KINGWOOD — Albright volunteer firefighter Charles W. Miller lost his life Sunday while responding to the station for a brush fire. On his Facebook page, firefighter Matthew Feather posted, “It […]
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Patients need Hopemont to stay open, delegates say
KINGWOOD – A bill (HB 2626) introduced Feb. 18 by the House of Delegates Health and Human Resources Committee in an effort to close four state-owned hospitals, one of which […]
Hearing reveals details in Uphold murder
KINGWOOD – During a preliminary hearing Friday, the Preston County Magistrate Court found probable cause regarding the first-degree murder charges against Stephanie Michelle Heath. Heath, 34, and Zachary Craig Saunders, 34, […]
Man dies of gunshot wound in domestic violence incident
MORGANTOWN — On Sunday, the Preston County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia State Police responded to a reported shooting in the Valley Point area of Preston County, according to […]
Missing 92-year-old woman found
MORGANTOWN — Margaret Messenger, 92, who went missing Tuesday, has been found alive, according to a spokesperson for the Preston County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Preston […]
Farmers in select counties may be eligible for pasture pilot programs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia farmers in five select areas of the state who want to manage weeds, increase production and conserve soil on their farmland are eligible to participate in […]
Puppy scam heartbreaking for family
KINGWOOD – Preston County resident Peggy Savage was looking forward to a new member of the family. Instead, she was scammed. Savage was trying to find a basset hound puppy. […]
Preston Cleanup Committee ready with new ordinance proposal
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Cleanup Committee will soon be presenting its proposed ordinance to the county commission. The ordinance was approved at the board’s Wednesday morning meeting. Its working […]
Kingwood Council considers allowing ATVs on streets
KINGWOOD – The City of Kingwood is considering an ordinance that would allow ATVs on Kingwood city streets, in accordance with West Virginia State code. Councilman Mike Lipscomb said he […]
Preston Commission gets COVID update; cases continue, more doses coming
KINGWOOD — Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the first active case of COVID in Preston County. In an update to commissioners, VJ Davis, director of the Preston County Health […]
