Residents weigh action against rezoning near University and Koontz
Residents opposing the rezoning between University and Koontz Avenues consider possible actions including doing nothing to halt a new shell building. Attorney Charles Armistead says he is researching courses of action against the city and individuals as permits for a James Prete restaurant are signed. The council approved amended zoning and City Clerk Patricia Campbell signed the ordinance despite the Planning Commission rejection.
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University
Koontz
Sac
Charles Armistead
James Prete
James Ashburn
Ashburn
Armistead
Larry Schifano
John Weston
Suncrest
City Planning Commission
Patricia Campbell
River pollution probed on Monongahela River
The Fairmont DNR office investigates reports of heavy contamination possibly from mine drainage on the Monongahela River between Opekiska and Hildebrand Locks. Inspector Victor Leon will review complaints from summer residents Harry Lucas and C E Grimes about reddened waters and potential impact on fish.
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Fairmont
State Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Monongahela River
DNR Water Resources Division
Victor Leon
Opekiska
Hildebrand
Mon River
Harry Lucas
River Road
C.E. Grimes
Stewartstown Road
Lucas
Dent's Run
Arrest after shooting at sheriff’s cruiser in Fairmont
A Winfield man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department after firing two shots at a sheriff’s cruiser during a family disturbance call. No injuries were reported and the suspect, unnamed, was jailed pending a hearing.
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Fairmont
Winfield
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Department
Valley Days concludes with record crowds and awards
The eighth annual Decker's Creek Valley Days ended with the largest attendance to date and a record 900 poor man dinners served. Madeline Shubert was named gardener of the valley, Mildred Campbell homemaker, Tom Matthew horseshoe champion, Your Tavern Inn best ball team, donut eaters Leroy Millican and James Mohrman, Dorothy Bowers won antique guessing, Tammy Deavers cat winner, Alecta Nuce dog winner, Barry Arnold best pet, Gary Kiddy junior high art, Marcia Taylor senior high art, and Mellon's Chapel Senior High Class decorated parade float.
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Decker’s Creek Valley
Madeline Shubert
Rock Forge
Mildred Campbell
Brookhaven
Tom Matthew
Tyrone Road
Your Tavern Inn
Richard
Leroy Millican
James Mohrman
Dorothy Bowers
Canyon
Tammy Deavers
Alecta Nuce
Barry Arnold
Gary Kiddy
Denlslow
Marcia Taylor
Mellon
Chapel
WVU Experts Bet Food Prices Rise Slowly Next Year
University Extension Economist Gerald Eagan predicts foods will rise five to eight percent in the coming year, slower than feared. He cautions crop failures or unforeseen factors could alter the outlook, while noting beef prices have softened but may not yet help shoppers. County agent Kennedy calls the outlook complex.
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Barbara Rasmussen
University Extension
Gerald Eagan
Eagan
Asel Kennedy
Conone
James Jones Retires as FmHA Rural Housing Chief
James Jones, 57, longtime head of rural housing for West Virginia’s Farmers Home Administration, retired July 31 after 33 years of service. A North Carolina native who moved to West Virginia in 1948, Jones helped countless families secure homes and built strong ties with county offices, builders, realtors, and lenders.
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Sandi Metheney
Farmers Home Administration
James Jones
Chestnut Ridge Road
Jones
State Office
Morgantown
Fmha
West Virginia Home Builders Association
North Carolina
Rose
West Virginia
Moundsville
Morgantown Advances in Building Removal Efforts
Morgantown speeds up demolition with REAP cooperation removing two dilapidated University Avenue houses. City Manager James Ashburn notes potential further REAP projects in the same area while enforcing codes on a corner property. The move hinges on highway alignment concerns and funding availability.
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Dave Poling
Morgantown
University Avenue
Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program
REAP
James Ashburn
A.J. Manchin
Snider Street
Union Avenue
Gregg Davis
Ashburn
South University Avenue
Manchin
Poore
Monongalia Fair Week Kicks Off With Parade and Ball
Monongalia County Fair opens with a 6 30 p m parade and pre fair events last night the fair queen ball at Westover Fire Department about 200 people attended Sheriff Charles J Whiston introduced the queen candidates. Panorama Magazine highlights fair activities and photos and notes the State Fair in Fairlea August 15 23.
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Monongalia County
Westover
Charles J. Whiston
Panorama
Fairlea
Battelle
Wadestown
Chief Energy Officer outlines plan to keep coal profits home
Dr. B L Coffindaffer, new head of West Virginia's Governor's Office of Federal State Relations, pushes policies to retain coal money in state through gasification and liquefaction. He seeks to consolidate FSA, create energy and related offices, and expand use of federal and state funds for statewide development. He notes need for a diversified energy strategy including oil, solar, nuclear, and natural gas. He and family reside in Athens Mercer County.
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John Blosser
West Virginia
Governor's Office of Federal State Relations
FSR
B.L. Coffindaffer
Coffindaffer
Gov. Moore
FSA
Coalton
Energy Office
Fuel Commission
Virginia
Coffinduffer
WVU
Center For Appalachian Studies
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Concord
Bluefield State
Norma Lipps
Jane Lew
Ernie
Donna
Athens
Mercer County
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CRC
Art Jordan
Free Spirit
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Consolidated Recreation Commission
Charles Johnson
Lois Gray
Barbara Starcher
Diane Wycoff
Sue White
Lois Cashdollar
Joy Berkley
Banner
B. L. Copfindaffer
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