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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1997
Page
1
Virginia's Crime Commission drafts a multi tier Megan's Law style plan to alert residents when convicted sex offenders are released. A three level risk score based on history will guide how communities are notified, balancing public safety with avoiding stigma. Final proposal due end September for possible General Assembly action.
Police charged 19 year old Oregon visitor Jeffrey Baels with kidnapping and murder in the stabbing death of Barbara A. Blevins 36 found dead in her Huntington apartment with two chest wounds and a cord around the neck. Family says the victim was a single mother of two and may have known her killer.
Wheeling-Pitt fires up No 5 blast furnace at Mingo Junction Ohio to resume iron production for the first time since 4500 workers walked out in October. The deal ends the longest steel strike in modern history and signals restarts across seven plants in WV Ohio and PA.
Berkeley County, WV AP report: Amanda Smailes, 21, of Shepherd College, died after Robert Sparkman fled state police and crashed into her vehicle. Her mother sues Sparkman, Trooper Kevin Plumer, and Real Stories of the Highway Patrol crew, alleging unsafe driving and wrongdoing in filming. Sparkman faced up to 10 years for aggravated DUI. lawmakers later tightened flee-police penalties.
Bluefield Mercy County DAV Chapter 33 meets Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Bluefield Community Center with refreshments. A Tuna Christmas! auditions Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Summit Theatre directed by Eleanor Ken singer. Mercer County Historical Society meets Tuesday at East River Mountain Overlook with a 6 to 7 p.m. picnic and Fred Bell program. Memorial Elementary PTO hosts meet the teacher barbecue at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, with a lawn dessert. Mount Zion Baptist Church marks annual day Sunday at 3 p.m. with speaker Mrs. Edris Miller. East River Regional Widowed Persons Service hosts a 6 p.m. carry-in dinner at College Avenue Baptist Church. An old fashion day and flea market runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 589-7083 for details. McDowell County Health Dept schedules clinics Aug 25–29: general health, cancer screening, immunizations, flooride preschool prep. Princeton Presby Church hosts Red Cross Bloodmobile 12–6 p.m. Monday. PCH board meets Sept 2. Monroe Co Board of Education holds special session 7:30 p.m. Monday on finance issues.
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