Hearing Set On Board Impeachment In Mercer County
A hearing in Mercer County Circuit Court is scheduled for July 1 at 9 a.m. to consider a petition filed by Russell Johns of Bluefield seeking impeachment of the Mercer County Board of Education. The petition accuses the board of violating state codes governing county school boards and cites acts including meeting outside the county in 1993 and fabricating purchase orders to misuse Chapter I funds. Kathryn R. Bayless, attorney for the MCBOE, called the issues groundless and moved to dismiss. Johns also moved on June 1 to remove Bayless over a claimed direct conflict of interest.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Mercer County Board of Education
Russell Johns
Bluefield
David Knight
Johns
Board of Education
Kathryn R. Bayless
MCBOE
Bayless
Mercer County Schools
Peter Decker
Norfolk
God
Supreme Court
Decker
Michelle
Virginia board debates school prayer issue
Virginia lawmakers clash over school prayer guidelines as the state board prepares constitutional rules for student initiated prayers. The board plans five fall hearings and a January decision while courts loom and the ACLU vows suit.
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Virginia Board
Richmond
Virginia Board of Education
James P. Jones
General Assembly
Education Board
American Civil Liberties Union
Cathy Clark
Department of Education
Governor sends tax value issue to Legislature
Governor Caperton said a report on mineral property tax values and Tax Department procedures will be sent to the Legislature. The report, about 100 pages, follows a 4-3 board vote ordering valuation changes for coal timber and gas properties and a canceled board meeting. Caperton says only the Legislature can adjust tax rates and will forward the report to its interim committee. Hechler argues current law favors mineral rights owners, while Caperton avoids committing on individual tax fairness.
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Charleston
Gaston Caperton
Board of Public Works
Ken Hechler
Hechler
Caperton
James Paige III
Storm safety urged amid thunderstorm warnings
Barbara Hawkins reports Mercer County urges alertness as thunderstorms dominate the season. Dr. John Prescott of West Virginia University advises seeking shelter at first lightning, avoiding tall trees and metal objects, and preferring a building or vehicle for safety. If caught outside with no shelter, crouch low and head to shore if on a boat.
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Rinceton
Mercer County
CES
John Prescott
Center For Rural Emergency Medicine
West Virginia University
Prescott
OES
Teens volunteer at Princeton Community Hospital
RINCETON Teen volunteers, aged 14 to 18 from the surrounding area, commit four to eight hours weekly through the summer to assist with admissions mail delivery and hospital tasks. Jennifer Bishop, 17, says she volunteers to learn about nursing as she pursues a medical career.
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Rinceton - Princeton Community Hospital
PCH
Margaret Scott
Scott
Jennifer Bishop
Bishop
W.Va State Police report multiple local incidents
Princeton area reports include Laurie McGee Vider arrest for battery by Trooper Miller. A break in at Direct Carpet Outlet on Oakvale Road. cash stolen and entry gained with a key. False ATM withdrawal alleged at One Valley Bank. case referred to Pennsylvania authorities. Domestic violence case at Roses store. no charges. Break in to a double wide at Salem Crest. $100 damage. Cat killed and property damage in Northview, suspects named. Domestic violence at Bluewell Manor. ex-husband involved. Vandalism at R J Mine Electric. rocks damaged security lights. Stolen vehicle reported from Wal Mart Plaza in Bluefield. Prowl and harassment reports in Bluefield area. Continuous detective work by D B Bailey and local officers.
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Mercer County Sheriff's Department
Oakvale Road
Princeton
D.B. Bailey
Athens
One Valley Bank
Pennsylvania
Brushfork
Salem Crest
W.E. Gearhart
Silvia Burton
Northview
Bluewell Manor
M.T. Smith
R.J. Mine Electric
Green Valley
L.R. Catron
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Alfred Elston
Peck Street
G. Sarver
D. Dillon
T. Miller
Suzanne Bovenizer
Augusta St
J.T. Helton
Cindy Howerton
Tulip St
Ug Formulary
A&c
Goodykoontz
Bland Street
Green Friendly Valley
Health Watch
Jefferson Street
Peete
Pegi
Uta
Blue Prince Plaza
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