Marion County agencies unite to aid flood victims
In Fairmont WV community partners gather to coordinate housing help for flood victims. Red Cross Casey work and mental health services join efforts with West Virginia Housing Development Fund and local groups. Shelter residents find support as agencies streamline access to housing and recovery aid.
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Fairmont
Marion County
Jason Keeling
Morgantown
Selmeski
University
Keeling
Red Cross
West Virginia Housing Development Fund
The
West Virginia Coalition To End
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Devel
Opment
Tygart Valley United Way
Marion County Emergency Operations Center
United Way
County Emergency Management
Julie Sole
Sole
Fairmont Village
Disability Action Center
Locust Avenue
Bell Run Road
Fairmont State University
Trails expand as Hatfield-M McCoy link eyed
The Hatfield McCoy Trail system plans two new segments boosting miles and local investment. A connector between Mercer County West Virginia and Tazewell County Virginia would allow cross state riding, with eight miles extending from Pocahontas County. Weather affects progress. Memorial Day ridership was strong and lodging reported high occupancy.
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Zera
Mercer County
Tazewell County
State Line
Zeto
Heat wave grips region with 90s and advisories
Temperatures rise to the low 90s across Mercer McDowell and Raleigh counties with heat advisories and a 30 percent thunderstorm chance. Bluefield officials promote Lemonade Festival traditions while fans are collected by the Union Mission to aid the elderly and vulnerable during the heat.
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Raleigh
Fayette
Mercer
McDowell Counties
McDowell County
National Weather Service
Mercer County
Blacksburg
Tazewell County
Craig Hammond
Bluefield Union Mission
Union
Hammond
Bluefield
Mercer County Adopts Spay Neuter and Canine Control Ordinances
Mercer County officials approve two ordinances addressing dog and cat sterilization and nuisance barking. Violations of the canine control measure carry fines from 25 to 100 dollars plus costs. the spay neuter rule imposes escalating fines up to 1,000 dollars per offense and jail time after multiple violations. The Spay Neuter Assistance Fund will fund eligible residents and support the program, with second readings scheduled at today’s meeting.
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Puckett
Mercer County Commission
Mercer County
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