Residents oppose water rate hike in Princeton hearing
Residents and local groups spoke against West Virginia American Water’s requested 24.9 percent rate rise, later cut to 14.9 percent, at a Public Service Commission hearing in Princeton. Officials cited high costs, infrastructure needs, and impact on fixed incomes as key concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
State Public Service Commission
West Virginia-American Water
PSC
Princeton City Hall
Tony Sade
South Bluefield
West Virginia
West Virginia- American Water
Greg van Pelt
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline
Expansion of regional flights to Parkersburg and beyond begins
Expansion through Colgan Air will operate 34 seat Saab SF-340s linking Washington Dulles with Parkersburg Bradford Jamestown and Morgantown Clarksburg Beckley and the Shenandoah Valley with additional routes to Altoona Johnstown and others starting January 21 through February 18 Tickets are on sale Governor Manchin pushes for airport carrier talks and tax incentives to attract low-cost hubs and charter airlines in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Colgan Air
Washington-Dulles International Airport
Parkersburg
Bradford
Jamestown
N.Y
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Altoona
Johnstown
Beckley
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Joe Manchin
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Hope for Essential Air revival at Mercer County airport
Mercer County airport officials push for renewed Essential Air Service with a regional consultant and potential private sector link. They warn federal funds are tight, favoring longer commute airports, and propose a new advisory panel with local leaders to pursue a consultant and possible return of Colgan Air service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lkely
Cole
A Legian 1 Planning and Development Council
EAS
Essential Air
Eques Park
Airce
Jay Rockefeller
Barry
Mercer County
Washington
Bluefield
Leigh County
Beckley
Yeager
Charleston
Raleigh County
Marc Meachum
Greater Bluefield
Laura Gooch
Airport Authority
Gooch
Colgan Air
Wiley
Charlie Peters
County Commission
Joe Coburn
U.S
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Com
Remembering Pearl Harbor’s Impact on Small Town Youth
Marjorie Cozart of Bluefield recalls Dec 7 1941 while a student at Shady Spring High School as Pearl Harbor drew youths into military service. She notes shortages, radio news, and a community shift toward rationing and contributing to the war effort.
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Italy
Lewis
Pearl Harbor
Marjorie Cozart
Bluefield
Daniels
Shady Spring High School
Cozart
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William C. Proffitt
Tom” King
George L. Carter
Neessev
Mary D. Carter
BR Gay Snvasvedaye Busnsey Opvantvenspessaay
Efford F. Parris RN
Ea Eeateasie
Maudie Carter
George “Linkey
Mae Wade Parris
Dan
Council
Lytton
Braithwaite
SBNA
A-1
Irport
Munity
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bluefield Dance Theatre
Edfather’s
Rogers St
Wood Wick
Magnolia Lane
Aou
Goodykoontz Drug Store
Bland Street
J&sr Gold
Stotewide
Ua -Way
Tazewell, VA
BrushFork
Nat'l Guard Armory
Bluefield Mercer Mall
Beckley Crossroads Mall
Sun
Beckley Crossing
Beckley-Kroger
Telos
Go Wireless
Mercer Mall
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