Local News Briefs for December 16 2003
Brief items from Tuesday December 16 2003 summarized from the BD Storm Online page. Includes community notices and small items of local interest.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2003
Page
1
Warmer Today With 50s Highs Across Partly Cloudy Sky
Breezy and ably warmer today with afternoon temperatures rising into the 50s under partly cloudy skies as WVVA weather team reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WVVA
Faith United Way Campaign Near Halfway Mark
The Faith community reports the United Way fundraising drive approaching the halfway point as volunteers push to raise awareness and donations. State police honor fallen officers in a Project Blue Light ceremony recognizing the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel.
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Project
Blue Light State Police
Closure hearing as McDowell residents speak at meeting
McDowell residents voiced concerns at a closure hearing held to discuss local impacts and community plans. The session reflected mixed opinions on the proposed action and future neighborhood effects.
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McDowell
Flu hits Buchanan County classrooms early Christmas option discussed
A severe flu season has 895 students out sick, about a quarter of Buchanan County's enrollment, Monday. School Superintendent Tommy Justus said officials may consider an early Christmas release if numbers do not improve. The district faces rising absenteeism and concerns over classroom disruption.
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Grundy
Buchanan County
Tommy Justus
Hospital asks visitors to stay away during flu outbreak
St Luke s Hospital urges visitors to avoid the facility unless necessary and asks parents not to bring children. Rosa Moody, director of education and infection control, notes numerous flu cases in the emergency department with admissions, saying restricting visitors protects patients, visitors, and staff.
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Luefield
St. Luke’s Hospital
Rosa Moody
School hearing at Bramwell Elementary crowds urged to stay open
Mercer County Board of Education held a public hearing at Bramwell Elementary with fewer than 30 attendees. Residents urged keeping the school open for another year while the district cited substantially decreased enrollment and $3.8 million in projected improvements as reasons for the proposed closure. Former Bramwell teacher Katharine Barringer spoke, along with Wanda Dillon ferried comments.
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Bramwell
Mercer County Board of Education
Bramwell Elementary
Katharine Barringer
Wanda Dillon
Previ
National Guard families celebrate Christmas party in Brushfork
Children crowded the Brushfork Armory as their fathers, part of the 1st Battalion 150th Armor WV National Guard, prepared for deployment to Iraq. The Family Readiness Group hosted a Monday night Christmas party with crafts, pizza, and games to lift spirits while loved ones serve abroad.
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Jeffrey Wong
Charleston
Santa Claus
Elf
150Th Armor
National Guard
Brushfork
Rushfork
Iraq
West Virginia National Guard
Family Readiness Group
Busy Christmas Eve Night Tops Tax Day For Post Offices
Bill Akers noted that the night before Christmas week is historically the busiest period for post offices, surpassing the traditional tax day rush. He observed that people flock to mail early, reflecting seasonal spikes in mail volume.
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Luefield
Bill Akers
U.S. Postal Service
Akers
Bluefield
Cindy Sansom
Community Christmas Tree fund tops 10000
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree campaign reach the ten thousand dollar mark as Bluefield Daily Telegraph notes over 600 families have signed up for help, with more seeking aid daily. donations can be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield WY 24701 or dropped off at the office.
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Bluefield
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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