Inmate Escape Prompts Multijurisdictional Search
West Virginia State Police and Bluefield Virginia agencies joined Mercer County Sheriff's Department Bluefield Police and Norfolk Southern Police after an anonymous tip led to a chase along the railroad toward Virginia. Three work release inmates escaped from a correctional center through a screen window. They face fugitive warrants and await extradi tion to West Virginia.
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West Virginia
Virginia
W.C. Tupper
Bluefield
Hardin
Wray to Contest Miss Teen West Virginia 2004
Tiffany Nicole Wray is among candidates for Miss Teen West Virginia at the August 6 to 8 state pageant in Buckhannon. The winner earns 1000 cash scholarship and 500 Savings Bond, with 250 to her high school. The state winner may advance to Miss Teen of America and other prizes. finals at 4 p.m. August 8 at Wesleyan Chapel on campus. Tickets at the door.
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Iffany Nicole
John
Shirley Gills
Tim
Sherri Wray
Princeton
West Virginia
Buckhannon
U.S
Wesleyan
Wesleyan College
Farmers at Market Deal With Winged Crop Losses
James Bryant reports birds destroyed most of his crop this week while at the Farmer's Market buyers begin arriving before 7 a.m. Van Wysong of Matoaka, selling for 15 years, notes produce is freshly picked the day before and not in cold storage as he aims to be ready by 8 a.m. and sell out.
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James Bryant
van Wysong
Wysong
Mercer County Farmer's Market Hails Local Produce and Loyal Shoppers
Longtime farmers Harry Bartfai and Wysong discuss good seasons and local crops at Mercer County Farmer's Market. Shoppers Jerri Cahill and Dorothy Meadows praise the home grown appeal, while locals like Becky Carter emphasize fresh vegetables and community.
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Mercer County
Bartfai
Dorothy
Eugene Meadows
Cheesy Creek
Dorothy Meadows
Jerri Cahill
Princeton
Cahill
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Becky Carter
Carter
Post Office Security Move Sparks Customer Concern
Parsons explained the security shift aims to address perceived criminal activity in the area and protect customers. Sheriff Steve Cox noted recent calls about problems and large crowds near the post office, with law enforcement directing trespassers away as the facility remains temporarily closed.
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Parsons
McDowell County Sheriff's Department
Steve Cox
Cox
Mail Forwarding Moves from Job to Bradshaw Facility
The Job post office area shifts all mail service to Bradshaw about 2.5 miles away as the sheriff's office keeps crowd dispersal duties. Cox notes ongoing calls at night from intoxicated individuals, while a recent saturation patrol yielded arrests for drugs traffic and domestic violence but none near the post office. Parsons says reopen date unknown. Bradshaw post office will absorb 478 boxes and 74 rural deliveries, with residents notified by posters and mail notices.
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Sheriff’s Office
Cox
Parsons
Bradshaw
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
Saturation patrols report DUI and seat belt checks in July
Patrols in Kellysville and Ravenna report heavy enforcement with 112 vehicles stopped across two July patrols. July 17 yielded one DUI arrest, two suspended licenses, 32 citations, 67 warnings, and four misdemeanor arrests. July 31 saw three suspended/revoked drivers cited, 28 more citations, 39 warnings, 11 seat belt violations, one child restraint violation, three misdemeanor arrests, two drug arrests, and $75 in drugs seized. Crowder notes weather reduced stops but stresses ongoing efforts funded by a Highway Safety Program grant through December with future patrols planned in McDowell County.
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Arvel “Hampton” Thompson Sr
Kellysville
Matthew Weatherby
Amy Weatherby
Ravenna
Ohio
Crowder
July saturation patrols report traffic stops and arrests
The July 31 saturation patrol marked the third saturation patrol in July. Troopers stopped 112 vehicles in the last two patrols combined. 76 on July 17 and 36 on July 31. On July 17, one driver was arrested for DUI, two for suspended licenses, 32 citations were issued, 67 warnings given, five safety belt tickets issued, and four misdemeanor arrests were made.
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