City manager sees strong growth for Princeton future
Princeton's city manager Doug Freeman foresees continued growth and a thriving economy with new businesses. He cites a robust budget, 65 to 70 staff, and lease revenues from hospital grounds and equipment, plus plans for Virginian Industrial Park and a $2 million East Mercer Street revitalization with streetscape work and a railroad museum.
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Draper upbeat on Mercer County plans and cooperation
Mercer County Executive Director Bill Draper says he loves his job and foresees a strong economic future for Mercer County. He highlights regional projects such as sewer work, water mains, courthouse roof restorations, courthouse and Memorial Building improvements, and a Multi-Modal Transportation Plan. Draper notes collaboration with Princeton and Bluefield, and cites meeting daily demands, planning to secure grants, and ongoing county efforts including traffic counts and courtroom enhancements. Martha Draper’s July council seat adds to personal context.
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Missing helicopter found on West Virginia mountain
A Hughes OH 6A helicopter missing since Thursday was found on a remote West Virginia mountain in the George Washington National Forest. The pilot, the sole occupant, was dead. The body was sent to Morgantown for the medical examiner. The crash cause remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Civil Air Patrol spokeswomen Lt. Patricia Stanton said search efforts involved 100 CAP volunteers from multiple states.
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