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Sewer Board updated on a number of projects

KINGWOOD — Members of the Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board received an update about a Kingwood project during its meeting on Monday. Matt Fluharty, an engineer from Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC), said the improvement project involves replacing grinder pumps. “We’re ...

Vietnam Veterans Post 977 to add bricks to memorial walk

KINGWOOD — During its Thursday meeting, members of Vietnam Veterans Post 977 voted unanimously to add a brick to the Veterans Memorial Walkway in Kingwood for Cpl. Emisire Shahan. Bill Benson, a member of Post 977, said the brick will be placed in the walkway prior to the dedication ...

Kingwood native to return as county administrator

KINGWOOD — Preston County will have a new County administrator beginning July 5. At a recent meeting commissioners announced they hired Nathan Raybeck, who is currently living in New York. Kathy Mace, who has served the county as administrator for more than 15 years is retiring, but ...

Project turns sidewalks into activity zones with students’ help

KINGWOOD — A $3,500 Fulcrum Grant for connectivity resulted in a lot of fun for some local elementary school students. The grant paid for all of the paint, stencils and supplies so the children could paint activities on the sidewalk across from their school to the Kingwood City ...

Mon Valley Habitat dedicates its 69th build in Kingwood

Akron, Ohio, is the home of the International Soap Box Derby, where things go downhill fairly quickly. That wasn’t lost on Michael and Louise Crosland, when they found themselves in similar economic straits there in 2021. COVID was roiling — and the economy of the Northeast Ohio ...

Mon Health Preston kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KINGWOOD — On Oct. 4, Preston County officials declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Preston County. Following the ceremony, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital staff placed pink bows on streetlights at Price, South Price and Main streets in Kingwood. Bows will remain on ...