Keystone bank failure civil cases advance in courts
Federal civil cases tied to the First National Bank of Betas Keystone collapse move slowly in U S District Court with no scheduling orders issued after a Monday conference. Plaintiffs seek recovery of funds lost when OCC shut the bank on Sept 1 1999, with FDIC as receiver.
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Salt’s rust threat and regional coatings discussed
The article notes salt accelerates rust, especially in the local area, and that modern plastics and paints have improved but metal remains susceptible. It cites manufacturers choosing coatings by region and advises spraying undercoating under fender wells each summer to protect vehicles.
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Sadler
BRMC seeks open heart facility in southern West Virginia
BRMC officials discuss CON application for an open heart center south of Charleston. State Health Care Authority changes and a new representative may affect the review. Pawlowski chairs efforts and seeks direct input on revised standards, with Beckley or Bluefield as likely sites for cardiac services already provided locally.
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Beckley
Bluefield
Salt and Wash Habits Run Against Winter Weather
Wayne Surface from Princeton laments salt on his 97 four wheel drive and prefers hand washing in warm weather while relying on automatic washes in cold. Clerk April Meador notes the cold makes washing pointless as hands freeze. Mercer County residents discuss salt damage and road crews use. OES warns not to call fire departments for shelter info, Salvation Army set up in Princeton and Bluefield. cautions on auxiliary heaters due to fire risk.
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Bluefield
Car Wash Operators Weathering Cold with Heated Bags
Local car wash owner Michael Small says business stays steady in cold weather due to heated bags and extended hours. He cautions against salt on metal parts, especially chrome, and notes operators anticipate warm spells when more customers line up to wash vehicles.
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Fatal sleighing accident ends a boy's life in McDowell County
An eight year old boy died after colliding with a window left in the snow during sleigh riding on a yard hill. Two other boys were with him and escaped serious injury. The child, a Gary Elementary student, was pronounced dead at Welch Emergency Hospital. Neighbors alerted 911 after the incident from the unoccupied home where the window had been temporarily placed. School officials, counselors and a mayor described the tragedy as a shock to the community.
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Gary
McDowell County
Kenneth Roberts
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Henry Paul
Welch
Paul
Weh
McDowell County Ambulance Authority
Chamber Committee Adopts Broad Policy List
The Bluefield Princeton chamber committee backed meas ures to absorb failing sewage systems and urged reform in taxes and annexation laws. They endorsed education alignment, workforce development, timber growth, and funding for infrastructure and higher education. A legislative reception was announced for Jan 31 to Feb 1 at the Charleston Marriott.
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Bluefield
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Connie Saunders
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Chamber
Marc Meachum
Charleston Marriott
Firefighters battle two hour blaze near Princeton
Princeton area fire crews fought for more than two hours to control a fire at Milton Pennington’s Athens Road residence, three miles outside Princeton. East River and Athens Volunteer Fire Department were joined by Green Valley Glenwood, Oakvale and Bluestone Valley crews to supply water and manpower as firefighters searched for hot spots. no injuries were reported.
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Oakvale
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Youth leadership session canceled and rescheduled in Bluefield
The Mercer Tazewell Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce canceled the media session set for today and rescheduled it for Thursday February 3. For details call the chamber office at 327 7184.
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