Welch urged for consolidated high school site choice
Larger residents back a consolidated high school for Ger and Big Creek students to be built in Welch near Mount View High School stadium rather than at Bradshaw. Critics warn Route 80 is narrow and dangerous for buses. MVHS stadium site at Route 52 and 16 is seen as faster and safer. State officials will inspect both sites soon to form a concrete plan.
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Princeton Guard member on alert for possible mobilization
City Clerk Ken Clay of Princeton, also a city judge, confirms he and others in the 1st Battalion 150th Armored National Guard were placed on alert last week. Based at Bluefield, the Raleigh County Armory members were told to be ready if war with Iraq occurs, with no location or timeline provided.
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Propane prices rise amid Middle East tensions and strikes
Propane costs climb as Middle East tensions and South American labor disputes drive prices higher. Cold winter, logistics add pressure, says Ferrell Gas communications chief Scott Brockelmeyer. He notes delayed Venezuelan oil field strike settlements will affect deliveries in two to three months and customers face higher bills.
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Local residents aid area Marines in Iraq war effort
Princeton residents Joyce T. Calfee and Angele A. Beeman organize a grassroots support group to aid Marines in the looming Iraq war. They worry about food, loneliness, and supplies for Marine Sergeant Shawn C. Shortridge, Calfee's grandson, as he serves on the tip of the spear.
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Princeton
Joyce T. Caffee
Angele A. Beeman
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Shawn C. Shortridge
Iraq
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Daffodil Days raise funds across Mercer area
American Cancer Society volunteers promote Daffodil Days from March 15 with daffodil bouquets and potted bulbs. In Mercer County and nearby, 900 pots and 5,000 fresh-cut blooms were sold in 2002 raising funds for cancer research. Orders available at ACS locations including 1818 Jefferson Street and local retailers.
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