Regional jail costs have risen. Read more about the cost to Mon and Preston counties and what officials think could ease the burden HERE By Will Dean […]
Preston County
Preston Commission says bad roads holding back economic development
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners said roads are holding back economic development in the county. It’s the latest in a years-long discussion commissioners have had on road conditions. […]
Courthouse Annex reopens to walk-in traffic
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — The Preston County Courthouse Annex will reopen to walk-in traffic Monday, but with some limitations. Last week the building was closed to walk-in traffic, […]
More than just cash funding
Preston County Commission outlines contributions to the local health department KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners say they support the county health department, but one commissioner said that […]
Commission discusses poor road conditions and DOH action
New year, same topic KINGWOOD — It may be 2021, but the topic at this week’s Preston County Commission meeting smacked of 2018: Roads. In April 2018, […]
Preston Commission elects new president, sets meeting times
KINGWOOD — Don Smith will lead the Preston County Commission as its president over the next year. Smith was elected 3-0 Tuesday at the commission’s first meeting […]
Family Resource Network continues to offer community support amid pandemic
KINGWOOD — Preston County Caring Council Family Resource Network is continuing to work with other agencies to provide services to local residents in need. Due to […]
COVID-19 rate highest in state
KINGWOOD — Commissioners heard a bleak update from Preston Health Department Administrator V.J. Davis Tuesday. Davis told the commission Preston County now has the highest incident and […]
Clean ups find excess of trash needing disposal
Tires, litter, dump sites among issues in need of solutions KINGWOOD — Dilapidated buildings, rails-to-trails, illegal dumpsites, litter and tires. Preston County Litter Officer Jay Sowers said […]
Preston County government offices continue COVID prevention practices
KINGWOOD — Preston County government buildings are open to walk-in traffic again, but officials stress face coverings, social distancing, making appointments and doing business online. County Administrator […]
