Freedom of Information Sparks Mercersville Hospital Salary Drama
The Mercer County controversy centers on a Princeton Community Hospital salary list showing managers earning over $55,000. Vice presidents received large raises, prompting staff accusations of betrayal as the hospital faces financial strain. The list, obtained via FOI, was traced to a Charleston accounting firm acting for Bluefield Regional Medical Center. The issue widens hospital rivalry and trust concerns, with officials promising inquiry and possible action.
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Princeton Community Hospital
Brouhaha
PCH
Princeton Community
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
St. Luke’s
Princeton
Mercer County
HCA
Charleston
BRMC
Eugene “Gene” Pawlowski
Pawlowski
Bluefield
Editorial Credo From Bluefield Telegraph Editor
City editor and senior copy editor positions noted for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with executive and managing roles. A Bible quote appears, emphasizing faith over human limits.
Drug War Calls for Community Action in Appalachia
Local leaders warn of a broad drug crisis spanning West Virginia and Virginia with youth involvement and dangerous consequences. Sheriff and U S Attorney stress background checks, doctor prescribing practices, and public cooperation. The Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime task Force is praised for its work in reducing illegal drug activity.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Jeff Wallenstrom
Wallenstrom
U.S
Kasey Warner
Bluefield
John Ashcroft
Flags on veterans graves touch readers at Woodlawn
Patricia Kadar of Bluefield West Virginia thanks the unknown volunteers who placed American flags on veterans graves at Woodlawn Cemetery for Memorial Day. She notes her husband Bill, a 48 month Army World War II veteran buried in the Veterans Garden, would be touched by the display.
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Woodlawn Cemetery
Bill
Veterans Garden
Residents decry Bluefield sewage rate hike as greed
A Bluefield resident rails against a $25 monthly sewage bill, arguing the charge reflects unnecessary profit rather than value. The writer notes new construction and leak fixes trigger higher rates, suggesting a desk job bureaucrat seeks a raise.
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Bluefield
The risk of medication and personal health care
Susan Gullion reflects on how seniors and caregivers risk overmedication and misunderstanding drugs. She recalls her mother in law’s large medicine bag and痛 the tendency to trust doctors without questioning. The piece urges patients to know their meds, ask why, and verify drug effects.
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Medco Health Solutions
Medco
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Freedom of Information
Mercer
Dan Dunmyer
The
Daily Telegraph
Mail
FOI
Samantha Perry
Sperry
Bottonline
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Thomas A. Colley
Jesus
Randy Deason
Patricia Kadar Bluefield
W.va
Susan Gullion
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