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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2001
Page
1
Richmond AP Earley defeated Hager by about two to one at the state GOP convention to win the nomination for governor and keep the governor’s office in the Republican column. Earley will step down as attorney general at noon Sunday, with Randy Beals as acting AG.
Bluefield prepares for its first municipal election of the 21st century with poll workers trained and on site by 5:30 a.m. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thirteen candidates seek three district seats and two at large positions on the City Board of Directors including Garry D. Moore Sr. and Chris Flynt in District I among others.
A regional price roundup lists the lowest fuel costs observed Saturday across Bluefield West Virginia Bluefield Virginia Brushfork Food City Corner Mart Fast Break U S Route 460 and towns including Tazewell and Princeton Prices range from $1.43 to $1.58 for unleaded and unleaded plus grades with multiple outlets tying at $1.46 or $1.47.
Mercer County municipalities and businesses face ballooning fuel bills as gas prices climb. Bluefield City Manager Ron Crabtree says the city will absorb costs into the budget and seek cuts elsewhere, noting austere operations ahead.
Joe Rypys at the I-77 T-Stop near Princeton notes diesel at $1.53 a gallon, up five cents in days. He warns Pennsylvania prices can be 20 cents higher, reaching $1.80 in some cities as he reflects on rising costs for 18 wheel truckers and their businesses.
Princeton residents head to the polls Tuesday to fill four council seats. Ward I is held by Herbert McClaugherty, Ward II by Will Stafford, Ward III by Charles W. Bingham, and Ward IV by Ellen Allen, appointed in January. Stafford runs unopposed in Ward I after moving from Ward II and serving as mayor.
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