County plans aim to distribute terrorism preparedness brochure
Mercer County moves forward on federal terrorism protection effort as Salvation Army Captain Mullins says the office will distribute a government prepared preparedness brochure. Until available, residents may view ready.gov. A mock disaster drill is planned at Glenwood Park in September under Jeff Simpkins guidance with a first planning meeting Mar. 24 at the Mercer County Health Center.
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Bob Mullins
Salvation Army
Mullins
Mercer County Emergency Services
Glenwood Park
Jeff Simpkins
Princeton
Simpkins
West Virginia
Mercer County Health Center
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Editorial Note
The document lists the paper’s leadership including Randy Deason as Publisher and Samantha Perry as City/County Editor along with editorial positions and a quoted saying about teachers and disciples. The text presents a staff attributions fragment from a Telegraph News Editor context.
Legislature report cards Caruth leads our new representatives
A regional assessment of the 2003 West Virginia legislative session grades five lawmakers new to the area. Del Don Caruth earns A minus for voting and dedication. Sen John Pat Fanning gains A for experience and support of colleges. Sen Jesse Guills Jr. receives A for energy and diligence. B grades go to Sen Truman Chafin and Del Marshall Long for meeting expectations and college support, with noted voting disappointments on malpractice, education, and college closings.
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Don Caruth
John Pat Fanning
Mercer County
Four Seasons
Jesse Guills Jr
Truman Chafin
Del
Marshall Long
Bluefield State College
Concord College
West Virginia Letter Calls End to Special Sessions
William Horton of Bluefield argues the state cannot afford or justify special legislative sessions. He notes lawmakers receive 15 000 for 60 days and would gain 150 per day extra plus other reimbursements. He urges outlawing special sessions and cites WVC codes 4-2A-2 through 4-2A-4 to illustrate his point.
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William Horton Bluefield
Support Our Troops Yellow Ribbon Drive in Bluewell
A Virginia mother urges community support for troops by placing yellow ribbons and bows across Littlesburg area Bluewell to honor her son SSgt Michael R. Lane USMC stationed at 29 Palms California who left for Kuwait January 16. She highlights his wife and two sons and calls for broad civic participation.
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Littlesburg
Bluewell
Designations of coal roads listed for SR 583 weight limits
West Virginia counties and routes named under the coal resource transportation roads designation in SR 583 set coal truck limits at 120000 pounds with a 5 percent variance. Text lists Boone, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Raleigh, Wayne, Webster, Wyoming counties and routes 4 16 19 20 39 41 55 9 20 82 plus districts including Washington Maiden Louden and Cabin Creek. Insurance agents say legislative action fell short on medical malpractice reform and broader insurance rate changes, with many insurers not writing new policies in the state. Three bills on government reform failed, two become interim study resolutions, one touched on family services tied to the Health Department.
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Boone County
Clay County
Fayette County
Greenbrier
Sam Black Church
Summers County
Lincoln County
Logan County
Kanawha County
Washington
Maiden, Louden
Cabin Creek
McDowell County
Mercer County
Mingo County
Nicholas County
Raleigh County
Wayne County
Webster County
Wyoming County
Department of Health
Legislature wrestles with cabinet reorganization amid party sparring
WV and Virginia coverage notes Mercer County opposition to a bill that would merge two cabinet departments and dismantle a third. House Republicans killed the measure citing unclear savings while Gov. Wise urged leaner government. Virginia lawmakers faced gift reporting gaps as Bon Secours hosted lawmakers and spouses in Richmond, with several not reporting meals or gifts. Gov Warner launched an uninsured care initiative in Williamsburg aimed at cost effective solutions for over a million uninsured Virginians.
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D-Raleigh
Richmond Times
Dispatch
Virginia Automobile Dealers Association
Hampton Roads Maritime Association
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Mark Warner
Virginia
Williamsburg
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