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Preston County Commission looks at future of its vehicles

KINGWOOD -- The takeaway from a Preston County Commission work session to discuss the county’s vehicle fleet is it’s time to start thinking about and planning for the future. “I think initially, it was because we were in desperate need,” County Administrator Kathy Mace said. “Our ...

Preston Commission buys new police vehicle; awards project bid

KINGWOOD -- The Preston County Commission awarded a bid to clear stream blockages caused by Hurricane Ida and authorized the purchase of a new police cruiser using CARES money at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Ordering the vehicles through the normal channels isn’t possible until August ...

Police blotter, Nov. 2, 2021

MORGANTOWN POLICECurry, Dillan L., 26, of Morgantown, domestic battery, interference, prevention, or deprivation of access to emergency services, Nov. 1; Officer Failinger.Holmes, Leonna, 18, of Morgantown, domestic battery, Nov. 2; Officer Wright.Seaton, Shaeed T., 29, of Morgantown, ...

Qualified immunity needs reformed

by Ramesh Ponnuru Glenn Youngkin wants to talk about qualified immunity. Not many people know what it is — and even people who think they do often misunderstand it — but Youngkin, the Republican candidate for governor of Virginia, said it’s one of the top reasons to vote for ...

Honoring the heroes of 9/11

Fear is an invaluable human instinct that perpetuates our survival. Without fear, we would make any number of potentially fatal decisions each day — walk into traffic, pick up a poisonous snake, stand too close to the edge of a cliff. Fear tells us to run away from danger. But there are ...