"If I Were Mayor, I Would..." Essay Contest

The West Virginia Municipal League is sponsoring the "If I Were Mayor, I Would..." essay contest. The contest is open to all 7th grade students in West Virginia. The League wants students to learn more about municipal government and this is a great way to achieve that goal.

Three winners will be chosen from 7th grade students across West Virginia. Each will receive an award plaque and a $250 savings bond.

The deadline for entries is November 15, 2010, with essays received at the WV Municipal League office no later than 5:00 p.m. on this day. Winners will be notified in writing by mail.

Notice: Police Civil Service Commission of Bluefield Conducting Tests for Probationary Police Officers

Notice is hereby given that the Police Civil Service Commission of the City of Bluefield, West Virginia, will be conducting entry level tests for probationary police officers in the Bluefield, West Virginia Police Department. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age, must be or become a resident of Mercer County, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid West Virginia Drivers License. You may apply at the City of Bluefield, Municipal Complex, 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV until Friday, September 10th, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Angie M. Foley, Director of Human Resources

UNEMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

DUE TO A BACKLOG AT THE WV WORKFORCE OFFICES, UNEMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER WILL BE MAILED OUT LATE FROM THE LEAGUE.

Gov. Manchin Announces Over $1.5 Million in Transportation Enhancement Grants

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Division of Highways, will award more than $1.5 million for 15 projects across the state during a 3 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday, June 8, at the Culture Center. Funds are part of the 2010 Transportation Enhancement grant program.

The West Virginia Transportation Enhancement grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. This federal program provides annual funding (through the SAFETEA-LU legislation) to West Virginia communities for non-traditional projects, such as improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, through the construction of sidewalks and trails, preservation of view sheds for highways, protection of historic resources, and further tourism development.

Read more: Gov. Manchin Announces Over $1.5 Million in Transportation Enhancement Grants