Landfill rejects Joy PCB materials in Bluefield disposal dispute
The Emelle Alabama landfill declined 80 tons of PCB contaminated soil, broken asphalt and concrete from Joy Manufacturing's Bluefield service center. The decision followed unresolved questions about potential dioxin contamination and the lack of EPA approved handling methods. Waste origin owner Elwin Aliff warned against transporting material due to public health risks.
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Alabama Chemical
Joy Manufacturing Company
Bluefield
Gordon Kenna
Chemical Waste Management Co
Emelle
Ala
Kenna
Elwin Aliff
Alabama
Aliff
Michael J. O’malley
Joy
Ron McCurry
Raymond W. Augustin
Pittsburgh
Germany
Council rejects option to buy gas system
Bluefield Virginia council rejects buying the town gas system, opting instead for a 20 year franchise ordinance to replace the expired agreement. Commonwealth Public Service Corp has run the system since 1979 without a town franchise. The town retains option to buy at fair market value at end of the franchise. A 2,389,600 dollar budget for 1986 87 was adopted.
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Bluefield
Mountain State
Commonwealth Public Service Corp
John Shott
Commonwealth
Art Mead
Lord resigns State post from West Virginia DHS chief
Department of Human Services Commissioner Sharon B. Lord announced her resignation effective July 1 returning to private consulting. The Williamson native, 42, said goals were met and plans international work with an Australia business seminar in July. Moore praised her service and amicable parting. DHS employs 2,563 staff, third largest agency after Highways and Health.
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Charleston
Department of Human Services
Sharon B. Lord
Moore Administration
Lord
Williamson
Moore
DHS
U.S. Department of Defense
Corrections chief cites report on Huttonsville population drop
Corrections Commissioner A V Dodrill said a Monongalia County judge has a written report on reducing Huttonsville Correctional Center’s population. Gov Arch Moore is reviewing 216 inmate files for possible sentence reductions and reassignments. Secretary of State Ken Hechler asked Richard M Richmond be removed as special prosecutor in a case alleging political manipulation of Charleston city workers by Mayor Mike Roark.
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Charleston
A.V. Dodrill
Monongalia County
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Arch Moore
Ken Hechler
Richard M. Richmond
Mike Roark
Hechler
Richmond
Protests Meet Chilean Ship Esmeralda In Norfolk Harbor
In Norfolk, a small group of protesters waved signs as the Chilean naval training vessel Esmeralda docked. One sign declared Tidewater does not welcome fascist ship Esmeralda while a crowd watched the 370-foot schooner enter the harbor.
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Norfolk
Tidewater
Carl Griffler
Virginia Beach
Bland County considers higher taxes to fund schools and services
Bland County residents face about 225000 in new and increased taxes next year, including a 140000 utility consumer tax and a 10000 to 50000 mix from real estate and gross receipts. Supervisors plan final action in June after hearings, citing revenue losses and county needs. Local business owners oppose the plan, fearing hindered growth while officials emphasize essential funding.
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Bland
Bland County
Board of Supervisors
Jerry Groseclose
Incubator Manager Denies Two Year Rule Claims
Princeton The Business Hatchery manager J Michael Robinson denied claims that new firms must have two years of experience to join the incubator project. He said no one has been excluded and any interested party can submit a business plan for advisory review. Local clients expressed support despite the controversy.
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Princeton
J. Michael Robinson
C. Luther Gillispie
Robinson
Gillispie
Ms. Shorter
Fuller
Mercer police starved for officers in Mercer County
Princeton trooper R D Falknner told Citizens for Law Enforcement that Mercer County detachment lacks manpower to handle all calls. He said the staff totals nine, with two corporals and seven troopers, and several officers have left for other assignments. Only two men are on duty tonight, one on an investigation. If help is needed, call the sheriff.
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Princeton
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Virginia
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Gloria Garcia Davis Burke
Harold Burke
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Nolan
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Elaine Thompson
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Connie Dotson
Rocky Gap
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