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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2001
Page
11
A dated weather summary reports precipitation figures for the Virginias, including Aug 13 2001 and Aug 14 2000, plus last 30 days and since Jan 1 2001. The note lists measured values such as 0.92 inches, 9.01 inches, 8.60 inches, and a total of 29.39 inches, with a timestamp of 8:19 p.m. amid garbled text.
A brief forecast for Four Seasons Country with today's high 80 to 85 and low 60s, partly sunny and a chance of showers. Wednesday expects around 80 with around 60, partly cloudy and a shower chance. Thursday features highs in the 80s and partly cloudy skies.
Sheriff officials report a drowning near Elgood Mountain Road after a man disappeared in strong currents while fishing. Swift water impeded rescue attempts by Pace and others. search teams from multiple departments recovered the body about 11 a.m. near the spot of disappearance with scuba divers aiding the effort.
Martus, who knew the victim, contacted police from a Lilly Grove home around 9 p.m. He was read his rights, arrested after questioning about the homicide, and described as cooperative. The body was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Charleston for autopsy. Martus was later moved to Princeton Community Hospital for blood sugar issues.
Najmulski of the DHHR reports averaging 316 juveniles monthly are housed out of state at a cost near 4.8 million dollars, with projected year-end spending around 19 million. He notes facility shortages for young offenders and cases needing treatment alternatives, citing Glen Mills in Pennsylvania. Region IV, including Mercer County, has the fewest out-of-state youths, though counts are rising.
Stateside watchdogs track about 3,000 children in state care including foster placements. Out-of-state care costs grew from 1998 to 2001, reaching 1.59 million monthly in early 2001. Lawmakers say DHHR declined to provide clear progress and cost data amid administration changes.
Led by Boyd, attendees pressed Roberts for answers on building boiler issues since July 8. Parents questioned Welch Middle School’s condition while Rev. Dr. Earl Rogers and others asked about after school programs and the state school board’s leadership. The board schedules regular session for August 20.
L Kenneth Weikle 70 of Pickaway died Aug 12 2001 after a short illness in Charlottesville VA. He was half owner of Weikle Brothers Sawmill and active in multiple Masonic and church affiliations. Survived by wife Evelyn two sons and several siblings with services at Union Presbyterian Church. Burial at Mt Hedding Cemetery. Funeral home visitation today and prior to service. William Paul Williams 71 of Bastian VA died Aug 13 2001 in Salem VA Veterans Care Center. A Army veteran and member of Rocky Gap United Methodist Church and Masonic orders. Survived by wife Freda and daughter Michelle Meade plus siblings. Services at Rocky Gap United Methodist Church with burial at Grandview Memory Gardens.
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