Residents voice impact of utility rate hikes
Princeton residents across ages critique proposed water and gas rate increases citing fixed incomes and tight budgets. Bluefield seniors worry about higher bills, possible lifestyle changes, and a tougher winter, while a contractor urges that any well documented rise is acceptable. Local officials stress service costs and affordability remain concerns.
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Richard L. Scott
Princeton
Sue Bolt
Water and Gas
Robbie Ellison
Lee
Ellison
Edith Branscome
Jimmie
Jimmie Sargent
Jim Morrison
Mailboxes vandalism prompts community concerns
Ennis Gadd of Elgood recounted repeated mailbox vandalism three years ago, leading her nephew to build a steel mailbox. Despite that, vandals continue striking in the area along Pettry Elgood and Pisgah roads. Pauley notes violators face destruction of property charges, a criminal misdemeanor.
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Elgood
Gadd
Munity
Pettry-Elgood Road
Pisgah
Princeton
Pauley
Montcalm official: drug allegations unfounded at MHS
Montcalm officials say state police found no evidence of a teacher distributing drugs after an investigation to all involved. Superintendent Deborah Akers notes the accusations harmed teachers and students and praises the school’s staff and students amid community concern. Charles Owens contacts.
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Akers
Montcalm
MHS
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Insurance concerns prompt WV study on rates and data use
A West Virginia committee reviews Census and The Clue reports on crash rates per 1,000 residents and how inquiries to insurers may drive higher premiums. They seek county trends in property casualty and auto claims and weigh NCSL guidance on state regulation and market-based pricing. Barbara Hawkins at bhawkins bottonline.com.
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Census Bureau
West Virginia
Long
Princeton
National Congress of State Legislatures
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