KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department said four juveniles were taken to area hospitals after an accident Wednesday afternoon in northern Preston County. Because of their […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Kingwood Council budgets for raises, new equipment for city
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is budgeting for a new truck and employee raises in fiscal year 2019-‘20 but isn’t banking on the new municipal tax to pay […]
Hazelton federal prison warden to retire March 31
HAZELTON — Joe Coakley, warden at the Hazelton federal prison complex, announced his retirement Tuesday. In an email to staff, Coakley wrote, “After 32 years of [Bureau […]
Preston commissioners say action is needed to improve roads
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioner Samantha Stone will co-chair the North Central Roads Caucus, along with Mon County Commissioner Tom Bloom. The announcement came Monday as Preston […]
Preston Humane Society asks commission for $5K to help with spay/neuter efforts
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Humane Society is asking the county commission to contribute $5,000. The Preston Commission hasn’t contributed to the society in the past, but […]
Kingwood , couple settle sewage suit through mediation
KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood has settled a lawsuit filed by a couple who said the city flooded their basement with raw sewage. Charles and Debbie […]
5 Preston teachers receive technology mini grants
KINGWOOD — Five Preston County teachers received this year’s technology mini-grants. Rebekah Stump, Sara Jones, Robin Hagedorn, Claire Jones and Courtney Everline were honored at last week’s […]
Preston BOE settles West Preston construction suit
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education has settled out of court with companies involved in the construction of West Preston School. Preston School Superintendent Steve […]
Man charged with stealing generators that powered stop lights on W.Va. 72
KINGWOOD — A Rowlesburg man is charged with stealing the generators that powered stop lights on a one-lane section of W.Va. 72. Donald Ray Moats, 39, was […]
Incumbents and newcomers on the ballot in Preston town elections
KINGWOOD — Full slates combining new candidates and incumbents are on the ballot in four Preston County communities. Filing ended at midnight Saturday for candidates for city […]
