KINGWOOD — A question about funding was brought to the attention of Preston County commissioners by Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Larew on Tuesday. Larew asked commissioners when the VFD would get its money from the fire levy funds. “It’s ...
KINGWOOD — Every government agency worries when money is missing, but that’s not the problem facing the Preston County Commission. Commissioners’ concern is that the sheriff’s tax office has about $1,050 more than it should. “I hired an accountant to figure ...
KINGWOOD — A request for $1,000 to repair the Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1939 wall in Rowlesburg was moved to the Aug. 14 meeting to give commissioners time to consider where the funds will come from. According to History.com, the WPA was an ambitious ...
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will vote next week about whether to provide $1,200 to the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG). The group wants the money in order to provide training for three members of the drone team. Drone Team Coordinator Bill ...
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commission will be discussing how to redefine boundaries for the ambulance squads soon. On May 21, Rowlesburg Ambulance shut its doors for the final time, leaving a niche that is currently being covered by the Terra Alta Ambulance Squad and ...
KINGWOOD — No decision was made on a request by KAMP Ambulance for help to pay for a new HVAC unit. In 2021, KAMP Ambulance added a second station located in the southern end of the Preston County. It began as a temporary station in Newburg. It later moved to Fellowsville after the ...