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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2000
Page
3
Mercer County health officials urge residents to get flu shots as cases rise from 61 in the week of Jan to 306 in the week of Jan 7. Dr. Kathy Wides warns of serious outbreak and outlines vaccination timing, preventive medications for seniors and chronically ill, plus hygiene steps to avoid spread.
Volunteers will dismantle over 80 000 bulbs and 45 000 feet of wire from the Holiday of Lights Festival at city park, a process expected to take two to three weeks with 100 volunteers. The event drew an estimated 250 000 attendees and 70 000 cars, with donations funding further displays for next year. Call the park office at 327 2448 or Ciccolini at 325 8760 to help.
Vandalism reported Thursday to several vehicles near Hamptons on Jefferson Street. Backed by Patrolman Lightfoot. A breaking and entering was reported Thursday at the Fast Stop on Cumberland Road. Patrolman Vicchio investigated. Burglaries reported Wednesday on Nobles Street and Northview Addition, with multiple suspects and arrests for worthless checks. DUI arrest followed car going wrong way on Interstate 77, car found in a creek near WV 112. investigators cited. Domestic dispute at the Econo Lodge under investigation by Patrolmen Dillon and Sarver.
Bluefield Human Rights and Community Relations Commission discussed Domino’s Pizza policy to deliver north Bluefield only during daylight hours. Members directed a letter to Timothy Bell, Domino’s HQ in Newport, requesting reconsideration and possible night delivery during dinner hours. The issue stems from alleged robberies targeting north side deliveries, with no comment from Domino’s at press time.
Virginia health officials urge Hurley residents to boil water before use due to possible bacteriological contamination. The Hurley Community Waterworks serves 18 homes and six businesses and has been without an operator, with plans for official notices of violation and a community meeting to regain compliance. The system relies on a well with a decayed 15,000 gallon wooden storage tank and a 3,000 gallon rusting metal tank.
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