Hechler Leads In West Virginia Democratic Primary
Rep. Ken Hechler held a strong early lead in West Virginia's 4th District Democratic primary over Rep. James Kee as 32 percent of precincts reported. Kee's home Mercer County trailed with 33 percent counted, while Hechler led in Cabell Logan and Wayne counties. Other candidates included Dr. Haney Wells and Homer Heck amid a contentious race driven by redistricting and environmental versus mining interests. Hechler aired a light hearted TV spot thanking voters.
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Mason Farmers Prepare for Ditching Machine Visit in May
Plans and designs for tile drainage systems by the Point Pleasant Soil Conservation Service aim to prepare Mason County for the arriving ditching machine in late May. Projects include 1650 feet on Floyd Rayburns farm, 2600 feet on Clifford Barnett’s, and about 8800 feet on Forrest Nibert’s, with pattern type tile lines to drain wide areas and interceptor systems for wet land.
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Soil Conservation Service
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Redmund Ridge
Ritchie Christianson
Millstone
Emergency Room At Holzer To Move
Holzer Medical Center officials announce the emergency room will relocate from its current site in Gallipolis to a new facility. The move aims to improve patient access and care with updated infrastructure and expanded capacity. Details on timing and exact address were not disclosed.
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Red Cross Blood Donations Reach Seventy Seven in Wellston
The Red Cross Blood Mobile in Wellston collected 66 pints from 77 volunteers in May with 17 deferred. Blood replacements mostly aid open heart surgery patients. Senior Girl Scout Troop led by Mrs. Nancy Kibler promoted the drive with posters and helpers provided by local volunteers. The Holzer Medical Center moves to a new emergency facility on May 27 with operations starting at 8 am at the new site three miles west. ambulance access will use the new entrance while maintaining a bay at the old location until move completion.
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Lisa Jones
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Will and estates in Perry County court notes
The will of Israel Henning leaves two ninths of his estate to daughter Norma Hughes and one ninth to each of seven other children with Ralph Henning named executor. Jessie Basford appointed administratrix of Rolland Lear's Crooksville estate. Perry County reports state advance funds for children's services totaling 5357 dollars. Scott Ledford bound over to grand jury for non support. bond set at 500 dollars. Ray Huffman fined 25 dollars for truck overload of 1980 pounds on a single axle.
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Harrison Township
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Ralph Henning
Jessie Basford
Crooksville
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Perry County
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Scott Ledford
Logan
Grand
Ray Richard Huffman
New Lexington
Veterans Memorial Observes National Hospital Week May 7 13
Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy joins about 7000 U S hospitals in observing National Hospital Week May 7 13 with theme We Want You In the Picture of Health. Hospital administrator Donald Diener notes milestones and public education goals set by the American Hospital Association since 1920. Gallia County sheriff reports break in at Southwestern School Gallia County vandals used a knife to enter. They sprayed fire extinguishers, scattered papers, stole pop, took money and damaged a wall dispenser. Investigation ongoing.
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