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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2003
Page
1
Local report notes a drug bust and an assisting police dog in Bluefield with no injuries reported. A separate incident mentions an area accident sending a woman and children to hospital for treatment.
Peggy McCormally, of Burlington Iowa, opted for a celebratory traditional Irish wake to mark her 80th birthday rather than a typical party. Her son Sean noted she accepted no other celebration, explaining the wake would honor her life as her husband enjoyed a joyful farewell.
A West Virginia Interim committee launches a study to explain why auto casual ty and homeowners insurance rates are higher in the state than in most southern states. Del. Marshall Long notes a resident could save 800000 by moving business to Ohio, prompting calls for a formal report from Insurance Director Jane Cline.
In Princeton residents discuss proposed hikes by West Virginia American Water and RGC Resources Bluefield Gas. WV American plans 16.4 percent increase possibly in early 2004 while RGC seeks up to 48 percent above last winter’s rates with a Nov 1 start. Local residents criticize rate increases citing poor management.
Mercer County residents face a recurring nuisance as mailbox vandalism strikes in Duhling and Lorton Lick. West Virginia State Police Sgt. J.R. Pauley says juveniles are typically responsible, with past cases solved and several arrests made.
The Princeton Church of God gym hosts the Mercer County Family Childcare Association event from 11 a.m. to about 1 15 p.m. It distributed 250 book bags and 50 tote bags along with school supplies including crayons and colored pencils to attendees.
State police investigation into claims a Montcalm High School teacher distributed drugs to students concluded the allegations were unfounded, according to School Superintendent Deb orah Akers. The concerns followed reports on WVVA TV 6 and prompted a formal inquiry by Sgt. E F Hensley and the Montcalm post.
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