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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1989
Page
8
In a Bluefield area case a student named Tracy Poe was reportedly suspended multiple times and ultimately fired amid wardrobe issues and disciplinary actions. The article notes an omission from the honor roll and mentions the Bluefield Quota Club planning a 6:30 PM installation banquet at Park Inn.
Keystone Enterprises contributes 250 to Summers County environmental group Save Our Mountains to support local economy and job creation while opposing the MRS plan for a nuclear waste facility in McDowell County. Carol Jackson, VP, emphasizes safeguarding West Virginia’s environment amid revitalization efforts and skeptical view of large projects promising thousands of jobs.
Ralph Ball a 29 year Princeton High School basketball coaching veteran filed a grievance with Principal George Keatley seeking his job back. He argues his higher experience and cites state boards indicating no obstacle to his return. Ball notes others were rehired after retirement in other counties while he faces exclusion.
United Mine Workers march through southern West Virginia toward Charleston to press contract talks. About 60 Pittston miners rest at Sharples High School then camp near town union offices for a six day effort. Coordinators say the action echoes the union’s early organizing in Appalachia while a jail hunger strike by three strike leaders draws attention to alleged mistreatment by authorities.
Residents of Quail Valley and Boulder Park may still join Princeton by minor boundary changes or petitions after both areas rejected annexation bids on June 6. City Manager Gary Christie notes election annexation is costly and urges caution. a new bill may ease petitions but requires identifying voters and freeholders, with 50 percent in favor for inclusion.
James Barbery reports Boissevain officials say Laurel Fork Stream cleanup, long delayed by mining waste and debris from past operations, may begin this fall with AML funds. Local leaders and state officials secured attention from the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, aiming to restore the stream for fishing and flood safety.
District Judge John Copenhaver condemned repeated use of substitute federal prosecutors in a Charleston income tax case. He told U S Attorney Michael Carey to stop the pattern and to inform the defense of the government's case details, while noting Paul Billups was away and Feinberg substituted. Carey was at a conference in Phogny Arizona.
West Virginia Department of Highways moves to widen the four lane stretch between Princeton and Green Valley. A median barrier will be added to safer turning access, reduce the steep grade, and improve curves. The project awaits design approval and possible federal funding. Public inspections and statements are available at Mercer County Clerk Princeton and Charleston offices.
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