KINGWOOD — Kingwood is moving ahead with plans for improvements to the city pool. Kingwood has the only municipal pool in Preston County. After a four-year closure, […]
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Solid Waste Authority receives $9K grant
Board members consider covers for dumpster KINGWOOD — The Preston County Solid Waste Authority received a $9,000 e-recycling grant. Don Smith, who represents the Preston County […]
Council awaits road ownership verdict
KINGWOOD — Kingwood could learn by March whether the state will return ownership of 10 streets to the town. In August, city council voted to ask the […]
Council considers building permit drafts
KINGWOOD — Building permits and dilapidated buildings were discussed by Kingwood Council recently. On Tuesday, City Clerk Michelle Whetsell presented drafts of two building permits to council. […]
Kingwood Council approves first reading of water rate increase
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved first reading of about 10.5% water rate increase Tuesday. If approved on final reading, the increase will add about $2.16 to minimum […]
Kingwood continues with condemnation on four properties
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council voted Tuesday to send letters to the owners of four properties, letting them know the city plans to demolish the structures. City ordinance […]
Kingwood moves ahead on condemnation
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Condemnation Committee voted recently to proceed with action on five properties, including continuing efforts to identify the owner of one of them. The […]
Kingwood to look into business signs
Wants to know how other entities handle requests KINGWOOD — A city council discussion about business signs, billboards and permits resulted in a decision to check similar […]
Kingwood Water customers face possible rate hike
KINGWOOD -— Kingwood water customers could be facing a 10 1/2% increase in their bills. Clerk Amy DeBerry said due to computer issues documents concerning the proposed […]
Kingwood sees progress in junk cleanup
KINGWOOD — Other Preston County municipalities are contacting Kingwood to learn how it is enforcing its junk ordinances, the mayor said Tuesday. Kingwood developed a new tracking […]
