NEWBURG – All but two rights-of-way signatures have been obtained for the Independence water project, according to Newburg Mayor Edgar Fortney. Fortney told council Tuesday that he […]
Preston County
DOH updates Preston on road work
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners and representatives of the State Division of Highways (DOH) agreed Monday that the status of Preston County roads is improving, but there’s still […]
Kingwood Planning Commission discusses regulations for signs
KINGWOOD — Debate on changes in Kingwood’s ordinance regulating signs will continue. The city planning commission met Thursday for a public hearing and possible second vote on […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority buys equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority agreed to purchase a new Kawasaki UTV and a five-ton trailer to help with litter cleanup. Money for the […]
Preston adding 19th deputy
KINGWOOD — Because of the money provided by the school levy for a school resource officer, another deputy will be added to the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Kingwood hears complaints of ‘transients’ trespassing, littering and intimidating residents
KINGWOOD — Kingwood’s small town vibe is threatened by a group of people who are trespassing, intimidating residents, littering and possibly using drugs, a businessman told council […]
Arthurdale Heritage applying for National Historic Site designation
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners are endorsing Arthurdale Heritage’s bid to become the first National Historic Site in West Virginia. Arthurdale volunteer Deborah Miller spoke to commissioners Monday […]
Preston agrees to buy land by Caddell tower
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners approved the purchase Monday of .69 acre of land near a communications tower on Caddell Mountain. Frazee Resource Management offered the land to […]
Kingwood Council urged to start enforcement actions against six properties
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council’s enforcement committee is recommending action be started against six properties. Mayor Jean Guillot, who by ordinance sits on the committee, gave the report […]
Kingwood Council considers new businesses, signage
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council was pleased to see business license applications this week but wrestled with whether all the owners’ requests met code. Council approved licenses for […]
