KINGWOOD — The Preston County Animal Shelter is open to the public but with some changes due to COVID-19. Shelter secretary Samantha Hostutler said individuals interested in […]
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Buckwheat pageant debuts royalty
KINGWOOD — “This is not the pageant we imagined four months ago,” Preston County Buckwheat Festival 2020 General Chairman Buddy Turner said Saturday, but together we made […]
State fairs and festivals forced to adapt
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Fair Board of Directors will decide Monday whether or not to hold a fair this year. Fairs and festivals are a longstanding […]
Keep bugs away with DIY repellent
MORGANTOWN — Those of us continuing to observe quarantine have begun our big migration: from house to porch. Morning coffee outdoors, computer work relocated from home office […]
Peaceful protest unites community
“None of us are safe until everyone is safe.” That’s a sentiment expressed by Tracy Brady, who was one of hundreds of participants at a peaceful protest […]
West Virginia Botanic Garden workshops return this weekend
The West Virginia Botanic Garden starts back up with public programming this weekend.Learn how to take photos of people like a pro with the Outdoor Portrait Photography […]
Preston County is one step closer to having a glass recycling program
KINGWOOD — Preston County is one step closer to glass recycling. Members of the Preston County Solid Waste Board voted Wednesday to submit an application for a […]
Preston County courthouse annex will be closed election night due to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — No one will be allowed inside the Preston County courthouse annex on election night except workers, and results will only be posted online and on […]
Marilla Park Pool is open for the summer season, with restrictions
COVID-19 has changed most everything. That includes having fun in the pool. Marilla Park Pool opened earlier this week, with restrictions. Krepps Pool opens for the season […]
Man turns himself in after murdering girlfriend’s father
A man who turned himself in to Monongalia County law enforcement for a Grafton murder was living with his victim. That’s according to Taylor County Sheriff Terry […]
