Lessons from Oak Hill pay dispute for city leaders
Oak Hill amid a pay dispute over a $13,000 back sick leave and vacation payout highlights state wage rules and the need for two signatures on checks. Mayor Calvin Jones faced questions over transparency and reliance on legal opinions as City Manager Tom Oxley’s resignation payout drew scrutiny and officials moved to require dual signatures on all city checks. Mike Giannini, hired as the new city manager, is urged to keep the council informed to prevent future tempers from flaring into public controversy.
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Regional View: Cemeteries as West Virginia’s Next Boom
Guest columnist Dwight Wickline argues for repurposing reclaimed Mountaintop Removal land as vast interment grounds. He envisions state cemeteries named for other states, Arlington relocation ideas, road sign changes, and a multi million dollar task force to spark jobs in surveying, construction, and funeral services amid a broader mining industry decline.
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Gore advocates White House conservation plan amid global warming debate
Scripps Howard notes that Gore argues July as the hottest month supports human caused warming and urges U S action. Critics warn of natural climate variation and question greenhouse gas dominance, saying Kyoto like plans may hurt developing nations and fail to solve warming.
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