ARTHURDALE — the Midway Getters 4-H Club delivered a forest of trees to West Preston School Thursday. For about 15 years, the club has given trees to […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Preston man charged with filing fraudulent insurance claims
KINGWOOD — State Police have charged a Newburg man with filing fraudulent insurance claims and obtaining money by false pretenses. According to a criminal complaint by Sgt. […]
DEP to try new foam in attempt to stop Brocum Mine fire
NEWBURG — An underground mine fire in southern Preston County “likely” jumped the barrier installed two years ago by the State Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP […]
Kingwood acts to deter theft and illegal dumping at trash transfer station
KINGWOOD — After a former city transfer station employee was charged with stealing money, Kingwood Council is making some changes at the station. And not just to […]
Preston Schools add positions funded by levy
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education approved the creation of three new teaching positions this week, two to be paid from levy funds. And board […]
ChalleNGe Academy suit in cadet’s death settled
KINGWOOD — A suit filed five years ago by the father of a Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy cadet who died is being settled out of court. Gatlin Jones, […]
Preston wrestling programs looking for better practice facilities
KINGWOOD — Representatives of Preston County’s wrestling programs would like to find a better, permanent home for the programs to practice. Preston Mat Club, middle and Preston […]
Jury finds Preston man not guilty of attempted murder and making threats
KINGWOOD — A Preston County jury found John Richard Henson not guilty last week of attempted first-degree murder and threatening terroristic acts. Henson, 36, was charged in February […]
Former Kingwood city employee charged with stealing more than $30,000
KINGWOOD — A former Kingwood city worker is charged with stealing more than $30,000 while working at the garbage transfer station. Dana Robert Cobb, 27, of Terra […]
Preston school board hears protests over unequal class size
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education heard objections to cutting Kingwood Elementary teaching positions Monday, along with predictions the cuts could result in future school […]
