Ukraine forces dig in for potentially decisive eastern showdown
Ukrainian troops fortified positions as Russia readies additional firepower and appoints General Alexander Dvornikov to command the invasion. Analysts warn a major offensive could begin within days, shaping the war’s course and testing depleted Russian forces.
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Kyiv
Ukraine
Russia
Moscow
Britain
Defense Ministry
U.S
Alexander Dvornikov
Donbas
Work begins on kayak landing spot along Bluestone River
Mercer County moves from plan to practice with a kayak launching site on the Bluestone River in Coopers near Bramwell. County officials say the project partners with neighboring counties to expand rural trails for hiking biking and horseback riding while offering kayaking access on the Bluestone River. Commissioner Bill Archer notes the 99 year lease for property to support the Coopers site.
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Bramwell
Mercer County
Bill Archer
Coopers
Jessica Nuzzo
Robert Lambert
Gardner Center
Bluestone River
Athens Park to gain walking trail and upgraded equipment
Athens Town Park will receive a $66,162 West Virginia Department of Highways grant to build a new walking trail around the park and upgrade playground equipment. Local officials, including Senator Mark Maynard and Delegate Doug Smith, also contributed LEDA funds totaling $16,000 to the project, with plans for electrical upgrades and track repaving to reflect the park’s growth.
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West Virginia Department of Highways
Athens Town Park
Debra Shorter
Shorter
Mark Maynard
6Th District
Doug Smith
Mercer
LEDA
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Sharon Jones
Jones
WV Warns on Campaign Signs Ahead of May 10 Primary
WVDOH enforces state law restricting campaign signs in state road right of ways. Employees are reminded not to engage in political activity while on duty. Signs found in rights of way will be removed and held for candidates to reclaim.
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West Virginia Department of Transportation
WVDOT
Jimmy Winston
Secretary of Transportation
Commissioner of Highways
WVDOH
Department of Highways
West Virginia
Mercer County
Greg Puckett
Winston
Greg Jordan
Giordan
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