Bluefield meeting sparsely attended for Mercer County lake plan
Mercer County Build a Lake organizers presented the 1,000 plus acre lake concept in Bluefield to a small audience, with backing from Ernie Hays and Janet Bailey. Walker said the water recreation lake aims to boost tourism and economic development, noting 34 homes would be displaced. Meetings continue in Princeton and surrounding towns ahead of July 1 submission to Gov. Wise and a September committee report.
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Ernie Hays
Janet Bailey
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Bob Wise
Off-duty deputies take over airport security
Deputies have replaced National Guard troops at Mercer County Airport as off-duty officers from multiple agencies provide security under a private contract. Mercer County Sheriff Chief Deputy R E Earnest says the airport pays for coverage and that state law allows officers to work security while off duty. Airport Authority member Laura Gooch says the arrangement has operated for about a month and seems to work well with consistent coverage for all arrivals and departures.
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Mercer County men indicted by federal grand jury
A Beckley grand jury handed two indictments. Daniel Walling Jr of Princeton faces a two count case for possessing a Ruger 9 mm pistol and ammo on August 26, 2000 after a prior felony conviction for unlawful wounding. John Hopkins of Bluefield is charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and faces arraignment at 11 am Thursday in Bluefield before U.S. Magistrate Judge R Clarke VanDervort.
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FEMA flood buyout program aids West Virginia Virginia homeowners
FEMA explains a voluntary mitigation program allowing communities to buy flood damaged homes at pre flood value to move residents out of harm’s way and save future recovery costs. Officials say funding covers 75 percent with the state handling the rest, with torn down structures and land preserved as nonbuildable. Local governments initiate applications through county or town officials.
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Disaster aid available for West Virginia flood victims
Residents in designated disaster areas in West Virginia may apply for FEMA and state unemployment assistance under the May 5 major disaster declaration. Eligible self employed and unemployed workers could receive up to 368 dollars weekly for 26 weeks. Call 1 800 621 FEMA to register. TTY users dial 1 800 462 7585. Social Security number and prior year earnings advised.
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