Political musings on pay and campaigns in West Virginia
A reader vents about high political pay, campaign spending, and influence, comparing governor salaries to other earnings. The column touches on mudslinging in WV politics, mentions a Daily Telegraph report, then shifts to local events led by Russell and Pat Synan, Pocahontas festivals, and community figures including Larry Hypes.
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Washington
Daily Telegraph
Mountain State
Lawrence Messina
West Virginia
America
United States
Russell Synan
Russell
Pat Synan
Peel Chestnut Mountain
Pocahontas
Lions Club
Bobby Baker
Lions
Jean Boone
Tom Childress
Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff credits and motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher, Samantha Perry as Managing Editor, and notes roles for News Editor, Sports Editor, Fulitor Andy Patton, Senior Editor Brian Woodson, City Editor Bill Archer, and Charles Owens. Includes a biblical verse Proverbs 22 4.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Ridge Runner wraps inaugural season at Lotto Park
Bluefield applauds the Ridge Runner for a successful first year at Lotto Park with 15 517 riders from across states. Lori Mills notes out of town visitors spent money locally and boosted regional revenue while more park use followed. Plans begin for 2012 season with an April 1 reopening after maintenance at RJ Mine Service.
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Lotto Park
Bluefield
Lori Mills
Save the
Lynchburg
Mills
Lotito Park
RJ Mine Service
Letters urging humane care for animals in Mercer County
Melody Rickman of Bluefield urges responsible pet ownership after a shelter euthanized many animals. She recounts adopting two kittens, emphasizes reporting animal bites for rabies follow up, and calls for spaying neutering vaccination and keeping pets on property. She shares a personal story of a damaged abandoned cat to illustrate suffering and care.
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Mercer County Animal Shelter
Health Department
Animal Shelter
County Commission
Idy
Melody Rickman
Bluefield
Mercer County Animal Shelter controversy sparks call for action
Mercer County Commissioner Jay Mills details shelter overcapacity and filth after a visit with Mike Vinciguerra. He cites 350 animals in a 150 capacity facility, recalls past seven day policy, supports enforcing rules, keeping budget under 377,116, and urges adoption efforts and public oversight rather than tax hikes. The next County Commission meeting is Oct 11.
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Mercer County Animal Shelter
Mike Vinciguerra
Jay Mills
Mercer County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
Mercer County Humane Society
County Commission
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Overnor
John Barbour
Arthur Scott
Duke White
Ichabod Crane
Pat
Larry Hypes
Tazewell High School
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Ridge Runner
Selewhay, & Gazette
Ala
NT Mino
Mercer County Commission
Princeton
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