Mercer County man found dead in Princeton
Ricky Marquez Jr., 24, missing since Friday, was found dead Wednesday off Pisgah Road in Princeton. Cadaver dogs assisted in the search, and West Virginia State Police say foul play is not suspected. Authorities are investigating motive while the family has been notified.
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Big Friday rivalry game fires up Graham Bluefield crowds
Graham High School and Bluefield High School gear up for a Friday night football clash at Mitchell Stadium drawing about 10 000 fans. Principal Cynthia Beavers and Principal Mike Collins describe a strong community rally with pep rallies and a game ball parachutist as part of the Great American Rivalry Series.
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Graham Bluefield rivalry to headline Friday football night
Local community members reflect on the Graham High School versus Bluefield rivalry, calling it a rich tradition drawing former players and visitors from across the United States. cheerleaders rehearse, alumni recall past games, and fans plan reunions around the Friday clash.
Mistrial arises in case as Neel confronts Walls near truck
Investigators described Bluewell incident where Kayla Neel and her child were in the truck with Dakota Walls. Walls testified Neel tried to reach through the window and grab him. Walls stayed in the truck to avoid possible jail for a confrontation. Kayla Neel called her parents to urge Neel to leave. Neel was pulled away from the scene.
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Mistrial Declared in Kayla Neel Case After Deadlocked Jury
In a Beaver County trial, Kayla Neel died after being shot on Dec 28 2014. Walls survived after a neck wound and is wheelchair bound. Jury failed to reach verdict on first degree murder and attempted murder, returning guilty on malicious wounding and two counts of wanton endangerment before a mistrial was declared. Sentencing delayed pending murder verdicts.
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Transgender defendant pleads in Bluefield abuse case
Lilly faced multiple charges from 2009 to 2012 involving touching a victim at the home of the complainant. The plea reduces two counts to probations and leaves one count with potential prison time up to five years. A lifetime sex offender registry and 10 to 50 years of enhanced supervision accompany the deal.判
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Water grants boost Bluewell PSD to airport and roads
Grants totaling 50 million for ARC and 15 million for EDA back regional efforts in Appalachia. Mercer County plans invest over 3.5 million to extend water service to 65 homes and ten businesses, raise pressure, and boost fire protection as design starts now and construction is slated for 2018 2019.
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