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WWII veterans share their experiences

KINGWOOD — One of Preston County’s few remaining World War II veterans is the oldest member of the Preston County Honor Guard. He was on hand at the observance in Kingwood Thursday. “I’m slowing down a bit,” Foster Huffman,  96, said. “I’ve been a member of the Honor ...

Preston EMS gets first round of CARES funding

KINGWOOD -- The Preston County Commission unanimously voted to reimburse the county’s EMS services the cost of workers compensation in 2020 using CARES funding. In total, $70,036 will be distributed to Union, Terra Alta, KAMP and Bruceton Mills ambulance services after proof is received ...

Veterans’ Assembly Returns

Decade-old tradition makes a comeback to Preston Middle KINGWOOD — A decade-old tradition was brought back Tuesday to Preston Middle School. Principal Paul Martin said the school’s Veterans’ Assembly couldn’t be held last year due to COVID. He said this year, the school reached ...

Say goodbye to Albright School

Owner hopes to salvage much of the rock, boards and more  ALBRIGHT — In 2016, the last class reunion was held in the old Albright School. Reunion organizer Jessica Tice, an alumna of the school, opened the reunion to all past students as well as faculty staff and ...

Preston County student support team works to keep kids in school

KINGWOOD -- It takes teamwork to make sure as many students as possible are attending school. “We developed a student support team that has everyone who works to support our students in the county office,” said Laura Shaffer, director of attendance and student support services for ...