KINGWOOD — Preston County is in dire need of more mental health resources. That’s the message Susan Hooten, a concerned citizen, brought to the Preston County Commission […]
Preston County
Preston Commission adopts annexation application
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved an application form for submitting annexation by minor boundary adjustment requests, as the town of Reedsville looks to bring the […]
Preston Commission to allow needle exchange program
KINGWOOD — In a 2-1 vote at its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Preston County Commission decided to allow Mylan Puskar Health Right to operate a harm […]
Masks no longer mandated in Preston County Schools
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools changed t’s COVID-19 protocols Monday, effectively removing its mask mandate. The Board of Education unanimously voted to follow the most recent West […]
Preston County town trying to upgrade sewer system
KINGWOOD — Reedsville is looking to expand and address issues with its sewer system. Mayor Dennis Pierson briefed the Preston County Commission on the challenges facing the […]
SNAP Stretch funding cut, program asks commission for help
KINGWOOD — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Stretch program doubles or triples benefits when they are spent at qualified West Virginia farmer’s markets, including two in […]
Discipline in schools a concern
Preston County Board of Education member Pam Feathers wants to take a look at the district’s discipline policy, particularly how it handles violent offenses. “I have a […]
Preston commission hears IT plans for next year
KINGWOOD — itMindshare, the company that handles Preston County’s IT infrastructure, presented its recommendations for the 2022-23 fiscal year at the most recent Preston County Commission meeting. […]
Kingwood Elementary library flooded
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Elementary’s principal and a Preston County Board of Education member gave a thank you to everyone who helped when a flood caused by malfunctioning […]
Preston County Youth Center looks to start after-school programming
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Youth Center wants to help parents spend more quality time with their kids in the evening. “We’re taking over the part of […]
