Tyson Fresh Meats workers push toward United Way goal
At Holcomb Tyson Fresh Meats more than 3,000 employees donate toward Finney County United Way. Tyson matches gifts by 25 percent and funds toward a $500,000 campaign goal to support 21 area agencies. Plant Manager Paul Karkiainen urged ongoing contributions during a United Way presentation by Margaret Anderson.
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Agency fair at Tyson highlights United Way funded programs
Representatives from several agencies partly funded by United Way spoke to workers during an agency fair at Tyson on Wednesday, presenting services and opportunities. The event aimed to inform employees about community resources supported by the campaign.
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Obama widens reach into West Virginia states in race
Obama leads polls and launches West Virginia TV ads as McCain guards turf. After the final debate, Democrats say economic turmoil and local news coverage helped make West Virginia competitive despite Obama losing the Democratic primary there last year.
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Obama edges McCain in mock election at elementary school
Florence Wilson Elementary School students held a mock presidential election with Barack Obama winning by two votes. Obama gathered 155 ballots to McCain's 153 as teacher Tim Parker noted the close result and staff recorded the tally.
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Windsor group still working on Windsor Hotel project
The Finney County Preservation Alliance seeks developers to renovate the Windsor Hotel at Pine and Main Streets. President Don Harness says the group won’t wait for a new partner after dissolving with Tom Klein of New Communities LLC. The alliance has a $10.5 million plan including a hotel restaurant and coffee shop.
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