Tires, litter, dump sites among issues in need of solutions KINGWOOD — Dilapidated buildings, rails-to-trails, illegal dumpsites, litter and tires. Preston County Litter Officer Jay Sowers said […]
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Preston food insecurity continues to rise
Pantries see 26% increase in need among residents KINGWOOD — Food assistance needs continue to rise in Preston County as the pandemic stretches on. “Following an initial […]
Postcast 51 Year in Review – December 25, 2020
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Preston Magistrate Eugene Jenkins retires
KINGWOOD — Keep an open mind. That’s one of the most important things for anyone elected to judge their fellows, retiring Preston County Magistrate Eugene Jenkins said. […]
Preston County leads the state in percent positivity for COVID-19
KINGWOOD — Preston County had the state’s highest percent positivity rate as of Christmas Eve, according to health officials. The Preston County Health Department posted that and […]
Preston ‘Shop with a Deputy’ gives gifts to 40 children
KINGWOOD — More than 40 children received a special Christmas treat this year thanks to Shop with a Deputy and Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo. Preston County Sheriff’s Capt. […]
Preston County government offices continue COVID prevention practices
KINGWOOD — Preston County government buildings are open to walk-in traffic again, but officials stress face coverings, social distancing, making appointments and doing business online. County Administrator […]
Preston hires new high school principal
KINGWOOD — An experienced educator who is no stranger to Preston County is the new principal at the county’s only high school. The Preston County Board of […]
Preston County has six more COVID-19 deaths
KINGWOOD— The Preston County Health Department verified six additional COVID-19 deaths Monday, bringing the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 25. Preston Health Department […]
Kingwood woman charged with child abuse creating risk of injury
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood woman is charged with child abuse creating risk of injury after an officer said he encountered noxious fumes and drug paraphernalia near a […]