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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2009
Page
1
Local roundup coverage highlights notable events and developments reported by Bdtonline on Monday June 22, 2009. Names, places, and figures anchor the brief summaries across civic, sports, and community items.
Today sees partial sunshine with a slight chance of showers and a high near 80. Hawaii resident Dan Gleason comments on reports that North Korea may plan a missile launch toward Hawaii, hoping for a minimal aftermath.
A Chicago couple married in surgical masks and latex gloves after learning they both had swine flu less than 48 hours before. They kept a 10 foot distance from guests at a Highland Park synagogue, saying doctors assured no serious risk. The pair joked about flu symptoms but proceeded, walking instead of walking down the aisle.
Tazewell County officials released a draft ordinance restricting tall structures on protected ridgelines amid a proposed East River Mountain wind farm. The plan, shaped by the tall structures steering committee and planning commission, targets buildings over 40 feet tall within designated ridgelines and surrounding zones. A second public hearing is planned as supervisors decide to accept amend or reject.
Bluefield Virginia launched its fourth season of Sunset At The Square in Jack Asbury Square with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. About 200 residents gathered on blankets and lawn chairs for a safe, social movie night with free pop corn and soft drinks provided by sponsors Greg Quesenberry and Nick Ball. Families Misty and Darryl Mooney bring their kids Channing Taylor and Hannah each Saturday, as attendees from Cape Girardeau Missouri also enjoy the event sponsored by the town and local groups
A Mercer County man died from injuries suffered in an ATV accident near Matoaka around 12:30 a.m. Sunday near Cline Country Road. Senior Trooper S A Murphy of the Princeton WV State Police provided details. Deputy S A Sommers leads the investigation but was unavailable for comment.
Southern West Virginia localities gain oil and gas severance tax payouts led by McDowell County with 508 513 71. Mercer County receives 40443 37 while Bluefield and Welch localities also post notable sums. The state distributes 75 percent to producing counties and 25 percent to localities by population.
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