Vaccine hold complicates Mercer County vaccination efforts
Mercer County Board of Health members said they are frustrated as a state report has not yet arrived, delaying plans to resume COVID vaccinations. A state team found the Oct 28 Moderna booster dose exceeded the recommended amount and a Nov 3 hold remains in place while procedures are reviewed. Officials expressed confusion over the report’s delay and the vaccine reinstatement timeline.
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Former Mercer County magistrate charged with harassment
Charles Poe, a former Mercer County magistrate who resigned in May after a JIC probe into alleged inappropriate conduct, is charged with harassment. Police say he harassed and stalked a courthouse employee, repeatedly visited her workplace, and confronted her in the courthouse annex lobby after his removal.
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Justice urges broad COVID booster access for 18 plus
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said any resident 18 and over who is ready can receive a booster shot, dismissing CDC eligibility guidance. He urged action during a pandemic briefing, saying there is no need to wait for CDC approval.
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New agency to help Princeton reuse tax delinquent properties
Princeton creates the Land Reuse Agency to convert tax delinquent parcels into residential and commercial sites and green spaces. The LRA was approved on second reading at the November city council meeting, with economist Samuel L. Lusk noting it as a tool to stabilize the local economy.
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