Higher ed turf war may ignite in West Virginia plan
Morgantown AP report notes lawmakers aim to create a new state higher education system. Charles Manning, departing chancellor, warns against veto power among institutions and urges strong oversight and funding. Senate Bill 653 aims high but progress may take years.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Cecil Underwood
Charles Manning
University System Board of Trustees
Manning
Mercer County Schools Reduce Smoking Under New Program
In Mercer County, a new program replaces suspensions with tobacco education for first offenses, 18 hours of school/community service for second offenses, and court referrals for third offenses. Participation spans Princeton Senior, Pike View, Bluefield, and Montcalm high schools, with improved attendance and fewer suspensions noted.
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Mercer County
Rinceton
Rick Ball
Ball
Princeton High School
Princeton Senior High School
Pike View High School
Bluefield High School
Montcalm High School
Princeton Senior High
Seniors Back Social Security Change Allowing Full Benefits
Mercer County seniors at the senior center voiced support for federal legislation awaiting President Clinton's signature. The measure would let Social Security recipients aged 65 to 69 collect full retirement benefits regardless of earnings, providing an incentive to keep working. Local residents noted the need for income security and the desire to earn without losing benefits.
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Bluefield — Area
Mercer County Senior Center
Clinton
Ted Skeens
Eugene “Shorty” Johnson
George Forney
Peggy Pitt
Health Dept orders CCC fix sewage line at Indian Ridge home
McDowell County sanitarian Sam Thurmer inspected Tamsey Wade's Indian Ridge residence after Wade reported raw sewage in a front yard. He blamed a CCC debris crew for crushing and blocking the intercepter and said the crew would return Friday to repair it. The leak affects Bearwallow Branch and may trace to four years of demolition work.
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Thurmer
CCC
Wade
Indian Ridge
Bearwallow Branch
Northfork Hollow
United Pocahontas
Lifesaver promotes railroad safety in Oak Hill
Operation Lifesaver urged West Virginia motorists to stop for trains at crossings. The group, speaking at the state Safety and Drivers Education Association conference in Oak Hill, warned that crossing with a train coming can result in a 142 ton crash. Nationwide, thousands were injured or killed in 6000 railroad highway crossing wrecks last year.
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Oak Hill
Operation Lifesaver
West Virginia
State Safety and Drivers Education Association
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