Gas tax hike hits heating oil and roads in West Virginia
The Daily Telegraph reports a 4.5 cent jump in January for wholesale gasoline and heating oil taxes, raising costs for households using oil and for off road diesel. Officials cite road funding needs while critics warn the burden falls on seniors and fixed incomes. Virginia also plans facility consolidations to save money, adding to regional transport costs. Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph managing editor.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Publisher and Editors Listed
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor with staff roles including News Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry Managing Editor and Andy Patton Brian Woodson as Senior Editor City Editor. The paper includes a verse from Ephesians 6 1.
United Way drive urged to meet 2006 goal with help from community
The United Way of the Virginias faces a slow fundraising pace with only 34 percent of its $360000 target raised as the campaign nears its end. Plans to extend into early next year are in place while campaign leaders urge businesses and individuals to contribute. The agency funds 29 regional human service groups and reaches about 25000 people annually through programs from senior services to after school support and emergency aid.
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Water main break on Cumberland Road fixed promptly
A letter thanks West Virginia Water Company and Mr. James Wallace for repairing an 8 inch main after a 3 foot crack. The leak grew from a minor issue at 9 p.m. Saturday to a major stream by 5 a.m. Sunday. Service was restored by 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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House leadership reshaping with new role for Chafin
West Virginia politics swirl around leadership realignments as Senate Majority Leader H Truman Chafin may seek a different state government role while Majority Whip Billy Wayne Bailey faces DOH funding debates. Rumors persist about Tomblin's exact plans, with no firm changes announced for 2007.
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