Princeton Area Community Event Schedule Highlights
The item lists Monday and Tuesday events around Princeton and Bluefield including a Friends of the Princeton Public Library book sale at Fred Gilbert Activity Center, Mercer County Commission at Mercer County Courthouse, Bluestone Region Antique Auto Club meeting in Bluefield, Bluefield High School Band Christmas concert, Princeton City Council and Parks Board meetings, Nemours Ruritan Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars gathering, Princeton Athens Kiwanis breakfast, and Bluefield NARFE meeting at Ramada Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Princeton Public Library
Fred Gilbert
Second Street
Mercer County Commission
Mercer County
Antique Auto Club
Bluestone
Acme
Leatherwood Lane
Bluefield
Bluefield High School
Princeton City Council
Princeton Municipal
Princeton Parks & Recreation Board
Princeton
Nemours Ruritan Club
Nemours
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gore presides as electoral count proceeds amid objections
Democrats objected to Florida's votes but were silenced as Gore, presiding as vice president, led the joint session reading states' certificates. Lawmakers including Rep. Hastings urged action while protestors filed out. Bush faces inauguration January 20 as Republicans urged bipartisan acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Gore
Alcee* Hastings
D-Fla
House
California
Congress
Richard Nixon
Bill Thomas
Calif
Delaware
Senate
Barbara Lee
D-Calif
Asa Hutchinson
R-Ark
Bush
West Virginia cities seek higher B and O taxes to fund services
Bluefield City Manager Ron Crabtree says state limits cap municipal taxes and fees, with public hearings required for any change. He notes Bluefield has raised B and O rates to the maximum, but a broader solution may be needed as cities lack authority for personal income taxes and must gain legislative approval for tax/fee increases. City Manager Doug Freeman of Princeton was unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
B&o
Ron Crabtree
Crabtree
Doug Freeman
Princeton
Police investigate fatal shooting at Virginia residence
Deputies and investigators spent over seven hours at a Virginia crime scene in a gunfire incident. Authorities say no third party is involved as they collect evidence for the state crime lab. The two juveniles were sheltered with relatives after the shooting. Neighbors reported gunshots, and no witnesses were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Police
Caudill
Mercer County tourism and industry expansion eyed near trail
Mercer County officials forecast a boost from a new trail as travelers seek lodging and dining, with plans advancing for Cumberland Industrial Park tenants and Princeton Industrial Park growth. Germark moves to the Cumberland park, aiming to operate by June with 50 workers, expanding to 200 in three years. Smith relocates near I-77 and Route 460, while Crossville Sequencing opens in Princeton with hiring and expansion potential. A new Ryan’s Steak House rises in East River Mountain Shopping Complex, and officials hope for a heart center to create more jobs.
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Mercer County
Wellman
Bailey
Cumberland
Princeton
Norfolk Southern Railway
Germark
E.T. Smith
Cumberland Park
Smith
I-77
High
Norfolk Southern
Bill Turner
Turner Vision
Echo Star
Bluewell
Crossville
Ryan’s
East River Mountain
Newspaper plans three month redesign focus groups
The Daily Telegraph outlines a three month evaluation and redesign plan with extensive public and staff input. Editorial teams will study news gathering and processing, industry studies influence the blueprint, and focus groups will meet in Princeton Bluefield and Tazewell to gather input before reader evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Bluefield
Tazewell
Gary Adkisson
New
Daily Telegraph
New Industrial Openings to Create Jobs in Coming Months
Several new industrial openings in the coming months are expected to generate additional employment opportunities for area residents as firms expand operations and hire locally.
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D N
Athens
Kiwanis
Western
Sizzlin
Thurn
Narfe National Association of Retired Employees
Ramada Inn
Greg Jordan
The
State Crime Lab
Kevin Bales
Clarence Tatum
Commonwealth
Dennis Lee
Mercer
A-1
Cherry Street
Monthlu Thurs
Sicreaiel Iaee Baer
PESA
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
CIGNA
UMWA
AETNA
George E. Lovegrove
Harper Road
Beckley
Mody
Mage
Skinan
Dhealth.com
RCA
Open Sky Enterprises
By& Pegasus
David M. Katz
South ST
Sulte B. Bluefield
W.va
Chopraplasticsurgery.com
Estee Lauder iii
Reema
Equalizer
Estée Lauder
Belk.com
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