Panels urge changes to mountaintop removal not ban
Three state advisory committees recommended Tuesday that coal operators reduce damage from mountaintop removal while maintaining the practice. A legislative panel urged tighter regulation and expansion of state oversight, including creating an environmental office and repealing avoidance of stream compensation. A public hearing is set for Tuesday evening at Marshall University with a final task force vote on December 2.
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WV ranks seventh in ATV fatalities study
Charleston AP report notes West Virginia holds the nation’s seventh highest ATV fatality rate. A WVU study shows 1985 to 1997 deaths total 113, with helmet use linked to safer outcomes. Researchers urge helmet laws while legislators remain wary after helmet repeal efforts.
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Hagerstown couple charged after dog findings endanger children
In Hagerstown Maryland police charged Stephen Lowe and Patti Lowe with reckless endangerment and contributing to child welfare harm after a decayed dog corpse and six inches of garbage and waste filled a bedroom. The home is condemned and three boys aged 8 10 and 12 were placed in social services care. Three dogs and six cats were removed by animal protection authorities.
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Stephen Arthur Lowe
Patti Jane Lowe
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Washington County Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
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