KINGWOOD — For a few minutes it looked like the Monday evening meeting of the Kingwood Sewer Board would not take place. The only member present was […]
Preston County
Preston County Schools moving to remote learning; sports, extracurriculars canceled
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools is switching to remote learning effective Sept. 14. Superintendent Stephen Wotring announced the closure of schools at about 12:30 p.m. Monday. “Unfortunately […]
Preston Commissioner wants to boost EMS services
KINGWOOD — Preston County has wonderful EMS services, but they need a boost to improve their services. That’s why Commissioner Dave Price wants to inject about $400,000 […]
‘I can just vividly play it out in my mind’
The events of Sept. 11, 2001, touched every part of America, and Preston County was no exception. Preston County Administrator Kathy Mace was then a county commissioner […]
Researchers hope to learn from historical Arthurdale homes
MORGANTOWN — Two Virginia Tech professors are researching how the original Arthurdale homes have survived advancements in technology and consumer expectations. Lisa Tucker and Gregory Galford, both […]
Preston Commission gets report on flooding
KINGWOOD — Preston County Office of Emergency Management/911 is collecting damage reports related to Hurricane Ida and is working to clear blocked streams before another significant rain. […]
Health dept. administrator to Preston Commission: Rise in COVID cases ‘significant’
KINGWOOD — COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country and Preston County is no exception. As of Monday, the county’s infection rate was 63.24% and its positivity […]
Flooding returns
MASONTOWN — Burke Road in Masontown continues to be an issue for the residents and businesses located on it. The road is a shortcut from W.Va. 7 […]
Preston Circuit Clerk’s office needs storage space
KINGWOOD — Circuit Court records must be physically kept for 75 years and the Preston County Circuit Clerk needs more space to store old case files. County […]
Mask protest in Preston Co.
KINGWOOD — Not all Preston County parents agree with the current school mask mandate. Roughly 20 parents, some with their children, protested the mandate Friday. They stood […]
