KINGWOOD — Work is ongoing at the Preston County Sheriff’s Department, according to Joe LaRue, county facility manager. LaRue updated commissioners on repairs to the damage done […]
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Preston officials discuss changing mass gathering rules (not because of COVID)
KINGWOOD — With another music festival likely to be held at Marvin’s Mountaintop at the end of June, Preston County officials met to discuss making changes to […]
Preston County Commission looks at future of its vehicles
KINGWOOD — The takeaway from a Preston County Commission work session to discuss the county’s vehicle fleet is it’s time to start thinking about and planning for […]
Preston Commission spends some CARES funds; gets update on stream blockage project
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved the expenditure of about $105,000 in CARES funding at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The unanimous vote funds 20 Tasers […]
Preston police make multiple drug arrests at and near music festival
MASONTOWN — Law enforcement in Preston County made multiple arrests at and around Marvin’s Mountain where Resonance Festival was held over the weekend. The festival was expected […]
Pritt settles into new role as sheriff
Former police officer says he needs no chief deputy, can do both jobs KINGWOOD — Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt said he’s looking forward to the next four […]
Sheriff reviews time in position
KINGWOOD — Preston Sheriff Dan Loughrie said he and his wife, Donna, are looking forward to spending time with their children and grandchildren who live out of […]
Preston Commission agrees to pay deputies for unused vacation and comp days
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners agreed Thursday to a buy out and/or trade off of comp and vacation days sheriff’s deputies would lose Dec. 31 because they […]
Commission discusses deputies’ vacation, sick days
KINGWOOD — The Preston Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday to further discuss whether to allow deputy sheriffs to convert unused vacation days to sick days, […]
Paul Pritt leads race for Preston Sheriff
KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, Republican Paul “Moe” Pritt received 10,915 votes in his bid for sheriff, and his opponent, […]
