KINGWOOD — One would expect a meeting between the government and community members at 2 p.m. on a sunny Friday to be lightly attended — mostly by those whose job it is to be there. Instead, seating ran out as more than 50 Prestonians gathered at the Kingwood Election Center to voice ...
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 important that you have community involvement,” County Administrator Kathy Mace said. “And if you remember, I've reported ...
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 the idea years ago but it got lost in the shuffle that is governance. He brought the idea up ...
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to give $61,802.99 from its CARES money to the county’s EMS services to help with expenses from the last quarter. However, Commissioner Dave Price’s initial request was to obligate another $253,434 for additional expenses for the next ...
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission hired its first county coordinator on Wednesday. Joseph Hauger, 52, of Terra Alta, will start the job June 1, with a salary of $45,000 a year. “This is one of those positions where you feel like you can really make a difference in the county, ...
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of essential HVAC tools at its most-recent regular meeting. Facility manager Joe LaRue told The Dominion Post the tools will cost about $3,900 and are needed to monitor and repair basically every HVAC system the county has. ...