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Commission OKs leaking tanks recommendations

By SEÁN O’DONOGHUE
Managing Editor
HAMLIN - Lincoln County’s three commissioners recently accepted a set of recommendations on how to proceed in dealing with a series of concrete tank failures in county septic tank installations.
During the February 2, 2012 regular session of the Lincoln County Commission in Hamlin, the commission viewed a presentation that included images from failed septic tanks in the Left Fork watershed area of Lincoln County.
The commission has collaborated with a number of state and federal agencies over the past number of years on projects that have seen the installation of dozens of wastewater treatment systems in the community. Some of those systems have…
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Auditor presents check to Alum Creek VFD

CHARLESTON - West Virginia State Auditor Glen B. Gainer III presented a check in the amount of $8,532.00 to Alum Creek VFD Captain / HSO Chasity Gregory during her visit to Fireman's Day at the Capitol.
"This will really help!" said Captain Gregory, upon receiving the rebate check.
Auditor Gainer noted that the rebate only addresses a portion of the challenges facing volunteer firefighters today.  Recruiting, equipment, and training are all top priorities for each firehouse in our state.
Auditor Gainer said, "In the end, it all comes down to the dedication of our men and women who answer the call to serve their communities.  We owe them our dedication in return."
In 2011, $970,596.77…
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Legal Aid to close office

CHARLESTON - The news is not good for low-income West Virginians who seek legal and advocacy assistance from Legal Aid of West Virginia.  Core federal funding has been substantially cut to Legal Aid of West Virginia in recent weeks, the federally designated provider of civil legal services for low-income people.  Cuts to the West Virginia program are expected to total $1.2 million by 2013.
“Most of our costs are spent on our people, our case handlers.  With less money, we have less people and regretfully are able to provide fewer services to the West Virginians who need it most,” said Adrienne Worthy, Legal Aid of West Virginia Executive Director.
In response to the cuts in federal funds,…
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