KINGWOOD — The Preston County Courthouse Annex will be closed to walk-in traffic Monday through Wednesday to allow for “deep cleaning.” According to a press release issued Thursday afternoon, “the […]
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‘Be a Santa to a Senior’
Program continues through Dec. 12 Some seniors in Preston and Monongalia counties could find surprises under their trees this year. “The Be a Santa to a Senior program brings so […]
Preston restaurants struggling to survive in age of COVID-19
KINGWOOD — Dismal, is how Jean Guillot described his business at The Preston County Inn. “Traffic is down and there is not even as many takeout orders,” he said. Guillot […]
Preston judge asks county officials to enforce mask wearing among employees
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer asked the Preston County Commission to enforce mask wearing by all county employees. He cited the governor’s executive order on masks. “What I’m […]
Preston now has 15 COVID-19 deaths, numbers of new cases continue to rise
KINGWOOD — Preston County had three more COVID-19 related deaths over the weekend and is nearing `1,000 confirmed cases of the virus. Over the weekend, the State Department of Health […]
Promoting the Arts
Preston Community Arts Center faces challenges, continues its mission KINGWOOD — COVID-19 has made it a little tougher, but the Preston Community Arts Center continues to promote the arts through […]
Center provides 283 families with meals
KINGWOOD — Catholic Charities Raymond Wolfe Center provided food to 73 more families this November than last year, despite being open one less day a week. Alix Evans, director of […]
Prosecuting attorney retires after 20 years
KINGWOOD — After 20 years of service to Preston County, Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Snyder III is retiring. Snyder said he has served five terms as Preston prosecutor and served […]
Tunnelton underpass plan coming soon
TUNNELTON — Work to address flooding problems in the Tunnelton underpass and on W.Va. 26 continues, according to the state. Michael Cronin, West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 […]
Preston COVID cases continue to grow, 12 deaths attributed to virus
UPDATE: The Preston County Health Department has noted the 12th death COVID-19 in the county. The victim was an 82-year-old man. KINGWOOD — Preston County is coming out on the […]
