Generous Community Rallies For Pets And School Aid
Local reader recalls large pet food drive at Athens School totaling over 3100 pounds used to aid Mercer County Humane Society and Princeton Middle School families. Penny and coin drives fund a classmate’s family, church collections bring hundreds, and Christmas Tree and Salvation Army efforts highlight small gifts adding to big impact. Rabid wildlife warning ends with caution about handling wild animals and rabies risks.
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Athens
Mercer County Humane Society
Princeton Middle School
Bill Archer
Bluefield Union Mission
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Names Editorial Leads
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and News Editor along with Andy Patton Brian Woodson as Senior Editor and rity Editor Passe Bill Archer Charles Owens. The page includes a Bible verse from Revelations 3 15 16 AKJV.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Babies behind bars may be best option in WV prison
The West Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill allowing eligible nonviolent inmates to care for newborns in a nursery at Lakin Correctional Center for Women near Point Pleasant. Senate revision in play with Gov Manchin likely to sign. Supporters say program can reduce recidivism, while critics fear baby welfare in prison.
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House of Delegates
Lakin Correctional Center
Point Pleasant
Senate
Joe Manchin
New York
Ohio
Nebraska
California
Washington
Associated Press
Department of Corrections
Clif Moore
D-Mcdowell
House
Moore
American Water thanks Princeton residents for wastewater billing change
West Virginia American Water thanks Princeton residents for patience as the Princeton Sanitary Board ends its collection contract and bills wastewater directly. Temporary duplicate January February 2007 bills will be corrected with overpayments credited to future water service. pay sewer charges to Princeton Sanitary Board now.
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Virginia
American Water
Princeton Sanitary Board
West Virginia
West Virginia American Water
Water Service
Wvawater.com
Deborah D. Herndon
Table games debate opens door to more counties
Senate changes to the table gambling bill would allow any county meeting race track prerequisites to hold a referendum on table games. Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin argues the plan treats counties equally and expands eligibility beyond the four counties with dog or horse tracks. Senator Mike Oliverio notes local ties as debate continues.
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H. Truman Chafin
D-Mingo
House of Delegates
Chafin
Mercer
Mike Oliverio
D-Monongalia
Coo Chafin
Bluefield
West Virginia University
Edwin J. Bowman
Ohio
America
West Virginia
Walt Helmick
D-Pocahontas
McDowell County
Lawmakers clash over table games and voter choice in WV
Barbara Hawkins reports on a gaming bill debate as senators favor letting counties with horse or dog tracks hold referendums on table games while opponents warn of gambling's risks. Supporters cite track revenue and job creation. opponents urge government restraint and diversification. Teachers protest salaries loom amid possible veto and override talk.
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Mercer County
Manchin
House of Delegates
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Samantha Perry
Charles Owens
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
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