Bluefield considers quiet zone to curb train noise
Bluefield Virginia moves to resume a quiet zone ordinance to limit horn use at four crossings Furnace Depot Montrose and Thistle as FRA rules prompt potential grandfathered status. About 50 trains pass daily with around 200 hours of whistle sounds feared unless zones qualify for exemptions. FRA says communities may set silent zones while ensuring crossing safety.
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Arey
Susan Terpay
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Depot
Montrose
Thistle
Robert D. Jamison
Alyesha Asghar
Aasghar
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Lilies of the Field Thrift Store Benefits Camp Joy
In North Tazewell Virginia the Lilies of the Field thrift store donates all proceeds from a July 4 through July 9 sale week to Camp Joy for renovating the historic facility. The shop, across from the post office, offers clothing toys books and more with an average item price of 50 cents. Contact Sue Carr at 988 9090 for Farmer's Market booth reservations.
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Sue Carr
Allen urges reevaluation of Coalfields Expressway funding decision
Sen George Allen urges the Federal Highway Administration to re examine ending federal involvement in the 51 mile Coalfields Expressway in Southwest Virginia. He cites regional economic growth and job opportunities and directs staff to work with federal and state officials to restore compliance and funding pathways.
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Norman Mineta
George Allen
Rva
Federal Highway Administration
Virginia
Allen
Mineta
Commonwealth
Coalfields
Virginia Department of Transportation
Wise, Dickenson
Buchanan
McDowell County
West Virginia
Warner
Boucher
Pierce Homer
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Suspect Turns Himself In In Beating Of Juvenile
Bluefield man Robert Harris, 21, turned himself in after a warrant was issued Friday for malicious wounding in the beating of a 17 year old from South Carolina. Harris was arraigned and released on bond. The victim, found unconscious on South Street, suffered severe face and head injuries and was airlifted to a Charleston hospital before later being released. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. the case remains under investigation.
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Robert Harris
Brian Kahle
M.A. Beck
South Street
Kahle
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Charleston
Itmann High reunion scheduled for Aug 13 in Itmann
Itmann High reunion for former Itmann Grade School attendees will be Aug 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is 20 dollars for a single and 30 dollars for a couple. A catered dinner begins at 6 p.m. Reservations due by July 1. Call 304 294 8276 for details. Send checks to Janie Woodrum PO Box 134 Itmann WV 24847. Tazewell Farmers Market held Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon in Farm Bureau lot.
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Itmann
Janie Woodrum
Tazewell
Farm Bureau
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