No Annexation Plan For Princeton City Council Says Manager
City Manager Doug Freeman told a Monday night meeting that there is no annexation plan for the city of Princeton. Yet discussion and upcoming comprehensive planning suggest annexation is being prepared, with officials and fire departments wary of revenue shifts and boundary changes that could affect volunteer fire funds.
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Bluefield Daily Staff and Editorial Leadership Note
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Samantha Perry as News Editor and Tammie Toler as State Editor with Barbara Hawkins as Senior Writer. Bill Archer and Thomas A Colley serve as Executive and Managing Editors. Sports coverage by EAH and Bob Redd named County Editor. Charles Owens is Senior Copy Editor.
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Youth Leadership program links Bluefield Graham students
Thirty six sophomores and juniors from Bluefield and Graham high schools join a six month Youth Leadership program to foster interest in community service and voluntary activities. Sponsored by the George M. Cruise and Frank Smoot foundations and created by the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, the two city project aims to raise awareness of Bluefield as a place for personal and professional growth and to cultivate leadership potential for college and hometown development.
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Steele tunnel renaming gains regional backing in Mercer County
Mercer County Commission approved a resolution and Princeton City Council followed suit recognizing H. Edward Steele. The late highway promoter and Daily Telegraph columnist helped promote Bluefield with slogans like Nature's Air Conditioned City and the popular lemonade program. Community support underscores regional cooperation.
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Elkview Subdivision drainage repairs stalled by private pipes
Ronnie Carroll and Brenda Valachant of Elkview Subdivision complain that the State Road and Highway Departments delayed drainage upgrades after pipes were cemented into the ground on state property by a property owner who refused removal. They urge cooperation to enable more improvements.
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Dean Clinton ticket in 2004 sparks bid for VP role
Betsy Hart analyzes a hypothetical Dean Clinton pairing in 2004. Gore endorses Dean, who would clash with Hillary Clinton’s ambition for 2008 and 2012. The column argues Hillary could seek the VP slot to secure influence while Dean seeks the White House, with Bush as the overarching obstacle.
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