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Reedsville VFD chief asks Preston commission where the money is

KINGWOOD — A question about funding was brought to the attention of Preston County commissioners by Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Larew on Tuesday.  Larew asked commissioners when the VFD would get its money from the fire levy funds.   “It’s ...

Ox roast was a great success in Rowlesburg

ROWLESBURG — Live music, bounce houses for children and  a vendor village where local crafts and artisan items were sold were all part of Saturday’s festivities in Rowlesburg.  People were lined up buying tickets for roast beef sandwiches, fries, hot dogs, hamburgers and ...

Council to discuss viability of sidewalk construction

KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council will  seek grant funding to study the economic impact and viability of constructing a sidewalk on the east side of the city.   According to Preston County Economic and Development Association (PCEDA) Director Robbie Baylor, the goal of the ...

Commission left wondering where extra money came from

KINGWOOD — Every government agency worries when money is missing, but that’s not the problem facing the Preston County Commission.   Commissioners’ concern is that the sheriff’s tax office has about $1,050 more than it should.   “I hired an accountant to figure ...