From Homeless to Harvard visit by Liz Murray in Mercer County
Motivational speaker Liz Murray will address up to 900 Mercer County teachers on December 1 at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. Murray, who rose from homelessness and poverty to graduate from Harvard, has inspired Concord University’s PDS initiative to host the event as professional development.
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West Virginia adoption fees waived to boost foster to permanent homes
CHS will stop charging adoption fees for West Virginia children to broaden the pool of potential families. Boileau cited 66 children profiled for an Adoption Resource fee, while more than 1,000 WV children need a permanent family. The policy began November 1, with contact details for Ruth Bailey in Princeton for more information.
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West Virginia lawmakers weigh weatherization aid and energy bills
State officials report mixed relief from lower fuel costs while noting rising home heating bills for most households. Utilities earned higher PSC approved rates, with increases averaging 80 to 215 dollars monthly. Programs assist about 1,100 households annually amid a 1,200 backlog. Sources cite Manchin backed funding and new Utility Assistance Program funding growth.
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Public Meeting Planned On Bluestone River Plan
Public comments will be heard December 4 at Bluefield Town Hall starting 6 p.m. on the Bluestone River water quality implementation plan. A 30 day comment period begins December 4. The plan seeks to cut septic failures and direct discharges, and adds streamside fencing and buffers to protect the 13.2 mile river segment studied since 2004.
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