KINGWOOD – The Blueprint Community Committee is working to attract more businesses to downtown Kingwood. Kingwood City Clerk Michelle Whetsell, who is also a member of the Blueprint Community Committee, […]
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Hopemont Hospital among those to close, if bill passes
KINGWOOD – House Bill 2626 was introduced last week by the House of Delegates Health and Human Resources Committee in an effort to close four state-owned hospitals, one of which […]
Seeds really are amazing things
I’m going on the record as saying seeds are amazing. These often tiny little things have such potential, such power. Take for example the milkweed plant seed. Small, brown, and […]
Sunday predicted to bring a break from the ice
The Morgantown area once again received heavy snow showers Wednesday night, resulting in several car accidents and motorist assist calls in Monongalia County Thursday. According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul […]
Preston Dive Team requests funds for equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Dive Team is seeking financial help to buy gear. At the Tuesday meeting of the Preston County Commission, Commissioner Samantha Stone said she received a […]
Preston Commission revisits roads
KINGWOOD – Last week, Preston officials met with West Virginia Division of Highways engineers to discuss roads. At Tuesday’s Preston County Commission meeting, one commissioner suggested that meeting become a […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinic issues most doses yet to Preston residents
KINGWOOD — Preston County Health Department held its largest COVID-19 vaccine clinic yet Friday at Craig Civic Center, issuing 328 doses to area residents 65 and older. “We have the […]
DOH outlines Preston County road repair plan
KINGWOOD — A spring pothole blitz is going on in Preston County, according to a PowerPoint presentation presented by the West Virginia Division of Highways. Darby Clayton, deputy state engineer […]
Preston Commission learns all county employees wanting a vaccine will get second dose this week
KINGWOOD – County employees will be receiving their second COVID-19 vaccination by Friday. County Administrator Kathy Mace said everyone who wanted the vaccination has received it. At the Feb. 2 […]
No one files to run for Reedsville mayor, recorder
REEDSVILLE – The town of Reedsville had no candidate filings for Mayor or Recorder. Recorder Sandy Kisner said the charter for the town and/or state will be followed in regards […]










