KINGWOOD – Members of the Preston County Commission said they will send individual letters to their state delegates opposing the closing of Hopemont Hospital. Hopemont Hospital is […]
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Preston Commission says bad roads holding back economic development
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners said roads are holding back economic development in the county. It’s the latest in a years-long discussion commissioners have had on road conditions. […]
Preston Commission elects new president, sets meeting times
KINGWOOD — Don Smith will lead the Preston County Commission as its president over the next year. Smith was elected 3-0 Tuesday at the commission’s first meeting […]
Preston County government offices continue COVID prevention practices
KINGWOOD — Preston County government buildings are open to walk-in traffic again, but officials stress face coverings, social distancing, making appointments and doing business online. County Administrator […]
Preston asks state to help replace Mylan jobs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will ask state elected officials to help find new jobs for 1,500 people who will lose theirs in 2021. Last week […]
Commission discusses deputies’ vacation, sick days
KINGWOOD — The Preston Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday to further discuss whether to allow deputy sheriffs to convert unused vacation days to sick days, […]
Preston Commissioners want answers on winter plans for reclaimed roads
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners want to know more about the state’s plans for reclaimed roads. “I received multiple pictures that four-wheel-drive trucks were having trouble with […]
Preston Commission updated on election night procedures
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners were updated Tuesday on how election night proceedings will be handled. “All general election results will be at the [Kingwood] Plaza; they […]
Police discuss salary variation across counties
KINGWOOD — Salaries vary widely among sheriff’s departments in West Virginia. Preston County deputy sheriffs, like other county employees, still hope to receive a raise this year […]
Preston officials seeking grants to improve office function
KINGWOOD — Preston County government officials are pursuing grants to help update equipment and procedures. Assessor Connie Ervin and County Clerk Linda Huggins spoke with county commissioners […]
