Athens NewsLocal news for Athens, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.PVMS parent survey stirs debate before school board- May 31, 2008 An attempt by the Athens PTO to gauge local opinion on the proposed PikeView Middle School caused some controversy this week.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/pvms-parent-survey-stirs-debate-before-school-... Pain at the pump outrage! W.Va. fourth highest for gasoline- May 25, 2008 West Virginia motorists are now paying an average of $3.98 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/pain-at-the-pump-outrage-w-va-fourth-highest-f... Concord commencement a time for goodbyes- May 22, 2008 For many, Concord University's 133rd annual spring commencement was a time to say goodbye.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/concord-commencement-a-time-for-goodbyes?fromr... Community bids Beasleys farewell- May 20, 2008 "He and Mom have always managed to be here for us." BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH ATHENS, W.Va. - This night, Jerry and Jean Beasley could not escape the spotlight. via Allied Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/community-bids-beasleys-farewell?fromrss=1 Public hearings to decide if PVMS has future- May 19, 2008 "That would leave the schools open in the communities for pre-K through five" Area parents will soon have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed reconfiguration of four Mercer County schools. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/public-hearings-to-decide-if-pvms-has-future?f... McNeely will challenge Caruth this Nov. for 10th Senatorial District- May 17, 2008 Don Caruth, the current GOP Senate Minority Leader from the 10th Senatorial District, will be challenged this November by Democrat James W. "Jim" McNeely. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/mcneely-will-challenge-caruth-this-nov-for-10t... Five candidates square off for two Mercer School Board seats- May 15, 2008 "I have a vested interest. Education is the future of our county and our nation. It's been my life." Five candidates - two incumbents and three challengers - are running for two seats on the Mercer County Board of Education. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/five-candidates-square-off-for-two-mercer-scho... Bill brings Clinton campaign to Mercer County- May 13, 2008 "The West Virginia primary, held on May 10, 1960, proved to be a decisive battleground in the race" President Bill Clinton will be at a "Solutions for America" event in Athens tonight as part of a five-city West Virginia tour for his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/bill-brings-clinton-campaign-to-mercer-county?... Grant to help health dept. get new home- May 11, 2008 "Part of the mission established is to have adequate services for the community" Officials with the Mercer County Board of Health got some very good news during Tuesday's board meeting. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/grant-to-help-health-dept-get-new-home?fromrss... Daily Telegraph editorial board, BOE officials examine PVMS- May 9, 2008 "It would impact so many areas. We need to check everything and look at everything thoroughly. If I was on the school board, I would certainly have questions. What would be the cost of the building The cost of building materials have skyrocketed." Should another middle school be built in Mercer County Candidates for the Mercer County Board of Education considered the question Wednesday while meeting with the editorial board of the Bluefield Daily ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-wv/2008/05/daily-telegraph-editorial-board-boe-officials-... |