Pipestem hosts Halley comet watches in dark skies
Pipestem hosts nightly comet watches as part of the Halley Festival with 50 observers at first event. Officials provide maps, viewing equipment, and expert help from Dan Greene of Lewisburg and park naturalists. Details at Pipestem kiosk or 1-800-642-9058.
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Woodside
Pipestem
Ray Durand
Concord College
Blackwater Falls
North Bend State Park
State Department of Commerce
West Virginia
Woodfield
Dan Greene
Lewisburg
Jim Phillips
Pipestein
Sheep losses push Bland County farmers to quit farming
Bland County farmers report about 200 sheep killed over two years with most deaths blamed on roaming dogs. M H Bowen Jr, who quit sheep after 30 losses, cites population growth and free-running dogs as factors. A T Newberry, after 45 years, contends coyotes and dogs at fault. notes night-penning hurts sheep weight and advocates stricter dog enforcement. Salvation Army Christmas programs in Princeton area projected over $3,000 with 300-350 baskets to be distributed December 23 and additional mercy packets for nursing homes and hospitals. Volunteer calls invite help with baskets and bell ringing at the Salvation Army Citadel.
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Bland County
M.H. Bowen Jr
Newberry
Virginia
Capt. VanDenberg
Salvation Army
Princeton-Athens
VanDenberg
Princeton Moose Lodge
League of Mercy
Princeton Community Hospital
Summers County Hospital
Hinton
Marlinton
Pocahontas County
Debris pile behind Cheat Dam prompts cleanup plan
A quarter mile debris pile behind West Penn Power Co dam on Cheat River near Morgantown follows last month’s floods. The U S Army Corps of Engineers awarded Baker Coal Co a 480850 dollar contract to clear junk, wood and vehicles from an 800 foot front. A track loader crane and towboat will move material for burning, with completion hoped by February 7 but end date uncertain.
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West Penn Power Co
Cheat River
Morgantown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River
West Virginia
Corps
L.T. Anderson
Ripley
Baker Coal Co
Point Marion
West Penn Dam
Cheat Lake
Baker
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Edmund Halley
Halley
Salvation Army Citadel
Associated Press
Ingly
Conrad Ripley
Home Markets
Westgate
Aan
Borden
Realemon
Hank
Clen & Clear
RUG Cleaner
CIA A
Baker’s Chocolate Chips
Margor
Parmesan
MT. Dew
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