KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday, making the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Dave Price asked the commission to […]
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Kingwood Council grants variance to winter parking ordinance
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council granted a variance to the winter parking ordinance this week and agreed the 41-year-old law needs revisions. Attorney Hilary Bright asked council to […]
Proposed policy sets seven standards for effective schools
KINGWOOD — A proposed state education policy revision would change the way county schools are evaluated. “Basically, under Policy 2322, the state is going back to seven […]
PSD 1 line flushing may affect personal water lines
KINGWOOD — Public Service District 1 is flushing lines to eliminate material that has collected in them, PSD 1 Operator Danny Layton said this week. That’s pushing […]
Kingwoord considers increasing rate for garbage collection for first time in a decade
KINGWOOD — Kingwood doesn’t appear to charge enough for garbage collection and recycling to pay for the services, so council is considering the first garbage rate increase […]
Preston County Commission awaits marijuana application notice
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners haven’t received notice of any medical marijuana applications, County Administrator Kathy Mace said Tuesday. Last week, county Health Department Director V.J. Davis told […]
Preston BOE votes 5-0 to restore school bus route on Deaker Road
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education has heard several complaints over the past several months about changes to bus routes but made few alterations. Monday, […]
In Preston, magistrate positions draw largest number of filers on first day
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s three magistrate positions attracted more candidates on the first day of filing than other offices. Incumbent Magistrate P.L. Grimm, of Rowlesburg, filed for […]
DOH hopes design helps fix problems at Tunnelton underpass
TUNNELTON — A possible solution to flooding and other problems at the Tunnelton underpass could soon be addressed, according to Brent Walker, director of communications for the […]
Pitzer named 2020 River Hero for fighting for improved water quality
KINGWOOD — It’s surreal, Amanda Pitzer tweeted, after learning she is one of five people named a 2020 River Hero. You earned it, said those who nominated […]
