MORGANTOWN — The first of three Ragin’ on the River summer concert-and-camping events is Saturday, featuring national and local music at the Friends of the Cheat Campground in Albright. Each […]
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Preston County Grand Jury indicts 27 people
KINGWOOD – Twenty seven people were indicted by the March 2 Preston County Grand Jury, with charges ranging from murder to failure to register. Quinn, Robert J, 44, first degree murder, […]
Glaze of glory: For one Preston baker, every day is Donut Day
Say you’re on a diet. Not because you want to be, mind you. It’s because your doctor, and your spouse, strongly suggested you be on one. Sure, they were talking […]
Landlord seeks funds from Preston Commission to assist with unpaid rent during pandemic
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 […]
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 […]










