Presidential pass boosts Bush but energy plan gaps persist
Martin Schram argues in Scripps Howard analysis that President Bush faced Congress in the Rose Garden blaming lawmakers for stalled energy policy. The piece notes high fuel prices, refines critique of campaign candidates, and advocates permanent federal tax credits for hybrids as a simple, overlooked solution.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph leadership and staff roll call
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including William Randy Deason as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor Samantha Perry. Executive Editor Andy Patton and Thomas A Colley serve as Managing Editor and Senior Editor with City Editor duties noted. The motto quoted emphasizes service over status.
Manchin Signs Extra Judge for Mercer County Circuit
Mercer County in West Virginia gains an additional judge as Gov. Joe Manchin signed a bill adding judges to the 9th 24th and 30th circuits during a ceremony at the Mercer County Courthouse. The move aims to ease overloaded dockets and improve fairness and speed in local courts. Judge Derek Swope and Judge Bill Sadler praised for handling heavy caseloads as lawmakers and community members support the reform.
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Youngster helps find new home for husky
Marie Otey of Bluewell recounts how her granddaughter Brooke and family found a new home for a stray Siberian Husky. The dog waited every morning for Brooke to catch the bus, was offered care by Keystone workers, and on April 30 was loaded with Brooke to be taken to the new owner. Brooke rode along to keep the dog calm and was late to Glenwood School, with the secretary noting the reason as animal rescue.
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Magistrate hopefuls vie for votes at Mercer County gathering
A crowd at the Mercer County Courthouse heard Democrat candidates for magistrate speak with three minute limits each. Speakers included Jake Hodges a substitute teacher. Mark Shrader of Mercer Board of Education. Charlie Poe with 22 years in law enforcement. Roy Compton a former magistrate. Rick Fowler backed by Tony Whitlow. and incumbent Harold Buckner. Fowler seeks long term support, Buckner asks for votes while confirming commitment to service.
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Charlie” Poe
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Mercer County magistrate candidates rally in Bluefield
A campaign gathering in Mercer County drew multiple magistrate and county post hopefuls. Candidates outlined qualifications and plans, with remarks by Marvin Lockhart David C. Smith Susan Honaker Mike Flanigan Roscoe Boone Sr and Bob Carter. Carter criticized the jail bill and urged cost cuts while stressing county leadership as a business.
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