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 […]
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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 […]
Preston County Youth Center set to open its doors
MASONTOWN — The Preston County Youth Center will be opening its doors far ahead of schedule thanks to a donation to the project by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust. […]
Antique tractor association elects new officers
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Antique Tractor and Machinery Association held its Nov. 11 meeting at the Bethlehem Church near Kingwood to elect new officers for 2022. The results were: […]
Preston Sheriff’s building in need of repairs
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s historic jail building, currently home to The Preston County Sheriff’s Office, has a number of maintenance issues. Among them, a leaking roof, mold in an upstairs […]
Kingwood Council donates to Shop with a Cop
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood City Council unanimously voted to give $500 towards the Kingwood Police Department’s Shop with a Cop at its most recent meeting Tuesday. Officer Gina McNemar told […]
Preston woman starts DAR chapter in county
KINGWOOD — Preston County now has a chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. The DAR is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from […]
WWII veterans share their experiences
KINGWOOD — One of Preston County’s few remaining World War II veterans is the oldest member of the Preston County Honor Guard. He was on hand at the observance in […]
Honor guard, Vietnam veterans post honors those who have served at Preston courthouse
KINGWOOD — Veterans from all branches of service were honored Thursday at a program held on the lawn of the Preston County Courthouse. The observance was hosted by the Preston […]
