Preston County News

The birthday is but a notice on the door. "Congrats," it reads. "You've made it this far.

Make plans this year to attend some of the outstanding events planned for the state's 150th birthday.

In this 1862 magazine illustration, Union soldiers relax during a break from guarding the B&O Railroad bridge over the Cheat River at Rowlesburg in Preston County, a target of the 1863 Jones-Imboden Raid.

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. -- The U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton is looking to fill 300 new positions, from clerical staff to correctional officers.

Janice I. Martin, age 83, of Glenville, W.Va., departed this life at 8:55 a.m. April 30, 2013, in the St.

Facing criticism from teachers, staff and union officials, the Barbour County Board of Education voted this week to rescind an earlier decision that would have taken away employees' optical and dental insurance benefits in the 2013-2014 school year budget.