Princeton candidates push revitalization and law enforcement
A field of contenders for Princeton city council outlines aims to revitalize downtown, curb crime, and attract business. Candidates emphasize stronger police presence, annexation, federal aid, tourism, and engaging residents, with plans ranging from budget scrutiny to fire protection and street improvements.
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Kessinger
Citizens For Law Enforcement
Zoning and Appeals Board
Princeton
George Johnson
Johnson
Mercer County Sheriffs Department
R.L
Jake” O'Donnell
Princeton Lions Club
O'Donnell
Earlie Moon
Moon
Harold Bandy
Mercer Street
Fisherman drowns when boat capsizes in New River
In Pearisburg Virginia state police divers recovered the body of Micheal L. Merrix a 26 year old Pembroke man who drowned after a fishing boat with two friends capsized in the New River near 9 30 p m Saturday while attempting to start the motor Divers found Merrix at 5 30 p m Sunday and the other two men were rescued by a passing boat
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Pearisburg
Pembroke
Giles County
C.W. Stephens
Micheal L. Merrix
New River
Stephens
Merrix
Drivers fail to slow down at state line
Ohio officers report more speeding violations near the West Virginia line after WV raised its limit to 65 mph. Marietta Judge Lane and Sgt. Gomsi say the rise is linked to more traffic and better weather, not dramatic enforcement changes. Ohio has not raised its limit.
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State Line
Parkersburg
Ohio
West Virginia
Marietta
N. Edward Lane
D.G. Gomsi
Ohio Highway Patrol
Gomsi
Reclamation plan set in gorge area
Reclamation will start this fall on abandoned coal mines in the New River Gorge as part of a five year federal program with $1 million to rehabilitate lands now within the National Park System. Environmental groups warn that timber and mining operations skirt boundaries, and current laws fail to protect the land.
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Fayetteville
New River Gorge
National Park System
U.S. Department of Interior
Office of Surface Mining
The
Park Service
Washington
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Pennsylvania
Big South Fork National River Recreation Area
Tennessee
Kentucky
New River Gorge National River
Relief efforts mobilize for Saragosa tornado victims
Area agencies support Texas tornado survivors with gifts of clothing toys canned foods and toiletries. United Way and Salvation Army seek more donations to rebuild lives and homes. Shipments may start Tuesday with boxes labeled by contents to aid volunteers at Bluefield and Princeton drop sites.
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Saragosa
Texas
United Way
Salvation Army
Bill Craft
Craft
Highland Ave
Bluefield
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Mercer Ave
Princeton
Heat wave prompts medical responses as patients seek relief
A heat wave over the weekend sent two to three patients with heat related illnesses. One man in his 60s collapsed after mowing a yard in wool pants, heavy socks and a sweater. Doctors urge hydration, especially for the elderly, saying prevention is essential.
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Zaitoun
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Ira Southern
Southern
Chamber of Commerce
Ted Vargas
Vargas
House of Delegates
Mercer County Health Center
Princeton Task Force For
Princeton Task Force For Economic Development
Pocahontas
Abbs Valley
Boissevain
Libby
Ed McQuail III
McQuail
Patricia Moyes
Old Town Theatre
Bertha Sproles
Miss Emma
Huntington
Cabell County
Cabell
Robert Frum
Frum
Secretary of Interior
Donald Hodel
Dominion Bank
Tazewell County
City OF
Brildie
Courthouse Road
First United Methodist Church
Center Street
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Catholi Ward
Shiret
Harrison Street
Oliver Avenue
Denton Millsaps
New Hope Road
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FDIC
Edward D. Jones & Co
New York Stock Exchange, Inc
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