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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2016
Page
1
The forecast calls for sunny skies on Thursday January 7 2016 with a high near 49 degrees and light south winds. No precipitation is expected. Temperature may peak near midday before cooling toward evening.
In Welch the Lady Raiders face the Knights in a CO-CLASSB matchup. The contest shapes district standings as both teams seek a key victory.
An orange Massachusetts police officer followed a barking dog that led across a field and down an icy 30 foot embankment to a canine companion entangled in undergrowth. Firefighters used a ladder to free the dog, which was then taken to a veterinary facility.
West Virginia officials project a 353 million deficit for the current year as revenue falls 158 million below estimates. Secretary of Revenue Bob Kiss and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin outline a plan with Rainy Day Fund protection and hard choices to stabilize finances ahead of the 2017 budget, amid declines in severance tax, oil, and natural gas revenues.
The Berwind Lake Wildlife Management Area pool near McDowell County closes after Governor Tomblin ordered $1 million in across the board budget cuts. Fala of the West Virginia DNR says the site will focus on fishing, hunting, birding and wildlife, while the Panther State Park pool remains open. Trout restocking continues and a community meeting is set for Friday at 6 p.m. in War.
Norfolk Southern Corp says it laid off 38 conductors amid declining coal shipments. The Roanoke Times notes training for seven conductor trainees was suspended, and about 300 miles of coal-focused track were removed from service. The Virginia Division is based in Roanoke.
Bluefield Virginia area property owners in the Eastern District will receive mailed notices about a proposed zoning ordinance. The plan would restrict wind turbines and medical waste incinerators and a public hearing with the Planning Commission is planned for early February to gather input.
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution of support for an access road to the Project Jonah site. Funding for improvement of the road to the fish farming project remains contingent on project commencement and a new facility investment, with up to 800,000 in county improvements and possible financing for remaining costs if needed.
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