KINGWOOD — Work is ongoing at the Preston County Sheriff’s Department, according to Joe LaRue, county facility manager. LaRue updated commissioners on repairs to the damage done by a December water line break that sent 700,000 gallons of water through the building. “About 75% of ...
KINGWOOD -- With another music festival likely to be held at Marvin’s Mountaintop at the end of June, Preston County officials met to discuss making changes to the county’s mass gathering ordinance. “Do you want to change anything and how do you want to change it so we can get ...
KINGWOOD -- The takeaway from a Preston County Commission work session to discuss the county’s vehicle fleet is it’s time to start thinking about and planning for the future. “I think initially, it was because we were in desperate need,” County Administrator Kathy Mace said. “Our ...
KINGWOOD -- The Preston County Commission approved the expenditure of about $105,000 in CARES funding at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The unanimous vote funds 20 Tasers and supporting equipment for sheriff’s deputies, $32,000 for the county clerk, $10,000 for county commission ...
MASONTOWN -- Law enforcement in Preston County made multiple arrests at and around Marvin’s Mountain where Resonance Festival was held over the weekend. The festival was expected to draw a crowd of around 10,000 people. Early entry began Sept. 15 and the festival was held Sept. ...
Former police officer says he needs no chief deputy, can do both jobs KINGWOOD — Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt said he’s looking forward to the next four years as sheriff. Pritt, who was recently elected Preston County sheriff, spent more than 27 years as a police officer ...