Bluefield mayor eyes task force to study Sanitary Board rates
Bluefield Virginia Mayor Bill King proposed forming a joint task force with fellow mayors managers and board members to review Bluefield Sanitary Board expenses and a potential 9 percent rate increase. A public hearing on the hike is set for Tuesday June 10 at 7 30 p.m. with citizens voicing concerns and a goal to keep debt service covered while exploring bond restructuring options.
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Welch DEP office in McDowell County stays open
Gov. Bob Wise and DEP Secretary Stephanie Timmermeyer confirmed the Welch field office will remain open after earlier closure plans. Delegate Emily Yeager voices concern that vacancies will not be filled, shrinking staff and possibly transferring workers to Oak Hill and Logan, while residents prefer to keep the Welch office locally.
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McDowell County
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Emily Yeager
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Bluefield introduces yard waste disposal fees to cover landfill closure
Bluefield says curbside pickup and disposal of grass clippings leaves and brush will incur charges after the city landfill closed to meet EPA rules. New rates: 1.50 per 15 gallon bag and 15 per visit for loose leaves. deposit of 15 required for delinquent collections. City aims to reopen landfill within nine months to a year and hopes fees may drop.
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Tazewell County Sheriff blotter reports May 24–30 activities
Deputies logged eight traffic accidents and 219 calls in the May 24 to 30 period. They arrested 97 people on various charges, served 272 civil papers, and transported inmates 2,430 miles to and from prisons and other locations. Inmate supervision totaled 129 hours at the county jail.
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