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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2002
Page
2
A-5 WVVA reports in McDowell County a new prison brings jobs amid a beautification dispute. The segment notes a semi finals matchup where Wyoming East faces James Monroe, highlighting local sports alongside policy action.
The Bluefield and Princeton Ministerial Associations along with Faith in Action and Project Recovery of Mercer County call for a Sunday, March 10 moment of silence in area churches and homes to honor victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The observance marks six months since the tragedy and invites remembrance of those who died in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
The old Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch is converted into a 275 bed medium security prison called Stevens Correctional Facility. Gov Wise and Secretary Joe Martin sign the agreement. Up to 100 new McDowell County jobs to follow with immediate start on architectural work.
Mercy Mercer County churches join Faith in Action and Project Recovery to observe a six month anniversary moment of silence. FEMA encouraged coordination, with Allison Hall noting the activity honors those who lost loved ones or were injured.
Gertrude Burrell, a Mercer County resident, filed suit claiming illness after consuming Jif Peanut Butter purchased in March 1999. Papers show the case moved from Mercer County Circuit Court to the U S District Court in Bluefield.
The House passed a stimulus package aimed at boosting business growth with tax cuts and a 13 week extension of unemployment benefits. The 417 to 3 vote signals a move toward swift Senate action and a hopeful White House signing, ending months of gridlock on recession relief.
An 18-year-old Bluefield High School student at a night class Jan. 29 disclosed a small handgun in his belt to teachers. A teacher advised him to take the weapon home and not return. An arrest is pending as authorities review the incident.
The Community Concert Series presents Silk Satin and Swing at 7:30 p.m. in Harman Chapel, Bluefield College, Bluefield Virginia. Also at 7:30 p.m., Harman Lodge No. 222 A F and A M meets at the Masonic Temple above New Graham Pharmacy in Bluefield Virginia.
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