KINGWOOD — Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become […]
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Preston Chamber of Commerce works on workforce development plan
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce recently held a strategic planning session on workforce development at the Camp Dawson Event Center. The goal of workforce development is to […]
Preston representatives discuss upcoming legislative priorities
KINGWOOD — About two weeks ago, 18 or 19 Republican state senators met in caucus to discuss their legislative priorities in the upcoming session. Sen. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, 14, discussed […]
Crafty cop helps Preston families celebrate holiday
KINGWOOD — Thirteen Preston County children will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to officer Gina McNemar, her family and friends. Kingwood City Police Officer McNemar came up with […]
Pa. man starts massage services in Preston County
BRUCETON MILLS — At a time when many are leaving the state to find opportunity elsewhere, others have found their opportunity in West Virginia. Specifically, Aaron Twigg, a licensed massage […]
Saving Hopemont in upcoming legislative session is a goal for Preston County’s delegates
Saving Hopemont Hospital, again, in the upcoming legislative session is a priority for Preston County’s two delegates. Del. Terri Sypolt (R–Preston, 52) and Del. Buck Jennings (R–Preston, 53) both said […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce hosts legislators
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce brought five items of concern it would like to see addressed by the county’s legislators during the upcoming legislative session at a […]
Preston Commission agrees to leases for Community Corrections
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s Community Corrections program will stay in its current space at least through the end of June 2023. The Preston County Commission voted unanimously in favor of […]
Sheila Williams retires after 46+ years
KINGWOOD — The Preston County legal environment has changed since Sheila Williams graduated from law school in 1975. Williams started her law practice with attorney Ron Brown, then went out […]
Preston Commission gives money to VFDs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission set aside $240,000 in CARES money to help the county’s 12 volunteer fire departments at its Nov. 30 meeting. The motion, made by Commissioner […]
