Parents can sign up now for next week’ s meal deliveries KINGWOOD — On Wednesday, nearly half of Preston County’s 4,300 students will receive delivery of meals for the next […]
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Preston County reports third coronavirus case
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department reported the third confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county Monday evening. The department has started an investigation and will be contacting individuals […]
Preston County food pantries continue to provide
KINGWOOD — All 11 Preston County food pantries are still here to help, according to Tammy Laney, coordinator of Food for Preston. “This past weekend, we served 261 people through […]
No idle hands here: How Prestonians stay busy while isolating
KINGWOOD — With the coronavirus closing bars, restaurants, movie theaters and other non-essential businesses, people have a lot more free time on their hands. Although social distancing has confined people […]
Preston County Commission proposes funding eliminations
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission proposes to eliminate funding for the county health department, volunteer fire departments and economic development in its 2020-21 budget. Commissioners will meet at 9 […]
Preston County suspends homework, meal deliveries for the rest of the week
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools suspended meal and homework deliveries to students for the rest of this week but said a way will be found to ensure students are fed. […]
Preston County has first confirmed COVID-19 case; health dept. says not contracted in Preston
UPDATE: The Preston County Health Department said Wednesday that the county resident who tested positive for coronavirus did not contract the virus in Preston County. The department announced Tuesday that the […]
Kingwood loses downtown businesses
KINGWOOD — Within the past three months, Price Street in Kingwood has lost three businesses. Vapor Hut closed its doors in December. In January, the Brew Ha Ha closed, and […]
Man finds 210-year-old document stamped with the Napoleonic seal
KINGWOOD — Many people dream about what they would do if they found something that connects their family to a historical figure. Jean Guillot, who owns The Preston County Inn […]
Commissioners discuss budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are working with shrinking dollars as they plan for the 2020-21 budget, while the sheriff’s department worries about competing with other agencies for officers. The current […]
