KINGWOOD — Parents of six children filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer and three others, saying their constitutional rights were violated. […]
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New Preston circuit clerk sworn in
KINGWOOD — Lisa Leishman was sworn in Wednesday as Preston County’s new circuit clerk. Leishman will fulfill the remainder of the term of Circuit Clerk Betsy Castle, […]
High court upholds Tewalt’s strangulation conviction
Denies circuit’s lifetime protection order for victim KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Steven Tewalt and denied his motion for a new […]
Tunnelton woman found guilty of child abuse causing death of a toddler
KINGWOOD — A Preston County jury debated less than two hours Friday before convicting Kelly Marie Tusing of causing the death of a 13-month-old girl by child […]
Long-time Preston Circuit Clerk Betsy Castle is retiring
KINGWOOD — Long-time Preston Circuit Clerk Betsy Castle is retiring Oct. 31. Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer signed an order Wednesday, announcing Castle’s retirement and appointing Deputy […]
New venue considered for trial
COVID-19 places limitations on court occupancy KINGWOOD — COVID-19 will play a major role in the murder trial of Aaron Glenn Hoard in 2021. At a motions […]