A young girl at the Preston County Buckwheat Festival stands next to her mother, sharing a funnel cake. As they watch the Royalty Court’s parade float pass by, the girl […]
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Second runner-up to King Buckwheat continues family legacy spanning six decades
Photographs fill the homes of Kaden Hayes and his family depicting his uncle, aunt and cousins during their reigns on the Preston County Buckwheat Festival’s Royalty Court as various chapters […]
King Buckwheat proud of agricultural roots in Preston County
For this year’s King Buckwheat, the 82nd Preston County Buckwheat Festival will no longer be just an opportunity to compete against friends in the fair’s livestock barns, but a chance […]
Reedsville VFD chief asks Preston commission where the money is
KINGWOOD — A question about funding was brought to the attention of Preston County commissioners by Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Larew on Tuesday. Larew asked commissioners when the […]
Food for Preston adapts to 15% demand increase, anticipates an even greater need this academic year
According to WVU’s Science and Technology Note, West Virginia experiences the highest rates of food insecurity in the country. Food assistance programs are proven to combat food scarcity, and Food […]
Teacher accused of duct-taping student will face December trial
KINGWOOD — A Preston County teacher accused of duct-taping a student will face trial in December in Preston County Circuit Court. Cassandra Diann Sisler, who was charged in October 2023 […]
Ox roast was a great success in Rowlesburg
ROWLESBURG — Live music, bounce houses for children and a vendor village where local crafts and artisan items were sold were all part of Saturday’s festivities in Rowlesburg. People were […]
Council to discuss viability of sidewalk construction
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council will seek grant funding to study the economic impact and viability of constructing a sidewalk on the east side of the city. According to […]
Commission left wondering where extra money came from
KINGWOOD — Every government agency worries when money is missing, but that’s not the problem facing the Preston County Commission. Commissioners’ concern is that the sheriff’s tax office has […]
Man who threatened assistant prosecuting attorney found guilty
KINGWOOD — A man who threatened to kill the Preston County assistant prosecuting attorney in October 2023 was found guilty this week. Mark Randal Lambert is set to be sentenced […]
