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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2017
Page
4
A reflective column notes spring approaches in five days after an unusually mild winter. Despite leftover snow and cold days, daylight extends evenings, warming temps spark plans for outdoors, gardens, and allergy season, with chatter of possible late storms and a need to retire winter gear.
The outlet lists Randy Mooney as News Editor, Andy Patton as Publisher, Samantha Perry as Sports Editor, and Brian Woodson among its staff. A biblical quote closes the page, framing editorial voice with a call to fair judgment.
Officials report 300 calls from Mercer County to the Problem Gamblers Help Network with 13,000 statewide. Experts note 1 percent of residents may have gambling disorder and 2 to 3 percent show symptoms. March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph reader objects to Swope’s proposal to abolish the personal state tax in West Virginia and raise sales tax instead. The writer notes 44 years in one job and two earlier ones, pays state taxes, and fears retirees and low income seniors will be hit hardest while urging Sen Chandler and Sen S to explain the plan.
Bill Ketter, senior vice president of news for Community Newspapers Inc., argues the free press anchors democracy and open government. He recalls Madison's view of the press as a public proxy and notes journalism's evolving, imperfect quest for fairness and verification across print, broadcast, and online media.
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