Allen handed three life sentences for 1998 triple murder
Tony Allen received three consecutive life terms without parole for the Valentine's Day 1998 murders of David Henderson, Jeanette Henderson, and Martha Barber at a switchback mountain estate near Maybeury. A McDowell County jury convicted him of three counts of first degree murder without mercy and burglary by breaking and entering.
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Bond posted to secure former McDowell bank official
West Virginia and Virginia real estate and 30 vehicle titles plus other property were pledged to secure a 2.5 million bond for Terry Lee Church 46 of Keystone in a case accusing her of obstructing federal bank examiners. Federal Magistrate Judge Mary S Feinberg set bond terms after Church's October 19 preliminary hearing with prosecuting and defense counsel citing large secured bond in the southern district. Indictments returned by a Charleston grand jury on November 10 name Church and co defendant Michael H Graham of Abingdon Virginia in connection with the failed bank's examinations.
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McDowell County teen charged in Big Creek High bomb threat
A 14 year old from Welch McDowell County faces a petition for manufacture and conspiracy to use a destructive device after police found partially assembled pipe bombs at the juvenile’s home. Additional juveniles face related charges. The threat to Big Creek High School and War Annex prompted a full building search. no devices were found on site. Authorities described the plan as a general threat with a specific date and time.
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Princeton Community Hospital to revise budget
Princeton Community Hospital hopes to end the year in the black after a 1st quarter loss and a October deficit of 349000. Board President Charles Mathena and CEO Dan Dunmyer urged a December meeting to review finances and revise the FY 2000 budget. They cited planned cutbacks and changes to improve finances and noted Home Health Care program costs from the Balanced Budget Act and new beneficiary caps.
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ABC Wins First Ratings Sweep in Five Years
ABC declares its first sweeping ratings victory in five years powered mostly by Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Sweeps end Wednesday with ABC holding a commanding lead through Sunday night averaging 15.3 million prime-time viewers this month. NBC averages 13.5 million and CBS 13.3 million as second-place battle continues. Millionaire’s 18-night run drew an average of 24.2 million viewers.
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Community Christmas Tree donation drive increases total to 290
Bluefield WV program seeks to raise 12000 for the 83rd annual Community Christmas Tree benefiting area children. A December 23 party is planned at Bluefield City Auditorium with signups on December 3 and 4. Parents must bring a birth certificate or ID for their children. Contributions can be mailed to PO Box 1599.
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