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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1999
Page
1
A top draft pick in Major League Baseball was hospitalized amid unspecified medical concerns. Team officials say the condition is being treated and to expect updates as available.
AEP officials said the Wyoming to Jackson Ferry 765kV corridor affects one dwelling in Tazewell County and that the company did not mislead the board of supervisors. The board had previously endorsed then rescinded the route amid concerns over the number of homes in the corridor.
Enrollment in West Virginia public schools declines slightly while spending per student remains high. Census figures show $5,992 per student statewide, compared with $5,656 national average, and Mercer County spends about $6,095 per pupil. County rankings place Mercer 24th of 55, with McDowell 5th and Monroe 40th. Officials link rising costs to economic factors and shifts from agrarian lifestyles.
Bluefield city officials and the Bluefield Economic Development Commission discussed real estate concerns at their monthly meeting. Mayor Nelson Walker sought guidance on the old N and W freight station on Bluefield Avenue and a rental waiver to preserve 23 Federal News Agency and Federal Express jobs. The panel favored negotiating a five year lease over a rental waiver while selling the building remains an option. The group also noted progress on demolition of dilapidated Russell Street apartments with a scope change request for Small Cities Block Grant funds.
TAZEWELL Va Many questions linger over Tazewell County s 76 772 626 fiscal year 1999 2000 operating budget as the board voted 4 1 to approve after a frenzied session Councilman Jerry Wood Southern District criticized the budget committee and colleagues saying the budget is politically motivated and irresponsible while Don Payne and Bob Wade defended the process and leadership
West Virginia considers penalties for bingo and raffle rules as the Bluefield Moose Lodge faces a hearing before the state Tax Commission in Charleston next week over alleged misappropriation of charitable raffle funds. Lodge officials say there has been ongoing dispute.
Johnny Johnson of Union City Tennessee filed a civil warrant after his son’s yo-yo was confiscated by teachers. He sought repayment of court costs and 73.25 for filing, plus the $7 toy’s value. The trial is scheduled for next month.
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