Fracking waste fills West Virginia landfills under new rule
Regulators quietly issued a memo that allows landfills to accept unlimited drill cuttings from hydraulic fracturing, carving an exception to 10 000 to 30 000 ton monthly limits. The rule requires new cells or permits, but environmentalists warn it weakens waste intake safeguards amid Marcellus Shale drilling.
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Inch
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West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association
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Bramwell Christmas Parade Draws Crowd Despite Cold
The Bramwell Christmas Parade, 25th annual, attracted about 50 entries despite frigid conditions. Santa rode with Bluewell, Montcalm and Bramwell Fire Departments, plus reenactors from Princeton. Lions Club, Girl Scouts, Montcalm High School band, and Bluewell residents rode horses, with Lori Crane noting 20 years of organizing the event.
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Virginia police launch See Something Send Something app
Virginia residents can report suspicious or criminal activity via a free mobile app launched in Richmond. The See Something Send Something app provides indicators and reporting guidance, but it is not a substitute for 911 or emergency action. State police will review submitted photos and information. The tool is also used in Pennsylvania and Louisiana.
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Virginia Tech taps Sands as new president
Timothy D Sands, engineer and nanotechnology expert with 16 patents, is named Virginia Tech's 16th president and will assume duties June 1. Colleague at Purdue says he is approachable, personable, and a builder type, with broad industry and academic experience. Sands and his wife Laura, a Purdue nursing professor, have four daughters.
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University of California At Berkeley
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Quillen
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Mercer County Active Warrants Listing
A Mercer County Sheriff notice lists active warrants including body attachment and trespassing cases. Names include Gary Carr Bluefield Nathan Breeden Princeton Eric Ernest Lashmeet Matthew Henderson Princeton Danny Giberson Jr Clarence Johnson Jr Bluefield Robert Rogers Bluefield and others. calls to 304 487 8364 for details.
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Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Mercer County Sheriff's Department
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Nathan Breeden
Princeton
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Lashmeet
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Clarence Johnson Jr
Princeton Toys for Tots seeks applications for families with kids
Toys for Tots is taking applications for needy families with children from newborn to 12 years old. If another organization has aided the family, the application may be canceled after verification. Call 304 487-8770 with name and phone. an operator will return the call. Applications accepted 24 hours daily until December 14 at 6 p.m. One call per family, to avoid delays.
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