KINGWOOD — The check isn’t in the mail yet, but FEMA cleanup funds from 2012’s Superstorm Sandy are closer to arriving, state officials told the Preston County […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Hopemont State Hospital hosts annual Geri-Olympics
KINGWOOD — The skies were dull outside, but inside, Hopemont State Hospital was filled with music and excitement Thursday, at the annual Geri-Olympics North. “This is only […]
ASE Summer Gardening program concludes for West Preston
ARTHURDALE — Summer student gardening programs came to an end this week in Preston County. Through a $19,000 supplemental grant to Preston County’s 21st Century Schools program, […]
Family’s lawsuit against MCA and W.Va. National Guard lingers on
KINGWOOD — Six years after Gaitlin Jones died, his family’s lawsuit against the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) and West Virginia National Guard is still in the courts. […]
Kingwood Police investigate egg-throwing incidents
KINGWOOD — Police are investigating incidents of eggs being thrown at parked cars in Preston County. Kingwood Police Chief Charlie Haney said Tuesday that his department has […]
Homelessness on the decline for Preston County Schools
KINGWOOD — Last year, nearly 90 students in Preston County Schools met the definition of homelessness. Being homeless doesn’t always mean living under a bridge or in […]
Week-long camp helps incoming freshmen get acclimated to Preston High School
KINGWOOD — Freshman year of high school can be scary. “Our ninth grade struggles every year,” Carol Riley, attendance coordinator for Preston County Schools, said. “It’s a […]
Kingwood City Council to submit proposal for municipal tax to state tax office
KINGWOOD — The next step in implementing a municipal tax in Kingwood is to submit the proposal to the state tax department. In addition to the proposed […]
Storm water still a concern for Kingwood Council
KINGWOOD — Controlling storm water through ordinance enforcement and city boards was discussed again by Kingwood Council this week. Kingwood Sewer Board Chairman Randy Plum reported what […]
Preston BOE president talks new programs; roof leak at Bruceton School
KINGWOOD — New Preston Board of Education President Jack Keim, returning from a statewide retreat for board presidents, says other counties operate programs that could be mimicked. […]
