Army Allows Work To Resume On Ohio River Pipeline
The U S Army Corps of Engineers approved Marathon Ashland Petroleum's Ohio River Pipeline to restart after halting construction July 2 for environmental violations in Richland Furnace State Forest Ohio River Pipeline LLC must revegetate disturbed areas and fix 85 percent of noncompliance issues while 95 percent of priority locations have been repaired including Hocking Hills and Richland Furnace. Remaining work is due by Sept 8 The 149 mile 100 million 14 inch line runs from Kenova West Virginia to Columbus Ohio about 40 miles remain and compliance staff will double to 200 workers to monitor efforts
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Athens Gets New Fire Engines To Boost Emergency Response
Athens Volunteer Fire Department unveils a KME class A pumper with 1000 gallon water tank and 1500 gpm capacity plus a Ford F550 rescue truck. The two new engines, funded by a 2002 FEMA grant, aim to improve rapid intervention, crew comfort, space for equipment, and ISO rating while enabling faster response to car wrecks and structure alarms.
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Bluefield viewed for national TV feature on commerce and life
Bluefield seeks national exposure as a network producer eyes the city for a series on ecommerce opportunities. Mayor R E Perkinson says a cold call described a show that could air 50 times if Bluefield is selected, highlighting fiber optics, downtown information loop, and local institutions.
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Bob” Perkinson Jr
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Heart Center
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Bill Archer
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Massengill plans retirement as Virginia top cop this fall
Massengill, 60, will retire Oct 1 after 3 1/2 years as Virginia State Police superintendent. He oversaw responses to a terrorist attack and major probes touching state government. Govs Gilmore and Warner appointed and reappointed him. Lt. Col. Flaherty will replace him.
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Rich Creek mayor steps down after 13 years
Rich Creek Virginia mayor Gary Eaton resigns after 13 years in office citing family reasons. The resignation takes effect September 1 with Vice Mayor Carl Hazelwood to fill the remaining term through July 2006. Eaton began as mayor in 1990 after serving on the town council.
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West Virginia rafting firms buoyed by strong season
West Virginia river outfitters report booming rafting and kayaking business as late summer flows turn favorable. The New River runs about four feet on the gauge, over two thousand cubic feet per second above normal, boosting trips into September and October as Gauley season nears with planned 2800 cfs releases. The National Rafting Championships will align with Gauleyfest from September 18 to 22.
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West Virginia Professional River Outfitters
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Thurmond
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Summersville
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