KINGWOOD — If the weather holds, the dam at the J.W. Ruby Research Farm could be substantially complete by the end of January, a Public Service District […]
Government
Officials tackle charter schools, cannabis in 19
West Virginia lawmakers had plenty to keep them busy during the 2019 session, including controversial topics of charter schools, medical cannabis and campus carry. Charter schools Easily […]
Justice approves terminations of instructor, cadets, following ‘Nazi salute’ photo investigation
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice has approved the recommendations offered by Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Jim Sandy regarding the photo of Division of Corrections […]
Kingwood business owners have differing views of success of Christmas season
KINGWOOD — Some Kingwood merchants say business was up over the Christmas holiday, while others said they saw a decrease in customers. But, said some, if business […]
The Preston Workshop honors employees, supporters at dinner
REEDSVILLE — The Preston Workshop honored employees, their families and supporters at its annual dinner, recently. Now 42 years old, the workshop and its Hickory Ridge Farms […]
Unsheltered homeless count in county to be announced Jan. 22-23
Having declared its frenetic initial push a success, the Home for the Holidays initiative — new name coming — is looking to transition forward. Representatives of the […]
Mobile home removed from Albright floodplain over weekend
KINGWOOD — A mobile home the Town of Albright went to court to force the removal of is no longer in town. The home was moved during […]
Grandfamilies Program Coming to Preston County
Are you a grandparent suddenly raising a grandchild? Do you need help finding resources and services? An eight-week Healthy Grandfamilies program will begin March 3 at Newburg […]
Kingwood Council still on case of dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Work continues on eliminating dilapidated buildings in Kingwood. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Recorder Bill Robertson said a building on South Price Street is scheduled […]
CHIP program expands maternity coverage
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services said the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program added more maternity coverage, covering additional conditions, as well as older […]
