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Preston County Schools and Libera WV to collaborate on programs

KINGWOOD — Preston Board of Education’s recent meeting included a discussion and approval of a memorandum of understanding and service agreement between Preston County Schools and Libera WV. The measure passed with a 4-1 vote. Cross Kisner voted against it. At the previous meeting, ...

Take a walk through time on Preston County History Day

History is the pathway to seeing how others lived. It’s in more places than you’d think. On Sunday, Preston County History Day will be observed at Arthurdale Heritage, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; the Aurora Area Historical Society Museum, 1-4 p.m.; the McGrew House in Kingwood, 1-3 p.m.; the ...

Fighting Hunger

KINGWOOD — More than 60 4-H campers and council members met at the 4-H camp near Bruceton Mills this week to pack 1,000 bags of food for Food for Preston’s Backpack Program. The program provides meals for area students in need. David Hartley, WVU Extension agent and 4-H camp ...

U.S. Army to conduct assessment at Preston High School

KINGWOOD — The U.S. Army will be conducting a Civilian Infrastructure Assessment at Preston High School during the 2023-24 school year. MSG Clint Bolyard, team logistical analyst and Gregory Holloway, Battalion commander LTC, proposed their team would complete the assessment. The service ...

Reedsville Mayor addresses grant during meeting

KINGWOOD — Reedsville Mayor Dennis Pierson addressed Preston County commissioners Thursday during their regular meeting, telling them the town recently applied for a $100,000 Congressional Direct Spending Grant. He said the money would be used for the Town Hall Project and for work on ...

Depression, bipolar support group coming to Preston

KINGWOOD — A bipolar and depression support group could come to Preston County soon. Lynn Vespoint, president of the Mon County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), said the organization would like to expand out into nearby counties like Preston and Marion. She said the group ...