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Tunnelton asks commission to help fund water line extension

KINGWOOD — The town of Tunnelton is seeking funding for the Fortney Road water line extension. If funded, the extension will add seven new customers to the town’s water service. David Watson, an engineer with Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. from Bridgeport, said the ...

Preston Chamber hosts State of the County

The big takeaway from the third-annual State of the County is that things are looking up in Preston County, but there are always challenges to overcome. The event, hosted by the Preston County Chamber of Commerce, gave residents an opportunity to learn about topics such as health care, ...

Preston gathers to discuss ARPA fund spending

KINGWOOD — One would expect a meeting between the government and community members at 2 p.m. on a sunny Friday to be lightly attended — mostly by those whose job it is to be there. Instead, seating ran out as more than 50 Prestonians gathered at the Kingwood Election Center to voice ...

Preston to hold community ARPA meeting

KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. "As part of the ARPA process, it's important that you have community involvement,” County Administrator Kathy Mace said. “And if you remember, I've reported ...

Preston County buildings to be equipped with AEDs

KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for its buildings at its most recent meeting.  Commissioner Don Smith first floated the idea years ago but it got lost in the shuffle that is governance. He brought the idea up ...

Preston Commission gives more money to EMS services

KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to give $61,802.99 from its CARES money to the county’s EMS services to help with expenses from the last quarter. However, Commissioner Dave Price’s initial request was to obligate another $253,434 for additional expenses for the next ...