KINGWOOD — If the Preston County Commission receives the almost $21,000 it’s asking for, visitors to the courthouse will have a very different view. Commissioners unanimously approved […]
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Preston commissioner takes issue with additional day off for Juneteenth
KINGWOOD — The surprise declaration that the state will observe Juneteenth on June 17 has thrown a wrench into county governance. “Our job is to serve the […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s […]
Commission votes to spend $3K on extended warranty for scanner
KINGWOOD — The X-ray scanner in Preston County’s courthouse is now protected by the five-year extended warranty. And the offer didn’t come by robocall. The yearly cost […]
Preston County buildings to be equipped with AEDs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for its buildings at its most recent meeting. Commissioner Don Smith first floated […]
Preston Clerk proposes poll worker raise
Preston County’s clerk wants to give poll workers a pay increase. Currently, a poll worker gets $150 a day, which averages about $10 an hour, Clerk Linda […]
Preston Commission gets ARPA update; second half of funds expected after June
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s entire allocation of American Rescue Plan Act money can be reported under a single category. “The federal government assumes that everyone has had […]
SWA puts out bids for e-cycling event, talks recycle bins at Buckwheat Festival
KINGWOOD — The Solid Waste Authority will put out bids for its e-cycle event in May. Don Smith, who represents the Preston County Commission on the SWA, […]
Country Roads Trail aims to increase tourism in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston County has a new nonprofit organization that focuses on outdoor fun. John Bryan, vice president of Country Roads Trail, gave Preston commissioners an overview […]
Commission discusses poor road conditions and DOH action
New year, same topic KINGWOOD — It may be 2021, but the topic at this week’s Preston County Commission meeting smacked of 2018: Roads. In April 2018, […]
