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Commission to redefine boundaries for ambulance squads

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 ...

Preston BOE faced with decisions about levy, AI, more

By Jeniffer Graham   DPNews@DominionPost.com   KINGWOOD — After four hours, 38 minutes and three executive sessions, the Preston County Board of Education adjourned — but not before  authorizing Superintendent of Schools Brad Martin to explore options concerning the ...

Fields appointed interim sheriff

KINGWOOD — During their Tuesday meeting, Preston County commissioners appointed Jim Fields as the interim sheriff to fill the vacancy left by the death of  Paul “Moe” Pritt.   The term ends Dec. 31. Earlier this month, commissioners met in an emergency session and appointed ...

Preston man charged after driving SUV into home

Trey Edward Cooley, 19, of Bruceton Mills, was charged with DUI with serious bodily injury after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a home.  According to the criminal complaint filed by State Police Trooper S.R. Wilfong, the accident occurred at 9:58 p.m. Sunday on West Main Street ...

Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff

KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days.   Pritt died Monday  at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was running unopposed for reelection in ...