Out-of-state educators visit Mineral Tech Center Nov 11, 2009
info Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER Forty-two teachers, counselors, and administrators from schools in six different states visited the Mineral County Technical Center Monday as part of a tour promoting a campaign to increase the college-going rate among high school students ... Part of the literature created was a booklet, Tips for the College Bound, compiled by Linda Porter of the Tech Center's Student Support Services and including articles from contributors such as Rene Trezise, director of... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Phelps in town this weekend for Warm the Children event Nov 10, 2009
info Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER The Mineral Daily News Tribune s Warm the Children campaign is gearing up for a very special weekend on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14 ... Phelps, who became the darling of the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she and her two daughters cheered Michael on as he shattered record after record and earned an unprecedented eight gold medals in swimming, will be participating in the Warm the Children Open House scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Peebles in Keyser... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
High school football playoffs: Frankfort seeded 4th, Keyser 7th Nov 10, 2009
By Michael Minnich Tribune Sports Editor KEYSER -- Frankfort coach Kevin Whiteman and his players will probably be sending Christmas cards to Phil Carr and the Northern Garrett Huskies ... The Huskies lost their regular season finale, ironically to Keyser s foe, Point Pleasant ... Keyser passed Ravenswood, who lost to Ripley last Friday, for the seventh seed. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Veterans honored at Franklin Nov 10, 2009
I will be over in Keyser on Wednesday, too ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Veterans Day ceremony at Courthouse Nov 9, 2009
info Tribune Staff Writer KEYSER Mineral County will honor veterans with a Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday morning on the lawn of the County Courthouse ... The opening prayer will be offered by Randy Crowe, pastor of Believers Fellowship Church in Keyser ... Remarks will also be offered by Mineral County Commission President Wayne Spiggle, and Keyser Mayor William Sonny Rhodes. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Threat unites cheerleaders Nov 9, 2009
info Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER It was an historic occasion. and one which went mostly unnoticed after being overshadowed by the controversial pepper-spraying incident at the Keyser-Frankfort Mineral Bowl last week ... For the first time in as long as anyone can remember, the Keyser and Frankfort cheerleading teams stood together on the brand-new turf at Tornado Alley and held hands as the National Anthem played. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Butler case held to next term Nov 9, 2009
info Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER Still in the process of gathering information, Mineral County Prosecuting Attorney Jay Courrier asked Friday that the embezzlement case against former Piedmont town clerk Linda Butler be scheduled for the next court term in January ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Citizens on patrol? Turnout up for Crime Watch meeting Nov 7, 2009
Turnout up for Crime Watch meeting - Keyser, WV - Mineral Daily News-Tribune ... KEYSER Turnout more than doubled at this week s second meeting to organize a neighborhood Crime Watch program in Keyser, with officials expressing confidence that the effort to take back our community is gaining traction among residents throughout town ... More than a dozen people attended Wednesday night's meeting at City Hall, including Mayor William Sonny Rhodes and Keyser Police Captain Buddy Ellifritz. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
FFA working to fill wagon for food pantry Nov 7, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County FFA is teaming up with Tabby Woy s science classes at Keyser High School to sponsor a local food drive to benefit the Faith in Action Food Pantry ... Donations can be given through FFA at the Mineral County Technical Center or by contacting Woy at the Science Department at Keyser High School ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Regional meeting brings to surface common needs and goals Nov 7, 2009
KEYSER The escalating cost of housing prisoners in regional jails, the possibility of providing satellite sites for early voting, and a revamping of the way in which county commissions hear complaints from citizens about their tax assessments were just three of the issues discussed Thursday afternoon when the Mineral County Commission hosted a regional meeting of the County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St.,... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Busy county libraries outpacing shrinking funds Nov 6, 2009
KEYSER The Keyser-Mineral County Library and its branches in Burlington and Fort Ashby are probably busier than they have ever been, but expected cuts in state funding and a downturn in the amount of donations are posing problems for the facility ... The good news is, we re seeing a lot more patrons in all our libraries, she told both the commission and the board The Keyser Library has gone from an average of 13 patrons an hour to 16 patrons an hour ... Sutton said the computers at the Keyser... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Keyser moving to drop annual city elections Nov 6, 2009
KEYSER Looking to trim an elections expense that exceeds $20,000 a year, the city of Keyser is moving to end annual elections in favor of balloting every two years ... According to city officials, Keyser is one of the few municipalities in West Virginia that conduct city or town council elections annually ... If the primary election is eliminated and elections changed to every two years, Keyser would see its election related expense of about $44,000 every two years reduced to just $11,000. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Fire erupts in Westernport Road home Nov 6, 2009
Potomac Fire Company Chief Tim Dayton said approximately 40 firefighters from Westernport, Piedmont, Bloomington, Lonaconing, Midland, McCoole, Keyser, New Creek and Fountain were involved in fighting the fire, which resulted in an estimated $30,000 in damages to the home and an additional $30,000 loss in contents ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Memorial Bridge project imminent Nov 5, 2009
KEYSER Four businesses and two residential properties are all that remain for the West Virginia Division of Highways to settle in order to pave the way for the construction of the new Memorial Bridge ... They include United Disposal, First United Bank and Trust, the Mineral Daily News Tribune, and the Keyser Volunteer Fire Company ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Managers say firm is focused on safety and community Nov 5, 2009
KEYSER The manager of two wind farms in Somerset County, Pa. whose company is poised to assume ownership of the proposed Pinnacle Wind Farm near Keyser, described his firm as community oriented and heavily focused on both employee and turbine safety ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
H1N1 Clinic update Nov 5, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Health Department will be providing a School Outreach H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Clinic this week for pre-k and kindergarten students and staff of four county schools. Health Department officials are scheduled to be in Elk Garden School, Keyser Pre-K, Keyser Primary, and Wiley Ford Primary and will be administering the vaccine on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Monday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A clinic will also be held at the department on Harley O. Staggers Sr. Drive on... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Route 50 Bridge project getting 'another look' Nov 5, 2009
KEYSER The replacement of the Ellifritz Bridge on U.S. Route 50 near the intersection with county Route 972 at New Creek was completed early, and replacement of the bridge at the intersection of Route 50 and county Route 11 (Patterson Creek Road) in Burlington has been delayed. Lee Thorne, District 5 engineer for the West Virginia Division of Highways, gave an update on those and other DOH projects Tuesday when the U.S. Route 50 Association met at The Candlewyck Inn in Keyser ... Keyser, WV... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Student: Intent was celebration Nov 5, 2009
KEYSER The Frankfort student who spearheaded the post-game celebration which resulted in several students being pepper sprayed by security guards Friday says he never meant for anyone to get hurt, while a Keyser fan who watched the whole thing from the stands said she feels there would have been no problems if everyone would have obeyed the repeated announcements to stay off the field. Frankfort defeated Keyser for the first time in six years Friday at the annual Mineral Bowl, held at Keyser's... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
FHS fans react to spraying Nov 4, 2009
KEYSER We just wanted to go out on the field and celebrate with our team ... Keyser hosted the annual clash with Frankfort at their new Alumni Stadium at Tornado Alley, and the Falcons won the contest 22-13 ... Jan said some man from Keyser and two security guards, however, told them they couldn't go out on the field. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Two sisters hoping to help the struggling Nov 4, 2009
Two Keyser sisters are once again hoping that area residents will remember to help those who are less fortunate than themselves when they do their fall housecleaning. Cheri Alt and Christy Barnett have scheduled their annual Community Closet Cleanup Giveaway for Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Keyser American Legion building on Main Street ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
City conducting another Crime Watch meet Nov 4, 2009
KEYSER Keyser City officials will conduct another organizational meeting Wednesday night for formation of a Crime Watch program in the city. The 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall will feature City Councilman Isaac Sonny Alt, Keyser Police Chief Karen Shoemaker and members of the Keyser Recreation Board, who are collectively spearheading formation of the neighborhood crime watch program ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Fresh & Local: Farmers, Green Jobs Task Force team up to help local agriculture Nov 3, 2009
Fresh & Local: Farmers, Green Jobs Task Force team up to help local agriculture - Keyser, WV - Mineral Daily News-Tribune ... KEYSER The owners/operators of one of Mineral County's more successful farms joined members of the Green Jobs Task Force on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to discuss the state of agriculture in the area ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Steppin-up: Seniors walk over 11 million miles Nov 3, 2009
KEYSER Twenty-eight seniors walked a total of 11,268,613 steps the equivalent of 5,634 miles earlier this year as part of the Mineral County Aging & Family Services' annual walking program ... The participants in the fourth annual walking program were honored for their accomplishments this week at the Keyser Senior Center ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Piedmont appoints new council member, but loses police officer Oct 31, 2009
At that time, the town officials discussed the possibility of working out a deal with the Keyser Police Department, where they would provide coverage in Piedmont similar to the arrangement currently in place between Ridgeley and Carpendale. Wednesday, Gilmore said he had not yet had a chance to propose the idea to Keyser officials, but he hopes to schedule a meeting soon ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
County, WindForce agree to tax income 'floor' Oct 31, 2009
KEYSER After splitting 2-1 on whether they should send a letter in support of the proposed U.S. WindForce Pinnacle Wind Farm project to the Public Service Commission at their last meeting, the Mineral County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to enter into a contract with the wind farm developers which would guarantee a minimum tax income from the business ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Commission agrees to contribute to substance abuse treatment facility Oct 31, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Commissioners Tuesday moved to write a letter of support and contribute $1,000 to an agency looking to establish a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility at the former Potomac Valley Hospital. The Rev. Mel Menker of Living Hope House of Keyser had appeared before the commission in June seeking the officials' support for their proposal ... Using Allegheny Mountain House, the transitional living facility proposed to open soon at the old Alkire Mansion in... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
1,000 doses in 2 weeks: Swine flu vaccine gets out to the neediest Oct 31, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Health Department has administered an estimated 1,000 swine-flu vaccines in the past two weeks, with the vaccination effort now set to shift to the school system ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
County votes to write letter of support for hydro facility Oct 30, 2009
KEYSER Despite some previously-stated reservations about the lack of permanent jobs to be generated, the Mineral County Commission Tuesday voted to write a letter of support for the hydroelectric facility proposed to be constructed on Jennings Randolph Lake ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Agency determines structure unsafe Oct 30, 2009
KEYSER Receiving an average of one new complaint each month, members of the Mineral County Building Safety Agency started the process Tuesday to deal with a structure they determined has health and safety issues. With photos of the structure to emphasize the immediate attention for removal of trash and debris from the property, Scott Clay, county planner, stated the house is located on Route 46, about one mile from the area where the Z Tower once stood between Keyser and Piedmont ... Keyser, WV... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Commissioners vote 3-0 for 911 fee Oct 30, 2009
KEYSER With only one Mineral County resident coming forth to protest the proposed $1 increase in the county s 911 fee charged on telephone land lines, the Mineral County Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday evening to put the increase in place ... Keyser resident Dave Harman, however, told the commissioners he did not feel this was the time for an increase in fees of any kind ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Residents challenge legality of helipad Oct 29, 2009
KEYSER A group of residents from the Pine Oak Lane and surrounding area have contacted the Federal Aviation Administration to protest the construction of an emergency helipad at Potomac Valley Hospital ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Mineral Bowl parade line-up released Oct 29, 2009
KEYSER The line-up has been announced for the first Mineral Bowl Parade, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight in downtown Keyser ... It will line up on the side streets in South Keyser and move north on Main Street, taking the traditional parade route onto Armstrong Street and disbanding at Keyser Square ... Participants are being asked to begin lining up at 6:45 p.m. according to the following schedule: Fort Avenue: Keyser Mayor and City Council, Keyser High School RAZE Crew, Keyser High School... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Countywide Crime Watch on commission agenda Oct 28, 2009
info Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER Commission President Wayne Spiggle is scheduled to present his fellow commissioners with a proposal for a county-wide community Crime Watch program when the county officials meet at 4:30 p.m. today. In addition, a public hearing on the proposed increase in 911 fees currently charged on existing telephone lines in the county is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. Spiggle, who attended the Crime Watch organizational meeting called by Keyser City Councilman Sonny... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Scouts plan annual food drive Oct 28, 2009
By Ronda Wertman Tribune Correspondent KEYSER - Cub Scouts promise to give good will and a Boy Scout promises to help other people at all times ... In 2008, 33 units participated in the council s annual service project with 397 local Scouts collecting 21,369 pounds of food for local pantries including: Faith in Action Pantry, Keyser; Romney United Methodist Church Pantry; Petersburg Interfaith Pantry; Tri-Towns Food Bank, Westernport; Wesley Chapel UMC Pantry, Short Gap; Interfaith Food Pantry,... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Cain Volunteer of Year, Keller Member of Year for CEOS Oct 28, 2009
Both members of the Busy Bees CEOS Club of Keyser, Cain and Keller were honored for the large amount of volunteer hours each has contributed to the club and to the entire county, and for their dedication to the CEOS program ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Old street sweeper clears Keyser drains Oct 27, 2009
KEYSER As their ever-shakier grip in defiance of gravity loosens, limb-bound leaves loom like doom above Keyser's tranquil streets, the fiery mass of red, orange and yellow a destroyer of storm-water systems below ... The city plans to dispatch the truck to neighborhoods throughout Keyser in coming weeks, to dispose of leaves residents rake into piles for the waiting Vacuum ... You wouldn't believe what grass clippings and leaves do to storm drains, said Keyser City Councilman Dave Sowers. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Potomac State to hold Homeless Night Oct 27, 2009
KEYSER Potomac State College s usually well-manicured campus will be littered with cardboard boxes on the night of Saturday, Nov. 7, as the Circle K Club holds its annual Homeless Night ... Parks and club advisor Jay Badenhoop hope the public will come out and visit with the students, who will be camped out from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Everyone is also being invited to stop by with donations of money or non-perishable food items, which the club members will take to the Faith in Action Food Pantry in... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Swine flu clinics Tuesday and Wednesday Oct 26, 2009
KEYSER With a heavy turnout at Thursday night's swine flu clinic serving most first-responders, health care workers and pregnant women who want the vaccine, vaccinations will be made available two days next week to young children, young people with chronic illness and caregivers of infants. The Mineral County Health Department will be providing the H1N1 influenza vaccine clinics on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the health department office on Harley Staggers Road, just... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Mineral Bowl Parade Wednesday Oct 26, 2009
KEYSER Supporters of the Keyser High School Golden Tornado and Frankfort Falcons are being invited to come together and show their school spirit for the first Mineral Bowl Parade scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Keyser. Keyser and Frankfort will clash Friday night on the turf at Alumni Stadium at Tornado Alley in the 2009 version of the classic rivalry for the coveted Mineral Bowl ... Georgie Biser, parent coordinator for Keyser High School, said entries are now being sought for the parade,... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Mineral County advocates mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct 26, 2009
KEYSER - I look forward to the day when we will no longer have to gather; when there will be no more victims of domestic violence, said Pastor Sally Bartling of Trinity Lutheran Church in Keyser ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
50%: Firm suggests increase in water rates to city officials Oct 24, 2009
KEYSER An accounting firm retained by the city of Keyser is recommending that the city's water rates be increased 50 percent to cover operating expenses and fund loans for the first phase of an $11 ... Representatives of all three water systems met Thursday afternoon at Keyser City Hall to review the proposed funding plan for the project, which will involve replacement of the city's water storage tank, extension of lines to Hollywood Road, and replacement of an aging water main along Limestone... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
School bus operators earn certification Oct 24, 2009
KEYSER It was like boot camp for bus drivers ... Ketterman, whose run includes the Wiley Ford area, and Liller, who drives the Keyser-Piedmont run, have each been operators for 19 years ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Crime Watch meeting a 'good start' Oct 24, 2009
KEYSER The city of Keyser kicked off its Crime Watch program with a modest turnout at Wednesday night's organizational meeting, but strong backing from County Commissioner Wayne Spiggle, who proposed a countywide crime-fighting effort to include widespread use of video surveillance cameras ... Two officers from the Keyser Police Department attended the meeting on behalf of Chief Karen Shoemaker, who was out of town ... Another resident spoke about problems on Keyser's North End, where the Jack... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
SARAH's House gets $35,000 from state Oct 23, 2009
KEYSER Local legislators and staff from Burlington United Methodist Family Services attended an award ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 11, where SARAH S House (Sexual Abuse Response And Help) was awarded a $35,000 grant from the State of West Virginia ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Coalition tackles smoking Oct 23, 2009
KEYSER While focusing for the past several months on promoting healthy nutritional choices through the Pick a Better Snack program, another area of interest revitalizing a smoking cessation education project was selected recently by the Healthy Mineral County Coalition ... The first event to strengthen the cause for stopping the use of tobacco products has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Keyser Wal-Mart ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
MCDA agrees to support N/S highway project Oct 23, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Development Authority agreed on Tuesday morning to show support for the North/South Appalachian Highway project by working with other county agencies to promote the completion of the road system with the potential to bring an economic advantage to the area ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Comcast building coming down Oct 23, 2009
KEYSER The owner of the burned-out Comcast building on Main Street in Keyser is moving to demolish the gutted structure before the snow flies ... With the fire drawing a large crowd of bystanders, Keyser City Police put out a call for onlookers who may have photographed or video-taped the scene, hoping to identify a suspect ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
PIEDMONT HERALD: Westernport residents want water meters for Luke, town users Oct 22, 2009
Metz noted an article in the News-Tribune last week that reported a drastic drop in consumption along Keyser's Limestone Road after a half-dozen homes that had received free water for years, were finally metered. Keyser officials said consumption in the area dropped from 20,000 gallons a day to 5,500 ... Look at how many thousands of gallons of water they're saving in Keyser because of water meters, he said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Swine flu cases confirmed Oct 22, 2009
KEYSER With two confirmed cases of swine flu in Mineral County, and four suspected cases in county schools, the Mineral County Health Department is sponsoring a special vaccination clinic Thursday for county first responders, health care workers and pregnant women. The 4:30-7:30 p.m. clinic will be held at the Health Department, located on Harley Staggers Drive in Keyser, just south of Keyser Primary-Middle School ... On Monday, Mineral County school officials confirmed that four children three... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Board matches early retirement notice incentive Oct 22, 2009
KEYSER In the hopes of keeping the number of RIF'd (Reduction In Force) employees at a minimum each year, the Mineral County Board of Education voted Tuesday to match the state board's $500 incentive for early notification of retirement ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Suspected swine flu cases in county Oct 21, 2009
KEYSER Mineral County School officials confirmed Monday that four young students were out of school with suspected swine flu. Superintendent Skip Hackworth said three of the students attend Keyser Pre-K Headstart on Piedmont Street, and one attends New Creek Elementary School ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
PIEDMONT HERALD: Piedmont eyes Keyser police coverage Oct 21, 2009
PIEDMONT With the resignation of one of Piedmont's two part-time officers, the mayor and council are considering talking with Keyser City officials about the possibility of an agreement which would allow the Keyser Police Department to provide coverage for the neighboring town. Piedmont Police Chief Chris Paitsel, who also serves as an officer in Keyser, told the Piedmont mayor and council Wednesday that Keith Anderson has resigned from his part-time position ... Paitsel said he and the town... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Harvest Holiday coming to KHS Oct 21, 2009
KEYSER The splendor of West Virginia s fall foliage will mix with crafts, food, and fun when Keyser High School hosts its annual arts and craft festival, Harvest Holiday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 ... Contact Cassie Delaney or Vickie Saville, faculty advisors, at Keyser High School (304-788-4230) for more information ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Crime pays back: Day Center helps community Oct 20, 2009
KEYSER Nearly three years in the running, the Mineral County Day Report Center is growing in leaps and bounds, all the while providing manpower for community service organizations ... Jim Lee, chairman of the Community Corrections Subcommittee in Charlseton, according to Hockaday, visited the Keyser facility recently and noted the need for more space ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Citizens invited to Wednesday crime watch meeting Oct 20, 2009
KEYSER The city of Keyser will hold a meeting Wednesday night to discuss the formation of Neighborhood Crime Watch programs throughout the community. Councilman Sonny Alt will host the 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall, which will also feature a representative from the Keyser City Police Department as well as members of the Recreation Board ... For more information on Wednesday's meeting or the Neighborhood Crime Watch program, call City Administrator Deborah Pamepinto at 304-788-6611 or Keyser City... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Faith in Action gets help from Day Center Oct 20, 2009
KEYSER Harold Walters knows as well as anyone how much work it takes to run the local food pantry ... Workers from the Mineral County Day Report Center help to unload the food and re-load it onto the truck and trailer furnished by the report center to be delivered to Keyser ... Walters said the baseball boys from Potomac State College and the football team from Keyser High School also volunteer to help load and unload the food. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Clark quits Piedmont Council job Oct 18, 2009
Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Quick drain: Water usage decreases on Limestone Road Oct 17, 2009
KEYSER The city of Keyser is already seeing a dramatic decrease in water consumption on Limestone Road after city crews installed water meters on a half-dozen homes that received free water for decades ... Even as Keyser developed a modern water system, with residents metered for their use and billed based on consumption, the Limestone properties were left alone, grandfathered in their free water by the alleged deed agreements ... Gank estimates that Keyser's water system loses about 27 percent... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
So that others might see: Lions Club donating sunglasses to Haitians Oct 16, 2009
KEYSER The sun in Haiti is so hot that it creates a lot of eye problems for the people living there ... 000 pairs to give out, thanks to the Keyser Lions Club ... The Lions Club continues to collect glasses, and has collection boxes in the following sites: Keyser Wal-Mart Vision Center, Grant County Bank, Mt. State Eye Center, Wilson State Farm, Mineral County Health Department, Anwar Eye Clinic, BB&T Bank, Med-A-Save Pharmacy, Markwood Funeral Home, Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Senior Center, Dr.... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Overdue bills may go to collections Oct 16, 2009
KEYSER The city of Keyser may retain a collection agency in a bid to retrieve overdue payments on water and sewer bills and police fines ... While the city of Keyser, with one-tenth the population, would not expect such a return, Rossman offers its services based solely on a contingency fee, so that the city would only pay the 18 percent collection fee on bills that were paid as a result of the company's efforts ... Sonny Gank, supervisor of water distribution, noted that, as a college town,... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
City: Water rates will 'definitely be raised' Oct 16, 2009
KEYSER Water rates in Keyser and other communities that receive city water could increase as much as 30 percent to help pay for a planned $11. 5 million water-system improvement project, officials reported at Wednesday s meeting of the Keyser Water Board ... Keyser has not raised its water rate in many years, leaving it among the lowest in the state. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
O-Line getting enough credit? (Yesterday) Oct 16, 2009
Jason Griffith, Keyser, W.Va. DUNLAP: First, Florida and Alabama both cannot win out -- one would have to lose in the SEC title game, as they would play each other. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fountainhead wants ATVs driven off Oct 16, 2009
KEYSER Although Mineral County has an ATV ordinance currently in place, the residents of Fountainhead would like for the county to adopt a tougher ordinance for their specific subdivision ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Commission 2-1 for wind farm Oct 15, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Commission moved Tuesday to go on record in support of the proposed Pinnacle Wind Farm ... Keyser, WV Yellow Pages ... Mineral Daily News-Tribune, 24 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV 26726 Original content available for non-commercial use under a license,except where noted. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Library director meeting with city council Oct 15, 2009
KEYSER The Keyser Mayor and City Council will meet this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. for their first of their two monthly meetings, with council members slated to receive a presentation on the state of the Keyser Library ... Finally, the council will receive an update on the parade for the Mineral Bowl football game between Keyser and Frankfort high schools ... The game is scheduled for Oct. 30 at Keyser High's Tornado Alley Stadium. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
