Fetal remains found in shallow Bluewell grave
West Virginia State Police say 19 week fetus found buried in a shallow grave near Bluewell Mercer County. Investigation shows remains were in an abandoned car trunk about a year, death from natural causes, no foul play suspected. Names withheld due to sensitivity.
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Bluewell
Mercer County
West Virginia
K. A. Filey
Princeton
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County mulls use of state's hero pay in COVID crisis
Mercer County officials debate how to spend 100000 received from the state to honor healthcare workers and first responders. Commissioner Greg Puckett said the funds remain in an account while awaiting state guidance and grant directives, with meetings planned to resolve the issue.
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Princeton
Mercer
Greg Puckett
State Audit Office
Jim Justice
West Virginia reports 34th death from virus
The 34th coronavirus death in West Virginia was an 88 year old Jackson County woman. DHHR figures show 1 053 positive cases, up 28 from Saturday, with 39 184 tested state wide and a 2.69 percent positive rate. The department cites electronic lab reporting and historical negatives for the rise in reports.
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Charleston
West Virginia
DHHR
Mercer County Shelter Healthily Feeds Housed Pets With Donations
Mercer County Animal Shelter received about 1,000 pounds of dog and cat food plus supplies from local donors. Rescue Coordinator Heather Mitchell said the contribution will feed the animals for a month to six weeks, depending on intake. The drive was a spontaneous effort as the shelter remained closed to the public due to stay at home orders.
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Eric DiNovo
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Heather Mitchell
Jaden Hatfield
Princeton
Mercer County
Animal Shelter
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