Veteran flags his fallen with quiet Memorial Day duty
Davy-Thomas Perkins, 73, a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, spends Memorial Day placing flags on graves around Davy, West Virginia. He recalls thefts of flags in recent years, continues with support from the American Legion and friends, and hopes his tradition endures beyond his life while noting he would only quit if unable to walk or if flags are stolen. He values the act over thanks, honoring comrades with a personal ritual.
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Challenged ballots filed in Princeton council race
City Clerk Virginia Wohlford Scott said uncounted challenged ballots from Tuesday's Princeton election could alter the outcome. Ward I saw many due to annexation and registration gaps. The council canvass Monday will determine validity and winners.
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Johnson
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Alma Belcher
Dan Mathena
Joe Vicars
Oceana Faces Water Crisis After Black River Pollution
In Oceana Wyoming County the Laurel Fork, a Clear Fork River tributary and the town’s sole water supply, turned black on May 20. Restaurants closed for days. schools shut for parts of May 21 and 22. Mayor Gerald Short seeks state Health Department help and a new water source. Estimated daily costs cited at $12,000 for staff and overhead.
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Clear Fork
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State Health Department
Two Princeton youths charged with false alarm calls
Robert A. Aue and Rodney D. Worrell, both 18, of Princeton, were arrested last week and charged with making a false alarm to the OH-9 ambulance. Boone said several alarms to fire departments were involved, with emergency crews responding to the incidents.
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Rodney Dale Worrell
Princeton
OH-9
Ofas
Boone
de Ner
Reece
Bradshaw Crew Tackles Sandstone Removal Above Route 80
Bradshaw area workers from Danis-Bay Industries battle removing sandstone overhang after two rock slides dumped 75 tons and 25 tons onto West Virginia Route 80. The route carries 100 vehicles hourly and school buses daily. Gov Arch Moore pledged state action with a mountain removal plan.
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Bradshaw Junior High
Arch Moore
Bradshaw
Mother killed as daughter charged with DUI in Nemours crash
A 55-year-old Wolfe resident Hazel Stroupe died at the scene after a single vehicle crash on Nemours Road near Nemours Dam. Rita E. Childress, 23 of Pocahontas Va., was charged with felony drunk driving and treated at Bluefield Community Hospital. Deputies Carl Stillwell Rodney Midkiff and investigator R L Boone reported the incident.
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Bluefield Community Hospital
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Princeton Rescue Squad and Fire Dept reach volunteer pact
The Princeton city council approved a cooperation agreement to supply volunteers to respond to structure fires. The plan funds the rescue squad with 10000 dollars annually plus 10000 dollars for equipment from the fire capital equipment fund, with annual renegotiation possible based on volunteer numbers. Fire Chief Marvin Hyatt and City Manager Gary Christie touted the pact as a strong, future aiding measure.
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Hall hal Over 200 volunteers build Kingdom Hall
Over 200 volunteers gathered Thursday to construct a new Kingdom Hall at the Old Goforth site. The effort reflects a communal project to establish a place of worship and community gathering.
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