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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2008
Page
1
A report notes a slight chance of showers later in the day and highlights American swimmer Michael Phelpson tying the all time Olympic golds record with Mark Spitz Carl Lewis Larysa Latynina and Paavo Nurmi.
Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps showcases unusual training and focus. The profile highlights his extraordinary work ethic, discipline, and preparation across events, underscoring how his approach sets him apart in Beijing amid intense global competition.
Erie Zoo reports Nikki the 370 pound Amur tiger remains hidden in his den since the new $500,000 exhibit opened two months ago. Anna the 300 pound female prowls the space, with Nikki only peeking out occasionally. Officials hope Anna’s scent will lure him out and the tigers may be displayed together and possibly mate.
West Virginia Daily 3 draw produced 9 2 9 and Daily 4 with 6 9 5 0. Virginia Pick 3 showed 5 9 6 and Pick 4 yielded 9 6 0 1.
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Princeton Community Hospital plans convert St Luke's, closed in 2007 after a century of service, into an inpatient behavioral health pavilion with comprehensive outpatient services. The $5.57 million project received a certificate of need from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Wayne Griffith did not comment.
Terry Blevins, 23, of Princeton, was arraigned on two counts of first degree murder and one count of first degree arson in the deaths of James Barton Jr and Dolores Barton, both 74, found after their Beckley Road home was burned. Barton Jr was located in a rear outbuilding and Dolores in the kitchen area. A preliminary hearing is set within 10 days. bond decisions await circuit court action.
The Tazewell Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance targeting excessive barking with fines from 50 to 500 dollars and required court appearance. The measure takes effect in 30 days and aims to curb disturbances for two or more residents while not penalizing responsible dog owners.
Bluefield's state of the city address presented by Mayor Linda Whalen calls for citizen participation in a planned restart after decades of decline. She outlined aims to fix deficits, reform Princeton Avenue and Scott Street garages, renovate the old Bluefield Daily Telegraph building, reopen the city dump, and support demolition of 128 structures while stressing unity and positive input from residents.
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