Snowbound Roads and Gratitude for Plows
Greg Jordan chronicles a Mercer County snowstorm that coated roads and shut secondary routes then prompted a day of hard shoveling. He praises plow crews, recalls childhood snow days, and notes main roads finally cleared by Monday with hopes for a milder Christmas travel.
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Bluefield Daily staff credits and Bible verse note
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor and Assistant Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson, followed by a Bible verse from Psalms 34 8 AKJV.
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EZ Pass deadline nears for West Virginia Turnpike users
Regular travelers on the 88 mile West Virginia Turnpike face toll increases effective Jan 1 as EZ Pass prices rise from 24 to 25 per year after Dec 31. A three year deal at 24 dollars plus 13 dollar transponder fee ends, prompting many to rush to sign up before the deadline. The Roads to Prosperity bond program funds projects including the King Coal Highway in Mercer County, with motorists warned that the January 1, 2019 toll hike will hit those without EZ Pass hardest.
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Winston's Bill to Penalize Animal Cruelty Gains Attention
Michelle Muncy, district leader for the Humane Society of the United States West Virginia CD3, urges support for Winston's Bill to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty in West Virginia. The letter recounts Winston the abandoned blind Yorkie and calls for a felony designation and preventative measures to deter abuse.
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PFAS crisis echoes Flint as national standards urged
A Progressive column argues PFAS contamination in Michigan and across 40 states poses major health risks, with 172 sites and 1 5 00 drinking water systems potentially affected. It calls for strong federal standards, state action, and funding, noting regulatory gaps and past attempts to suppress ATSDR findings.
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