Rahall backs day care bill visit in Princeton
Rep. Nick Rahall D West Virginia toured the Princeton Day Care Center to discuss a forthcoming Better Child Care Bill. He said the plan would offer grants or tax credits for day care, expanding access for two income families and aiding training and alternative care options.
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Princeton considers county wide landfill fee to blunt hike
Princeton council backs Mercer County proposal to levy a county wide garbage fee and curb disposal costs after the Mercer Solid Waste Authority voted to raise dumping fees from 8.75 to 30 dollars per ton to meet new state pollution controls. Officials warn higher fees may drive trash into the city, and suggest debt financing or staged increases with a PSC review while also urging stronger recycling and enforcement. New council member George W. Johnson sworn in as peers honor outgoing members.
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Joyce Engineering Inc
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Gary Christie
Earlie Moon
Mercer County Commission
Fran Goodman
George W. Johnson
Johnson
Harvey Lett
James L. Cannon
Jud Joyce
J. Harvey Lett
Dan R. Mathena
Ted J. Connelly
Dominion Hardwoods
Manchin May Retire As Impeachment Looms In WV
Charleston AP reports State Treasurer A James Manchin, facing an impeachment trial due to a $279 million loss in an investment fund, hints at retirement with a planned announcement on Tuesday. If removed by two thirds of the Senate he could lose roughly $2,000 monthly pension, while he awaits a decision on the trial timeline and his office’s future.
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Sayse
Duane
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House of Delegates
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William T. Brotherton
Tuesay
Matoaka Class of 1964 25th reunion set for July 22
The Matoaka High School class of 1964 holds a 25 year reunion on July 22. Some classmates have moved and addresses are unavailable. Inquiries should contact Johnnie R. Shuck at 1450 Main St Princeton 24740 or Mary Ann Beggs Eskew at 314 Straley Ave Princeton 24740.
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Main St
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Straley Ave
School board to appeal tie ruling in WV case
POINT PLEASANT AP The Mason County school board voted unanimously Monday night to appeal a circuit judge's ruling that improperly dismissed veteran math teacher Bill Webb for refusing to wear a tie. Webb, a 16 year Gallipolis Ohio teacher, will seek West Virginia Supreme Court review.
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Gallipolis
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West Virginia Supreme Court
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Sota News Tip Hotline Opens for Readers
Local readers urged to report tips to the Telegraph's state editor Bob Pepabea at the Ely newsroom booth, contact number 327-6171, to aid ongoing reporting and public service.
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Glenwood youth group honored for cleanup effort on Green Valley Road
Mercer County observes first state Adopt A Highway sign for Glenwood Junior High School Junior Civitan group. They cleaned two miles from Courthouse Road to Glenwood Methodist Home, meeting yearly quota. DOH provided safety training signs and vests, with others already adopting roads statewide.
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Fleming
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West Virginia
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Sun Valley Raritan Club
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Hechler predicts defeat of amendment in West Virginia
West Virginia Secretary of State Ken Hechler warned that the three proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reorganizing government will be defeated by about three to one in the September 9 special election. He spoke in Bluefield arguing the amendments undermine voters rights by eliminating elected offices and centralizing power under appointed officials.
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Mercer County doubles real estate excise tax on transfers
Mercer County Commission in a special meeting doubled the excise tax for transferring real estate titles from 55 cents to 1.10 dollars per 500 value under Senate Bill 189. The increase raises the total assessed to 2.20 per 500 value, with 1.10 to the state and 1.10 kept by the county. County officials projected revenue to rise from about 50 thousand dollars to roughly double.
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Claude Blankenship
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Rudy Jennings
Jennings
Lohr
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