The American Red Cross says less than 38% of the U.S. population are eligible donors; on average, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. To […]
Preston County
Tunnelton mayor expresses concern over Denver buying water from Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Tunnelton Mayor Brian Harris said he has concerns about the response should Denver decide to buy water from Kingwood rather than Tunnelton. At a Tuesday […]
Thrasher Engineering asks board to honor 10-year-old contract
KINGWOOD — Misinformation could have put phase two of a water project on hold, according to Clay Riley, vice president of business development for engineering firm The […]
Preston Commission urges Health Dept. to support Medical Cannabis Act
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners support implementation of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act and urge the Preston Health Department to do the same. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday […]
Preston Commission adopts ADA guidelines allowing for service dogs in county buildings, not other animals
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners have adopted Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for service dogs as the policy for dogs allowed in county buildings. Several months ago, […]
Preston Commission endorses eliminating inventory tax
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners endorse elimination of the business and inventory tax, as long as the legislature finds something to replace it in the budgets of […]
Preston Footnotes
Golf Bash Are you ready for an early spring? A ticket to the Kingwood Rotary’s Golf Bash may be just what you need. Doors will open at […]
Managing diabetes can be a group effort
KINGWOOD — According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and 90% to 95% of […]
Newburg water supplies affected by old mine
NEWBURG — At least 30 residents attended the State Division of Environmental Protection’s Division of Mining and Reclamation meeting Tuesday on water coming from a mine near […]
Reedsville Council approves West Street exit for Rails-to-Trails, nixing Long Alley approach
REEDSVILLE — Preston County Parks and Recreation (PCPaR) will have a Rails-to-Trails exit coming off West Street, instead of Long Alley. Mayor Jason Titus said the decision […]
