Flood prevention program eyed as permanent effort in three WV counties
Mercer Summers and Monroe counties are the focus of a temporary flood relief project that could become permanent. MCEOC director Judy Silbaugh seeks federal funding to extend the program, which has cleaned flood damaged properties with 45 workers at seven dollars an hour.
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Bluefield
Mercer
Summers
Monroe
Judy Lilbaugh
Mercer County Economic Opportunity Corporation
MCEOC
West Virginia
Bureau of Employment Programs
Silbaugh
Mercer County
State Division of Highways
Department of Natural Resources
Brushfork
Matoaka
Oakvale
Bramwell
Camp Creek
Glenwood Park
Lilbaugh
Summers County
Nick Rahall
Tazewell to decide fate of sick county building next week
The Tazewell County board of supervisors debates whether to renovate or replace the aging social services administration building. An engineering study by L. Perry and Associates is nearly complete, with cost estimates unchanged since earlier this year.
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Tazewell County
Board of Supervisors
Department of Social Services
L. Perry and Associates
Roanoke
Richard Farthing
Farthing
Centra
Virginia Tech
Meeting to address adoptions in Bluefield area
A Sunday gathering for adoptive families and others interested in adoption will be held June 23 at 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield. The item highlights adoption possibilities and outreach to local families and individuals exploring adoption options.
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Bluefield
Trinity United Methodist Church
College Ave
Cedar Bluff okays four percent meals tax vote
Cedar Bluff Town Council voted unanimously to implement a 4 percent meals tax starting Sept 1. Owners of Cornerstone Cafe and Long Johns Silver oppose the tax though most prepared foods at delis will be taxed. The move aims to deter county collection and funds the town budget of about $550,000 with utilities making up 65 percent of expenditures.
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Cedar Bluff
Kathy White
White
Lucy Hicks
Cornerstone Cafe
Hicks
Long Johns Silvers
Old Mill
McGlothlin
Volun
Tazewell County
Bluefield
James Hampton
McDowell considers Gary to Jenkinsones water line plan
McDowell County Commission weighs extending a Gary to Jenkinjones water line to serve much of the North Elk District. The upgrade could also supply Page ton Skygusty Anawalt Leckie and Jenkin Jones and hinges on state funding and other sources. A public hearing will gather input and residents may opt to connect. The panel meets Thursday June 27 at 4 p.m.
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Gary
McDowell County Commission
Jenkinjones
North Elk District
Pageton
Skygusty
Anawalt
Leckie
Jenkin Jones
County Commission
Gordon Lambert
Rural Economic and Community Development Administration
Abandoned Mine Land Division
Lambert
O'toole
Miss Mercer County to compete in Miss West Virginia pageant
Beth Stallard 23 of Bluefield West Virginia prepares for the 1996 Miss West Virginia Pageant in Clarksburg. A 1996 Miss Mercer County winner, she emphasized intelligence over beauty with a 12 minute interview and a education focused platform addressing drug and alcohol abuse. Stallard praised D A R E programs and recalled mentors from Tazewell High School and Bluefield College.
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Bluefield
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Beth Stallard
Mercer County
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Stallard
Tazewell High School
Bluefield College
W.va
Radford University
Educat
THS
Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department
Robin Lefler
Bluestone Dam to suspend tours and close top to public
Summer tours at Bluestone Dam will be halted due to ongoing painting work. The dam top and visitor center will be closed to visitors during the project period. The notice lists local community events and organizations including reunions, blood drive details, veterans’ ceremonies, and club meetings across Princeton and surrounding counties. Marcie Smith is coordinating Dunbar Elementary School reunion details. blood donations are scheduled at Princeton Community Hospital. Vietnam veterans seek family members for memorial ceremonies. NARFE meeting at Johnston's Inn. Vietnam Veterans open house at 801 Mercer St. Telephone Pioneers meet at Western Sizzlin. AARP Bluefield/Tazewell meeting. Prostate Support Group at St Luke's Hospital. Bramwell Lodge communications. Nemours Ruritan bean dinner at Nemours Community Center with tickets at $4 adults and $2 children 12 and under.
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Bluestone Dam
Nemours Ruritan
Auction time for Haga estate in Leckie WV sale set
Auction notice for the Russell Haga estate in Leckie WV with multiple items including a Jeep Cherokee, RCA TVs, shotguns, furniture, appliances, and more. Auction details list sale date June 22 at 11am and directions 1/10 mile above Leckie Post Office. Proceeds to Tammy Roark executor. contact Mike Lambert WV lic. 1055 for information.
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Russell “Ray” Haga
Sat
RCA
Leckie
Fire Dept
L & G Auction Co
Tammy Roark
Mike Lambert
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PCH
Craft Memorial Library
Duhling
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Shield’s Chapel
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Sandstone
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Hinton
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Dunbar
Marcie Smith
P.O. Box
Red Cross
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Blue & Gray Chapter
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Bland
Giles
Wythe
Vietnam
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NARFE
Princeton Chapter
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Johnston’s Inn
Vietnam Veterans of America Blue and Gray Chapter
Mercer St
Ronald Benfield
Bluefield, VA
Telephone Pioneers
Cardinal States Pioneer Chapter of
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VFW
Prostate
St. Luke’s Hospital
Scott Bryan
Bramwell Lodge
Bramwell Lodge No. 45
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A.M
Masonic Temple
Farmers Livestock Market, Inc
Stanley King Land Auction CO
Wytheville
William C
Bill” Ratcliff
Whitley Branch
Perry Subdivision
North Tazewell
Jim Bailey Land Auction Co
Jim Bailey, Jr
VAAR
Regency Real Estate & Auction
Anderson Ridge
Lick Creek
Pipestem
Pettrey
Margaret Butler
Talcott
Murdock St
Quail Valley
Petn
Penn
Call
J. L. Gilbert
American Dietetic Association
Dietary Dept
Glen Wood Park
C. I. Co
Electric Road
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AVON
Family & Friends
BDT
Jennifer
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Daniel Fine
Ricky Shrewsbeury
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First Church of God
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