McNeely Urges End To Infighting Between Bluefield and Princeton
Mercer County leaders must move forward together in a shared future. Princeton official Jim McNeely told Bluefield Rotarians that infighting harms both cities and that development requires cooperation, annexation costs must be managed, and state aid is needed as federal programs shrink. He warned local services depend on state and federal support, urging unity to prosper. The event also noted community leaders from both towns and a separate AP report on Wilson Schmidt dies after club fire injury.
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Patricia Leslie
Daily Telegraph
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Too Many Regulations, Manchin Says
Secretary of State A James Manchin says his office is buried in new state rules and regulations and the Legislature must fund a directory. He proposes a $250000 payment to publish the register, noting a prior $25000 allocation was unused. He cites heavy regulatory input from multiple agencies and says the system should pay for itself.
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Downtown Bluefield tour eyed for revival push
Bluefield city officials led by Mayor Paul Cole Jr on a fact finding tour of downtown to identify problems and proposed the creation of a citywide map of all buildings and lots. Plans discussed include widening Bluefield Avenue and a new 90 000 square foot office building site.
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Ward Morgan
Daily Telegraph
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Mercer County bids for 127 feet of sidewalk on Scott Street
Princeton Construction Company bids $3 100 Southern West Virginia Company bids $6 186 and Claude Erps Construction Company bids $7 830 for 127 feet of sidewalk in front of county property on Scott Street The County Planner-Coordinator Fred Parker says bids are being evaluated and a contract is expected to be awarded soon The article also notes that homing pigeons date back to 3000 B C in Egypt.
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