KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, candidates for Preston sheriff took time Wednesday to thank their supporters. Three Republicans and one […]
Preston County
Preston voter turnout up from May 2018 Primary
KINGWOOD — Preston had an estimated voter turnout of 46.73% Tuesday. And ballots from some of the county’s 19,466 registered voters are still coming in, County Clerk […]
Huggins takes only contested seat on Preston BOE
KINGWOOD — With all 28 precincts reporting, unofficial results Tuesday showed Bruce Huggins winning the only contested seat on the Preston County Board of Education. There were […]
BOE hopes for more varied choices in summer meal boxes
KINGWOOD — As the summer food program for children begins in Preston County, the county board of education said it hopes for more variety in the food. […]
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 […]
Preston County Health Department warns commissioners that COVID-19 is in the community
KINGWOOD — Preston County residents have comforted themselves with the thought the county’s COVID-19 cases were travel related. “We need to stop kidding ourselves. It is in […]
Newburg begins construction on water lines for Independence after 12 years
NEWBURG — Twelve years after talks began to extend a water line from Newburg to the former Independence School, construction has begun. Newburg has worked toward providing […]
Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots, must be returned by June 8 or postmarked by June 9
KINGWOOD — Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots and the county clerk has received 3,389 back. Wednesday is the last day the Preston County Clerk’s office […]
Preston County Commissioners deny request for exception to hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners denied a request for an exception to its hiring freeze. The request to hire the employee was made by Preston County Assessor […]
