KINGWOOD – Preston County commissioners have received a request letter from James R. Chaplin asking for consideration when distributing stimulus fund assistance. The letter spoke to some of the problems […]
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Preston County Health Department considers building new facility
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department is researching the possibility of building a new health department facility. At the commission’s Tuesday meeting, PCHD Director V.J. Davis told commissioners his […]
Country Roads Trail aims to increase tourism in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston County has a new nonprofit organization that focuses on outdoor fun. John Bryan, vice president of Country Roads Trail, gave Preston commissioners an overview of the organization […]
Concerned parent suggests Preston schools consider metal detectors
KINGWOOD – The Preston Board of Education is considering adding metal detectors as a further safety measure at Preston County schools. At Monday’s meeting, a local resident told board members […]
Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates to open new location
BRUCETON MILLS— Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates Inc. will open a new location in Bruceton Mills next month. MOA’s intent in opening a new location in Bruceton Mills is to provide convenient […]
Veterans update Preston commissioners about courthouse memorial
KINGWOOD — Two members of Vietnam Veterans Post 977 gave Preston commissioners an update at Tuesday’s meeting about the memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn. Veterans Bill Benson […]
Mastering the art of growing grapes
I’m no sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. I’m also partial to fresh fruit as well as to jams and jellies, so it only stands to reason […]
Beautiful You Wellness opens, offers range of essential oils, beauty services
HOWESVILLE — Beautiful You Wellness, just off W.Va. 26 as you turn off onto Birds Creek Road, provides a range of essential oils and services to help customers learn about […]
Aaron Hoard takes the stand in his trial
KINGWOOD – Aaron Hoard and his is fiance, Machaela Jeffries, were the last two witnesses called to testify for the defense Friday. Final arguments are scheduled for Monday, and then […]
Lead investigator testifies in Aaron Hoard murder trial
KINGWOOD — The prosecution called its last witness in the Aaron Hoard trial Thursday. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Megan Fields called her last witness, Lt. Jason Rhodeheaver. Rhodeheaver, a member of […]











