Killer seeks release in death of Mercer County woman
Charleston AP reports Clinton Dale Ratliff seeks Supreme Court review of his 1992 murder conviction in the slaying of Eva Davis, 33, of Athens. The court did not immediately grant hear petitions from Ratliff or inmate Robert Holland seeking reinstatement of civil case claims against McDowell County defendants. Ratliff’s appeal cites alleged mental retardation and improper trial instructions. Holland alleges legal errors after a work detail injury.
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Mercer County
State Supreme Court
Clinton Dale Ratliff
McDowell County
Ratliff
Eva Francis Davis
Ms. Davis
Athens
Carlotta Dillon
Robert Holland
McDowell County Commission
McDowell County Emergency Ambulance Authority Inc
Peggy Blevins
Kendrick
Holland
Mine operator pleads guilty in federal mining case
McDowell County coal operator Ted Osborne pleaded guilty in federal court to mining cessation law violations. He faces up to one year in jail and a $100,000 fine for unpaid Abandoned Mine Land fees totaling about $150,000. He is barred from firearms and contact with witnesses and awaits Sept. 27 sentencing after pretrial investigation.
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Bluefield
McDowell County
Ted Osborne
McDowell
U.S
Osborne
Office of
U.S. District Court
FEMA volunteers show care as they respond to disaster
FEMA workers from across the nation converge in West Virginia to aid disaster victims. Reservists and retirees bring diverse skills and commit to field operations, with Jana Vallely emphasizing quick, coordinated help and personal connection to the region. Vallely, rooted in West Virginia, feels a strong, homecoming pull as she directs information flow and planning in the field office. Collette Blum Meister from Green Bay, Wisconsin, adds she believes she has the best job in FEMA while assisting flood victims.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
FEMA
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Seattle
Wash
Federal Emergency Management Agency
West Virginia
Mercer County
Midwest
California
Florida
Vallely
Iowa
Oregon
Georgia
Alaska
Louisiana
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Collette Blum-Meister
Green Bay
Wisc
Flood relief profiles FEMA and state emergency officials
The Daily Telegraph highlights figures from the Management Agency and state emergency management director as they aid Mercer County flood victims. Blum Meister speaks of field work with Red Cross and plans to reunite with friends. Lisko recalls past disasters and FEMA calls. Walfrand discusses helping families secure disaster aid and the local spirit.
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Daily Telegraph
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Blum-Meister
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Denver
Colo
Louisiana
Texas
Region III
Mercer County
Red Cross
Williamson
FEMA
Virginia
Sisko
Ruth
Tim
West Virginia University
Jim Walfrand
Small Business Development Administration
Buffalo
N.Y
Sacramento
Calif
Walfrand
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St. Monitor
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Pioneer
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Brunk’s Sales & Service Center
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