Youth in Government at state Capitol
James Monroe High School students Matthew Meadows and Samuel Womack won youth governor and senate president roles, with Austin Toney named clerk of the house, during the 59th Youth and Government program. The event drew 350 participants from West Virginia and Ohio, showcasing parliamentary procedure and bill debate.
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Monroe County
West Virginia
Matthew Meadows
James Monroe High School
State Capitol
Charleston
Bluefield adds 24 hour drug take back unit at police station
Bluefield joins regional effort to curb prescription drug abuse by offering a 24 hour disposal unit at the Bluefield Police Department. The unit, along with existing courthouse drop offs, allows residents to safely discard expired or unwanted medications any time. The program, led by Community Connections, aims to keep drugs from misuse and protect children, with DEA support prompting Take-Back Day events nationwide.
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Bluefield
D.A. Williams
J.B. Fox
Luefield
Mercer County
Greg Puckett
West Virginia
Princeton
Comey
Bluefield Police Department
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
Environmental impact questions Cheating scandal in VW case
The Guardian analysis from September 2015 estimates U S VW affected cars emit between 10 392 and 41 571 tons of NOx annually based on typical mileage. Environmentalists worry about mitigation and the broader effects on air quality and public health as the case unfolds.
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The
Guardian
U.S
VW emissions scandal data and health impact study note
A Guardian based assessment cites a 2015 study accusing rigged VW diesel vehicles of causing preventable deaths and higher pollution. It argues recalls by end of 2016 could avert about 130 U.S. deaths, with Europe facing greater diesel exposure due to vehicle mix.
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U.S
Europe
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Youth In Government
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Tom Bone
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ohio
Ohio- West Virginia Youth Leadership Association
YLA
Ment
Meadows
Pine Grove
Lindside
Toney
Peterstown
Jon Bolt
Better Living Show
Brushfork Armory
Puckett
Seeger Geous
Roddy Scheer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
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