Farewell to a Mother Lost to Alzheimer's Compassion and Faith
Barbara Hawkins reflects on her mother Bessie Farrow Brookfield's 89 years marked by Alzheimer's. She describes the progression, the peaceful death, and the enduring love, faith, and memories left at Glen Wood Retirement Village. The piece honors caregivers and notes a memorial room for Pam's Place.
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Glen Wood Park
Bessie Farrow Brookfield
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
WVU
Pam
Mom
Betty
Glen Wood
Glen Wood Retirement Village
Local News Desk Names and Editorial Staff Roles
A Bluefield Telegraph masthead lists Randy Deason as Publisher and Samantha Perry as City Editor with Tammie Toler Dettest Hawkins Thomas A. Colley named as Executive and Managing Editors. The text closes with a biblical verse from 2 Chronicles 15 15 noting devotion and divine rest.
Wise presses drug price relief for West Virginia
Governor Wise leads a state campaign urging major drug companies to cut prices and provide discounts for vulnerable residents. He cites Canadian pricing as a benchmark and plans multi state negotiations next month, advocating measures tied to the Golden Mountaineer Card to help families coping with rising costs.
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Bob Wise
West Virginia
Wise
Canada
United States
Gov. Wise
Letters critique ATV regulation and youth safety in mounting concern
A reader vents at parents and lawmakers over ATV dangers and fatalities. They accuse officials of inaction and push for sensible rules, noting reckless use on public roads and lack of protective gear. The letter urges accountability, safer practices, and action to prevent further deaths of youths and young people.
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ATV
House
Senate
Dress codes and the pursuit of distinctive self expression
Valerie Hutchison recalls the 1970s BHS miniskirt era and the pressure to conform. She argues young women should develop lifelong distinctiveness through sewing, arts, and athletics, embracing a foundation beyond fashion trends and avoiding invisibility.
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BHS
Valerie Hutchison
Princeton
W.va
Obituary reader thanks Telegraph staff for free notices
A Virginia alumni relations officer from Union-PSCE thanks the Telegraph for freely providing online obituaries. She notes the Class of 1948 member’s passing ahead of the 55th reunion and says the service helps draft newsletters. Blessings are sent to the obituary staff.
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the Telegraph
alumni/ae
Virginia
alumni/ac
Christine R. Mitchell
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Thomas A. Colley
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