KINGWOOD — Kingwood is collecting more than council expected from its municipal sales tax, but routine bill collections are down. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell said the town received […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Preston County Commissioners decide on 2020-21 tax levy
The Preston County tax office can be contacted at 304-329-0105. KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners kept the tax levy the same for 2020-21, meaning it’s as high as […]
USP Hazelton inmate dies; death not COVID-19 related
HAZELTON — A United States Penitentiary Hazelton inmate’s death is not coronavirus related, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said Wednesday. According to a press release, at about […]
Gov., state asked to not take stimulus funds for overdraft fees
Gov. Jim Justice asked the State Supreme Court to look into who has legal authority to provide debt relief to West Virginians. The governor asked the court […]
Preston County Commission considers using “hero’s pay” grant for ventilators and PPE
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission is considering using some of the governor’s “hero pay” grant to buy ventilators for ambulances and PPE for first responders. On […]
Earth Week: Preston hopes to expand recycling capability for glass and tires
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Solid Waste Authority is working with the Terra Alta Recycling Center on recycling glass and tires. The authority is working with Terra […]
How COVID-19 is affecting road work in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners say they are still communicating with the State Division of Highways (DOH) about road work, but that, like everything else, it has […]
$19K raised through online Ham & Bacon Show
KINGWOOD — Preston High FFA students raised $19,000 through the online Ham & Bacon Show. That’s lower than past years’ receipts, but fewer items were placed up […]
Settlement agreed to between City of Kingwood and former officer
KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood and a former officer agreed to settle the city’s complaint over his departure from the force. The agreement calls for Deputy […]
Kingwood Council votes to increase trash fees by 10-16%
KINGWOOD — Kingwood trash customers, including those who use the city transfer station, are going to see an increase in fees. Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to […]
