It’s no secret gas prices go up around holidays. Even with gas prices near $5 — the national average was $4.92 on June 24 — July 4 […]
Author: William Dean, The Dominion Post
FOC spreads awareness, addresses concerns about dam project
KINGWOOD — Work towards Friends of the Cheat’s goal of removing the Albright Power Station’s dam and creating an unobstructed waterway is continuing with public meetings to […]
Empty Bowls gives grants to food based non-profits
MORGANTOWN — The need for food programs, of which Monongalia County is blessed by having many, is only going up. On Thursday, 24 of the organizations that […]
Preston commission applies for security upgrades
KINGWOOD — If the Preston County Commission receives the almost $21,000 it’s asking for, visitors to the courthouse will have a very different view. Commissioners unanimously approved […]
Masontown VFD gets advanced heart monitor
KINGWOOD — Months of work by the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department have resulted in the department obtaining its advanced life-saving certification from the state, meaning medics — […]
Downtown hosts state birthday party
MORGANTOWN — Almost Heaven lived up to its nickname for its 159th birthday on Monday. The cloudy and warm day was the backdrop to a birthday party […]
Preston Schools working to improve school safety
KINGWOOD — The risk of a school shooting is ever present. The recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were murdered, only reiterates […]
Preston Chamber hosts State of the County
The big takeaway from the third-annual State of the County is that things are looking up in Preston County, but there are always challenges to overcome. The […]
Board members, superintendent, honored by Preston BOE
KINGWOOD — It was a time of reminiscing, appreciation and emotion at the most recent Preston County Board of Education meeting, as three titans of the district […]
Preston commissioner takes issue with additional day off for Juneteenth
KINGWOOD — The surprise declaration that the state will observe Juneteenth on June 17 has thrown a wrench into county governance. “Our job is to serve the […]
