KINGWOOD – Due to the ongoing pandemic, town halls in Preston County either continue to be closed to the public or have put other mandates in place for safety reasons. At […]
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COVID vaccine clinics to resume in Preston County next week
KINGWOOD – COVID-19 vaccination clinics will resume next week in Preston County, Health Department Administrator V.J. Davis told the county commission Tuesday. Some residents have complained that […]
Hazelton prison has first COVID-19 inmate death
Warden explains pandemic procedures; efforts to hire staff KINGWOOD – A few days after the federal prison complex at Hazelton reported its first inmate death from COVID-19, […]
Judge refuses to grant Preston killer new trial or shorter sentence
KINGWOOD – A Tunnelton woman convicted of killing a toddler will not get a new trial or have her sentence lowered, a judge ruled Friday. In October, […]
Kingwood seeks approval for water and garbage rate increases
KINGWOOD – The City of Kingwood is seeking approval for water and garbage rate increases. But COVID-19 is impacting the speed at which approval for the proposed […]
Kingwood Sewer Board wants to replace grinder pumps
KINGWOOD – The Kingwood Sewer Board is considering replacing 13 grinder pumps with a gravity system. The pumps are located on Pratt and Pleasant streets. Mayor Jean Guillot […]
Denver Water Association wants to join with Kingwood
KINGWOOD – The Denver Water Association is asking Kingwood Water Works to take it over. It’s a decision that’s been thrust upon them, attorney Sheila Williams told […]
Preston judge denies survey in murder case, holds off on change of venue request
KINGWOOD – Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer said he will wait until juror selection before deciding a request for change of venue in the trial of a […]
Preston Health Department says it doesn’t control how much COVID vaccine it receives
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department has no control over how much COVID vaccine it receives and, at the current rate, could still be vaccinating people […]
Candidates may file for Preston County municipal elections
For those interested in running for mayor, recorder or council, now is the time to throw your hat in the ring. All but three Preston County municipalities […]