Daily Record Police Blotters
A series of police blotter items report thefts and arrests. An assault rifle vanished from a Stafford Drive Roses Store display case. it may have been unlocked and the case undamaged under investigation by Sgt. C E Mitchem. Other entries include paint damage on a McKinnley Avenue car and multiple battery, assault, and underage incidents across Worley Street Jaco Bell Kroger Pine Plaza Knob Street Bluefield Princeton Oakvale Princeton area with officers M B Gergely C R Hutchens P W Powell T H Johnson S P Bruno J C Miller K E Tawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Drive
C.E. Mitchem
McKinnley Avenue
C.R. Hutchens
Freddie Smith
Pine Pla
William O. Tabor Jr
Bluefield
S.P. Bruno
Christian L. Gibson
Princeton
J.C. Miller
Michael W. Hylton
K.E. Tawes
Wise Meets West Virginia Hardwood Center Leader
U S Rep Bob Wise visited the Robert C Byrd Hardwood Technology Center to learn about resources for the states growing hardwood industry. Center officials say local processing can add value, create jobs and keep wood products in-state through training and an on-site mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
West Virginia
U.S
Bob Wise
D-W.va
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technology Center
Wise
Carolinas
Rob Dave
Moulder
Dave
California
Gregory Puckett
Puckett
Board backs Hoge as interim director of 911 center
Mercer County E 911 Advisory Board recommended Bob Hoge to replace interim director Jack Davis. Hoge, who assists Davis, is an adjus ter and trained dispatcher. The personnel committee plans to advertise for a permanent director after Sept. 1, as meetings with staff yielded several approved recommendations to the county commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Bob Hoge
Mercer County
911 Advisory Board
Mercer County Commission
Robert E. Holroyd
Jack Davis
Hoge
Davis
Holroyd
T.K. Mullens
911 Center
County Commission
Two Hurt In Single Vehicle Rollover On Airport Road
A two vehicle rollover on Airport Road across from Kee Dam injured two people and drew Green Valley Fire Department crews. Driver Andrewa Pratter, 11:45 a.m. scene, was airlifted by OH-9 and passenger Terry Whitt, 42, sustained injuries. Details were unavailable late Wednesday. Trooper C C Smith led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley
Kee Dam
Andrewa Pratter
OH-9
Terry Whitt
C.C. Smith
Glenwood
Shortfall prompts conservative approach for the year
The district faces a projected funding shortfall with reductions expected from state and federal sources. Officials expect greater county reliance and consider tightening budgets. The board also addressed chronic absenteeism among school staff and the need to contact substitutes, including teachers and bus drivers, when absences occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
Mullins
Church shifts on Sabbath divide opens doors for unity
Morris says the church dropped Saturday as the Sabbath and other divisive rules, admitting Jesus Christ in a new light. Beale, invited to speak to the Worldwide Church outside its denomination, hopes broader dialogue will follow to reconcile believers and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
Morris
Jesus Christ
Chang
Beale
God
Elk Creek murder case widens hate crime probe
The July 25 slaying of G P Johnson, a 40 year old handyman, is linked to two men Emmett Cressell Jr and Ceparano who face first degree murder and robbery charges. Justice Dept probes possible civil rights violations as locals discuss race, friendship, and community tensions amid a deadly attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Wilson
FBI
Alice Johnson
Mary Thompson
G.P
Christy Harden
Emmett Cressell Jr
Independence
Ceparano
Cressell
U.S. Justice Department
Lee Douglass
Washington
Roanoke Times
Wade Nugent
Elk Creek
Nugent
Lovable G P and dangerous Junior Cressell tied to Virginia town tale
Five foot five G P described as sweet and helpful aided ailing relative and cleaned for kin while Winters dug out snow in Roanoke area. Garnett Johnson, a Marine veteran, recalls his son as a good boy who drank, never bothered anyone. Junior Cressell, six two with tattoos, is labeled dangerous by locals. he has a criminal history including burglary fraud and recent assault charges in Speedwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P
Roanoke
Johnson
Garnett Sr
Marine Corps
Garnett Johnson
Horace Hensley Jr
Junior
Speedwell
Cressell
Hensley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Record
Greg Jordan
The
Daily Telegraph
Eric DiNovo
Greg Puckett
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Center
Board
G.P. Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Crary Mountain
AAA
Pigeon Forge
Mnessee
Commerce St
Bluefield, WV
Public Television
James
Stewart
Willie Nelson
Patti Lupone
Johnny Mercer
Elvis
Opera
Bruce Springsteen
WNPB
Morgantown
Sinia Public T
Charleston
Huntington
Beckley
Junior Cressell
Sampson
Sscoop
Sat
Sun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!