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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2021
Page
4
Charles Owens, Daily Telegraph assistant managing editor, describes a personal anecdote about receiving an electric bill for $0.00 after an overpayment in the prior month. He notes high past costs, cooler weather, and expectations of rising bills amid inflation, but enjoys the unusual zero charge.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces staff roles with Tricia Johnston as Publisher Samantha Perry as Editor and News Editor Andy Patton as Assistant Managing Editor Charles Owens leading sports coverage. The quote from John 4 24 is cited.
U S Senators Manchin and Capito announced a 452 292 grant from the EPA to begin abatement on the 400 block of Federal Street in Bluefield. The work targets lead paint and asbestos in old structures including Montgomery Ward as part of a plan to attract new businesses and future demolition funding. The Bluefield BED A will own the properties during abatement and seeks further grants after completion.
Anthony Williams of Bluefield Virginia argues in a letter that taxes should target all tobacco products and alcohol, or broaden to venues like sporting events, criticizing a local “tax and spend” approach and urging residents to vote out the current party. He cites issues such as cell coverage and ATV tourism, urging fair taxation.
A compact history of Memorial Day tracing its roots to earlier observances, the 1868 declaration by Gen. Logan, and the evolution into a federal holiday in 1971. It notes Arlington National Cemetery and the 1922 Lincoln Memorial dedication, with reflections from Larry Hypes of Bluefield High School.
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