Back to School Arrives Early in Our Region
Charles Owens notes how area students return to classes earlier each year as summer fades with August heat and HVAC worries fading. He recalls old Augusts of long breaks, TV telethons, and family routines, urging caution for school buses and safe driving as term begins.
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Jerry Lee Lewis
Wvva Tv- 6
Ocal
Bluefield
Robert England
NBC
Freddy Krueger
Mercer County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roles and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Moon as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor. Belan Woodson Samantha Pe as Editor in Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens quotes a verse about satisfaction and nourishment for the longing soul.
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Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Cowens
Bdtowens
Belan Woodson
Back To School Safety Driving Warnings In Our Region
Area students return to classes in Mercer Bland Monroe Tazewell McDowell counties with school buses resuming routes Aug. 17 to Aug. 20. Motorists are urged to slow down and stop for buses with flashing lights and stop signs to protect children heading to and from school.
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Mercer County
Bland County
Monroe County
Tazewell
McDowell
Partnership Honored Bluefields Unite For Park And Stadium Work
In Bluefield Virginia and Bluefield West Virginia a joint effort at Lotito Park and Mitchell Stadium drew more than 100 volunteers on July 30 to support the upcoming sports season. The Bluefield Boards thank Bluefield VA for manpower and equipment and recognize volunteers including John and Kathy Shott Mike Gibson Barbara Smith Bobbi Kersey and many others. Special thanks go to Four Season's Recovery Center staff and 17 men in the recovery program. They praise Public Works departments for consistent hard work and dedication and acknowledge Mike Watson for catalyzing the partnership with ongoing plans for future regional collaboration.
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Bluefield
W.va
Lotito Park
Mitchell Stadium
Bluefield Board of Directors
John
Kathy Shott
Mike Gibson
Barbara Smith
Bobbi Kersey
Public Letters Requested for Telegraph Opinion Page
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to send letters on public issues with signature, address, and phone number for consideration. Submit by email to editor at bottonline.com or by mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 for publication consideration.
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Daily Telegraph
Bottonline
Bluefield
Football can be a tough call for parents and players
The column argues football carries injury risks from Pee Wee to the NFL and urges parents to weigh life-changing harm against heroism. It cites cases from Ronnie to Alex Pierscinek and John McClamrock, noting concussions, sub-concussive hits, and lasting effects.
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John M. Crisp
NFL
Ronnie
Freddie
Brian
Alex Pierscinek
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Mercer
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Randy Moon Publishers
Samantha Pe
Mike Watson
Purdue University
John McClamrock
Skip Hollandsworth
Texas Monthly
McClamrock
Dallas
Tribune News Service
del Mar College
Corpus Christi
Texas
Deimar
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