KINGWOOD — If the Preston County Commission receives the almost $21,000 it’s asking for, visitors to the courthouse will have a very different view. Commissioners unanimously approved […]
Preston County
Preston Chamber hosts State of the County
The big takeaway from the third-annual State of the County is that things are looking up in Preston County, but there are always challenges to overcome. The […]
Board members, superintendent, honored by Preston BOE
KINGWOOD — It was a time of reminiscing, appreciation and emotion at the most recent Preston County Board of Education meeting, as three titans of the district […]
Preston gathers to discuss ARPA fund spending
KINGWOOD — One would expect a meeting between the government and community members at 2 p.m. on a sunny Friday to be lightly attended — mostly by […]
Classroom libraries must be inventoried because of new law
KINGWOOD — Senate Bill 704, passed in the most-recent legislative session, requires schools to publish a syllabus so parents know exactly what is being taught. Its implementation […]
Preston BOE recognizes employees of the year
KINGWOOD — On Monday, the Preston County Board of Education recognized three outstanding employees. Jared Brewer, a math teacher at Bruceton School, was named 2021-22 teacher of […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s […]
Now vending: KNOWLEDGE — Bruceton School unveils book machine
BRUCETON MILLS — Vending machines typically dispense snacks, but the one in Bruceton School’s cafeteria spits out food for the brain. Students earn tokens in class, which […]
Commission votes to spend $3K on extended warranty for scanner
KINGWOOD — The X-ray scanner in Preston County’s courthouse is now protected by the five-year extended warranty. And the offer didn’t come by robocall. The yearly cost […]
Preston Circuit Clerk gets grant
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Circuit Clerk’s Office received a grant to help digitize records. The records management grant is from the West Virginia Department of Arts, […]