawsuit settled out of court; allegations remain ‘wholly denied’ KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood paid out a total of $15,000 to two former officers who sued […]