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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2001
Page
2
Virginia event notes a fresh attraction for Bridge Day at the Gorge, promising added excitement and crowds. The report hints at new activities and a heightened sense of anticipation for visitors and locals alike.
The article recaps Halloween events from Bridge Day featuring community turnout and seasonal festivities throughout the day. It highlights costume displays, parade moments, and local vendors engaging residents in seasonal fun.
U S ground forces operate in northern and southern Afghanistan in a secretive phase of war on terrorism. Additional troops poised for commando raids to search for Osama bin Laden and al Qaida lieutenants. Bombing resumed in Kabul with eight explosions after two weeks of aerial strikes. Green Berets perform varied missions aiding opposition forces and gathering intelligence. Southern Afghanistan sees support for Pashtun leaders to break from the Taliban. Rumsfeld declines comment but confirms coordination with rebels in the north and elsewhere.
Fear after terrorist attacks and anthrax scares has some Bluefield families wary of Halloween. Parents, like Nora Pugh, say they may skip trick or treating or worry about copycat incidents this year.
State regulators cleared the way for a major sewer extension in Athens announced by Gov. Wise. The project upgrades the existing treatment plant and adds service to Painters Chapel, expanding access from 450 customers to 508 including Concord College.
Abbreviated listing shows varied newspaper items including comics advice horoscopes obituaries and regional sports notes. The brief clippings reflect a page collage rather than a single event with multiple small items and headers.
Mercer County schools revise emergency policies amid anthrax fears after an employee at the board of education central office opened an invoice containing a granular substance. Her second floor office and nearby restroom were sealed as firefighters collected trash and papers.
Mercer County officials condemn chickenpox parties urging parents to vaccinate. Dr. Kathy Wides notes variable risks and potential for fatal outcomes, with about 50 deaths yearly nationwide. Melody Rickman adds the practice is common and risks include eye or throat complications.
Noon to 3 p.m. a Putt-putt and picnic for elementary youth sponsored by Case of West Virginia and Project Y.E.S. at Glenwood Park. At 6 p.m. to midnight a Halloween carnival by Jewell Ridge Recreation and Development Corporation at Jewell Ridge Learning Center.
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