Leaders file petition over power lines in Mercer County
A diverse group of area leaders filed a June 7 petition with the West Virginia Public Service Commission urging American Electric Power to develop alternatives to the proposed 765kV line route through Mercer County. Leaders include Mercer County Commission President John Rapp Athens Mayor Robert Richardson and State Senator Tony Whitlow.
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Athens
West Virginia Public Service Commission
American Electric Power
Mercer County
John Rapp
Robert Richardson
New River Parkway Authority
Ned Eller
Shawnee Parkway Association
William Sanders
Tony Whitlow
Homer Ball
Elizabeth Osbourne
Richard Flanigan
Wyoming Station
PSC
AEP
West Virginia
Campbell
Forestry Service
Mary Ellen Griffith
Princeton
James McNeely
Greenville
SummerFest Finalized for Princeton Ninth Annual Celebration
Organizers billed the eighth annual SummerFest with the theme Chili Cars and Country and a June 2023 kickoff. Chamber members Bill Sherwood Linda Mangus and Jigger Smith chaired plans for the large town event with a final schedule approved. Gina Boggess touted community involvement including the Princeton Jaycees Celebrity Pie Auction featuring Jim Miller Dewey Russell Harold Buckner Lee Willis Susie Pace Tanner Russell and others.
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Princeton
Chamber
Bill Sherwood
Linda Mangus
Jigger Smith
Sherwood
Smith
Gina Boggess
Princeton Jaycees
One Valley Bank
Jim Miller
OVB
Dewey Russell
Harold Buckner
Lee Willis
Susie Pace
Mercer County Board of Education
Princeton High School
WVU
Tanner Russell
SummerFest Daily Events and Weekend Schedule
SummerFest showcases start Thursday with a 5K run and Battle of the Bands. Friday features a river radio night, hot air balloon rides, a Miss SummerFest pageant, karaoke, and a concert to be announced. Weekend events include pancake breakfast, a car show, rifle drill, pie throw, health fair, gospel show, 4-H picnic, and a Kicks country street dance.
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WMTD
WCIR
James H. Drew
PSHS
Mr. Chili
Billy Joe Bob
Mercer County Commission On Aging
Trent Street
Princeton
Mountain State Street Red Association
Advanced Auto and Highway
PikeView High School
Jaycees
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Pharmacy
Nancy Tanoukhi
David Mullens
Sherry Stanton
Beckner Brothers
Vic Sorrell
Cochrans
Scott Catron
Hometown
WPVO
Clark honors Pedigo with Andy Clark Scholarship
Andrew L. Clark of Andy Clark Ford, Inc. received a foundation honor as the Pam Hawkins Foundation named an Andy Clark Scholarship for a Princeton Senior High School athlete. The $2,000 award went to Chris Pedigo, Tiger guard, who will attend West Virginia Tech this fall. presentation by Mark Wills and Barbara Hawkins. The scholarship marks Clark’s ongoing contribution to Mercer County education in West Virginia.
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Rinceton
Andrew L. Clark
Andy Clark Ford, Inc
Pam Hawkins Foundation
Princeton
Andy Clark
Chris Pedigo
Mark Wills
Barbara Hawkins
Clark Pedigo
Tiger
West Virginia Tech
Hawkins
Clark
Mercer County
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Veterans honor Kathy Jackson at Princeton Community Hospital
Veterans and co workers gathered to honor Princeton Community Hospital social worker Kathy Jackson this week for dedication above and beyond the call of duty. James Rose of the Division of Veterans Affairs presented an Award of Merit praising her unique caring attitude and persistence without quitting.
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Princeton
Princeton Community Hospital
Kathy Jackson
State Division of Veterans Affairs
James Rose
Jackson
Happiness Not Found In Dreams Says Local Experts
Princeton Mercer County Chamber leader George Lanton says success and happiness come from attitude not plans. He recalls his path into the chamber and notes goals can mislead. lawyer Greg Prudich weighs in on choosing law over farming and the pull of family life. radio veteran Greg Kanode describes following radio into a three decade career.
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George Lanton
Greg Prudich
Greg Kanade
Kirk Story
Princeton
Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Lanton
Prudich
Waey Radio
Kanode
McDowell County
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Cahvpl
Richlands
Poggli@itas High School
Davis and
Greg Cruey
Richlands High School
Richlands Middle School
Pocahontas High School
Donna Nunley
April Fore
Tony Barbery
Southern West Virginia
Princeton Health Center
Willis Chiropractic
Appalachian Entertainers Association
Cheap Thrills
Pedigo
Veterans Award
PCH
The
Daily Telegraph
Edward Taylor
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