Grafton Council Hikes City Taxes and Garbage Fees
The Grafton city council approved two tax increases after public hearings. Drivers license fees double to $2 yearly and monthly garbage charges rise to $2.50 for residents with higher commercial rates. Ordinances 374 and 375 pass unanimously with plans to fund equipment upgrades and training, while a fellow resident proposed an extra curbside charge for back-of-house pickups.
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Harold Fawcett
General Fund of
Grafton
C. Lowell Mason
Rodney Workman
Workman
Bud Woods
West Virginia University Extension Service
Fawcett
William Manley
Myrtle Anvil
Mason
Little Leary Opposes Taking Kids to The Loop
A terse note shows Little Leary warning against taking children to the loop, suggesting parents should bring them only if they want trouble. The message reflects local community concern and calls for cautious approach to the outing.
Partial water plant funding hopes emerge in Grafton
City officials weigh phased updates to the water system after receiving 604000 from EDA toward a 18 million plan. Proposals include a 15 million gallon tank and a 5 million gallon pump, with governance from Cerrone and Vaughn and possible Appalachian Regional Commission funds later.
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Mason
Miller runs well in state locals
In Charleston West Virginia United Mine Workers on Tuesday reported strong showing for incumbent president Arnold Miller in early returns with a margin over his nearest opponent. Miller did not declare victory and his rivals did not concede as national returns differed.
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Miller
Charleston
W.va
West Virgin Ss United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
West Virginia
Lee Roy Patterson
UMW International
Western Kentucky
UMW
Harry Patrick
Associated Press
Patterson
Patrick
National Associated Press
Miller Press
Paul Fortney
Reform
W.A
Tony” Boyle
Fortney
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Three accidents and a blaze reported in Preston County region
Catherine Scott, 50, of Horse Shoe Run died in a one car crash on U.S. 219 in Preston County. A separate two vehicle crash on State Route 7 involved a coal truck and a power company truck with no injuries. Grafton Fire Department investigated a fire at the Green Lantern Inn with unclear damage and responders from Grafton and Flemington. Weather and election notes follow.
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Aurora
Catherine T. Scott
Preston County
U.S. 219
Kingwood
Power Company
Webster
Grafton
Green Latern Inn
Flemington
Claude Ebert Named Grafton Third Ward Councilman
Claude Ebert a 76 year old retired J C Penney manager in Grafton was elected by secret ballot to the city council from the third ward replacing resigned councilman George Gallaher. He will serve Gallaher’s term and is eligible for reelection in 1978. He aims to tackle the water problem and has prior service on the charter commission. He lives in Blueville with his wife and two children.
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J.C. Penney
Grafton
Ebert
George Gallaher
Charter Commission
Blueville
R.C. Mick
B and O
Darnell Shackelford
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Manley
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David R. Murphy
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EDA
Appalacian Regional Commission
Jay Rockefeller
Public Service Commission
Taylor County
Allott
William Jamison
Fourco
Fource
State Health Department
Ted
Preston
Green Lantern
Claude Ebert
Robbie Sciegal
Gallaher
Water Department
West Virginia Municipal League
Maple Avenue
Washington Street
Recreation Commission
Ethel Street
Bridge Street
Cerrone
Vaughn
Main Street
Claude S. Ebert
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