First coal mining fatality of 2016 in Wyoming County
The first coal mining fatality of 2016 occurred early Monday at Greenbrier Minerals Lower War Eagle Mine in Cyclone Wyoming County. Peter Dale Sprouse 53 of Clear Fork died from injuries after a belt roller incident. MHST inspectors began an investigation at the now idled mine.
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Wyoming County
West Virginia
Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
Peter Dale Sprouse
Clear Fork
Sprouse
Greenbrier Minerals
War Eagle
Cyclone
MHST
U.S
Pennsylvania
Groundbreaking set for West Virginia trash to fuel plant
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned in Martinsburg for Entsorga West Virginia’s trash-to-fuel facility. The project, backed by a $25 million EDA bond, advances a long running effort by the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority and Entsorga since 2009 to divert municipal waste into alternative fuels using a mechanical biological treatment system.
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Martinsburg
West Virginia
Eatserga West Virginia
Entsorga
Snow and ice trigger multi-car accidents across region
Regionwide slick roads from snow and temperatures in the mid 20s caused several crashes Monday. Bluefield police reported a Chevy slid into an AEP power line on Maryland Avenue, triggering crashes as other vehicles slid into yards. Route 52 and Maryland Avenue were closed temporarily as crews salted and cleared wreckage.
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Bluefield
Ronald Davis
Maryland Avenue
Leatherwood project limited access break to be reviewed
Bluefield officials say the transportation impact analysis for the Leatherwood project on Commerce Street will be presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Richmond later this year by the Bristol District Virginia Department of Transportation. If approved, developers may move forward with attracting businesses and amenities in the first phase.
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Commonwealth Transportation Board
Richmond
Bristol
Virginia Department of Transportation
Billie Roberts
Len Eeen
Roberts
Leatherwood
Commonwealth Sped
Ation Board
Proneaed Sonmnert
Stowers
Bstowers
Bdtonline
Griffith staff to meet in Richlands and Grundy
Richlands Town Hall 10 to 12 a.m. and Grundy Town Hall 2 to 4 p.m. will host Ninth District staff from Congressman Morgan Griffith to assist constituents and answer questions in two locations.
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Morgan Griffith
Ninth District
Richads Town Hall
Grundy Town Hall
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