The big takeaway from the third-annual State of the County is that things are looking up in Preston County, but there are always challenges to overcome. The event, hosted by the Preston County Chamber of Commerce, gave residents an opportunity to learn about topics such as health care, ...
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 — On June 11, the community will have the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the notable women of Preston County. Beginning at 2 p.m. with a historic marker dedication at 302 Tunnelton St., Kingwood, where famous actress and suffragette Izetta Jewel Brown lived after ...
KINGWOOD — It’s almost time for money, about $1.7 million, set aside in November to improve gigabit speed internet access in Preston County to be spent. Prodigi, a Preston County internet service provider, was awarded two Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) grants in ...
MASONTOWN — While the Masontown Swift Water Rescue Team is ready to save those who need it, members offered some tips to help keep water enthusiasts safe. Two local hotspots in Preston County are the Jenkinsburg or Bull Run Bridge and a section of Deckers Creek off W.Va. 7, near the ...
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, ...