KINGWOOD — The Preston County Grand Jury issued nearly 40 indictments Tuesday. Among those charged, the jury indicted John David Dietz III, 28, of Reedsville, on a charge of […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Preston considering additional fees on recording deeds
KINGWOOD — Next month, Preston County Commissioners will consider raising recording fees for property transactions. County Clerk Linda Huggins brought the proposal to Commissioners Dave Price, Don […]
U.S. Census wants Preston Commissioners’ help with 2020 census
KINGWOOD — A representative of the U.S. Census talked with Preston Commissioners Monday about ensuring that every Prestonian is counted in the 2020 census. Donnie L. Tucker, […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce endorses school levy
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the Preston County School levy. The chamber board of directors voted on the matter, it said in […]
Kingwood to discuss maintenance of South Price Street
KINGWOOD — Who is responsible for maintaining a section of South Price Street referred to locally as Hospital Hill? That’s the issue Kingwood Council will take up […]
Four Hazelton prison workers injured; staff works without pay during government shutdown
HAZELTON — The high-security U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton is on lockdown Friday after an incident this morning in which an inmate assaulted multiple staff. According to Richard Heldreth, […]
Denver Water Association asks Preston Commission for help
KINGWOOD — The Denver Water Association (DWA) is asking the Preston County Commission for help obtaining a building to house equipment and an office. Anthony Powell, president […]
Lawsuit filed by former Kingwood police officers partially dismissed
KINGWOOD — Kingwood, the mayor and two former police officers have agreed to dismiss three of the six counts in a civil suit filed by the officers. […]
Preston swears in new commissioner
KINGWOOD — Preston’s newest county commissioner was sworn in Wednesday. Republican Samantha Stone beat out seven others for the spot vacated by Craig Jennings, who chose not […]
Preston pushing for state transportation secretary to tour roads
KINGWOOD — New year, old topic. That was the feeling at Wednesday’s Preston County Commission meeting, as Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha Stone discussed the state […]
