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Paying taxes in Preston County will soon be a little easier

KINGWOOD — Soon, the public will be able to drop off tax payments in a box outside the Preston County Tax Office. During Wednesday's Preston County Commission meeting, Jennifer Lewis, chief tax deputy, said the box will be used for tax payments only.  She said a notice on the ...

Friends of Cheat announces Preston Trail Towns project partners

TUNNELTON –- Friends of the Cheat announced its first class of 2021, Preston Trail Towns Partner Project Partners. Kelley Burd-Huss said the project is an innovative community economic development program funded by the FOC's initial $3.2 million RECREATE AML Pilot Grant. "The FOC and ...

Rowlesburg to receive new tree seedlings near VFD

ROWLESBURG -- The bank of the Cheat River near the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department on Chestnut Street will soon be home to 100 seedlings. The seedlings are being planted to help shore up the banks of the river. The seedlings, from the West Virginia State Nursery's Mountaineer ...

Caring Council Family Resources director to retire April 15

KINGWOOD –- After 27 years of service, Barb Thorn, director of the Caring Council Family Resource Network, is retiring.  Her last day is April 15. The Preston County FRN is among the top five nonprofits in the resources it brings into West Virginia. During her tenure as director, ...

Arthurdale Heritage to offer chicken and biscuits lunch April 18

KINGWOOD -- Arthurdale Heritage will host a $10 take-out-only creamed chicken and biscuits lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 18. Pre-orders are required and can be made at www.arthurdaleheritage.org/shop.  Volunteers will wear masks and gloves, and will bring the meals to ...