Safety belts and child restraints urged during Click It campaign
State Police cited 202 drivers for no seatbelt and 49 for no child restraint during a May to June Click It or Ticket blitz in Princeton WV. Sgt. Crowder touted public awareness gains, noting 66 percent belt use and an 80 percent statewide goal by 2005. He warned officers will continue policing infractions, stressing belts save lives. Barbara Hawkins, state editor, Daily Telegraph.
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Governor’s Highway Safety
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Names Editorial Team
William Randy Deason is publisher and Samantha Perry directs operations. Andy Patton Barbara Hawkins and Thomas A Colley serve as editors with Charles Owens as managing editor and a senior copy editor on the staff. The paper quotes a religious verse as part of its motto.
West Virginia seeks waivers to boost Mercer County growth
West Virginia invites counties and cities to submit ideas under the Local Government Flexibility Act to ease rules hindering economic development. The new law takes effect July 1 and aims to speed relief grants. Bluefield WVa shows gaps in growth versus Bluefield Va, urging local officials to act to attract employers and create jobs.
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Deb Sarver
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Byrd praised as dedicated West Virginia senator in letters
A reader writes in support of Senator Robert Byrd, praising his long service since 1958, leadership roles, and contributions to West Virginia through public works, highways, education, and dams. The letter notes the struggling economy, coal industry decline, and concerns over liberties, urging appreciation for Byrd’s work.
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Pension Bond Amendment urged for West Virginia voting
West Virginians are urged to vote yes on a June 25 Pension Bond Amendment to refinance state pension debts. The plan would issue up to 5.5 billion in bonds to fund a fixed 350 million annual payment for 30 years, saving the state at least 1.5 billion and protecting retirement systems. Endorsers include AARP WVEA AFL CIO WV Chamber of Commerce and others.
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Frank Bellinetti
AARP
David Haney
WVEA
Kenny Perdue
Afl-Cio
Karen Price
Manufacturers Assoc
Cecil Roberts
UMWA
Steve Roberts
WV Chamber of Commerce
Cecil H. Underwood
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