Princeton man jailed for arson that burned Warden's Market
Lucas Gary Michael, owner of the Princeton Bluewell IGA, was sentenced to two to 20 years for first degree arson in Mercer County Circuit Court. He must pay 1.4 million in restitution to the store’s insurer, with his federal marijuana sentence to run concurrently after completion. His brother Donald testified he helped burn the store to collect insurance, while Lucas plans an appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court.
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G-Men and Foxes Ready for Virginia State Title Showdown
Graham and King George High clash in a 1 30 p.m. Saturday title game at Chancellor High School Fredericksburg. King George (12 0) seeks a third straight playoff run while Graham (10 2) aims for a second state crown in seven seasons.
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Muscular Dystrophy Jail Fundraiser At Holiday Inn
The Muscular Dystrophy Association partners with Holiday Inn on the Hill WVVA-TV 6 to raise funds for Jerry's Kids. The Bluefield Holiday Inn hosts the jail in the board room aiming to exceed $10,000 for neuromuscular disease research. Call 344-9807 for details.
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NATO begins Bosnia peace mission landings in Sarajevo
In light rain, NATO troops arrive to establish a peace mission, with 28 soldiers aboard three British C 130s landing in Sarajevo. The operation aims to deploy 20,000 American troops, as 56 British experts reach Split and others head to Sarajevo and Tuzla. Defense Secretary Perry orders 3,800 reservists to prepare for Bosnia duty.
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Holidays Bring Busy Mail Season In December
With Thanksgiving passed and December begun the holiday rush hits the mail as shoppers flood post offices and merchants. The article notes increased mailing and shopping activity signaling a peak in seasonal communications and deliveries.
Tree donations push Community Christmas Tree toward $12,000 goal
The Community Christmas Tree raised $560 on Monday, totaling $1,560 toward a $12,000 goal to fund toys and a party for about 900 needy children on December 23 at Bluefield Youth Center. Donations can be dropped at the Daily Telegraph lobby or mailed to P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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Knight moves Small murder trial to Greenbrier County
The murder trial of 28 year old Princeton resident Joshua Small moves from Mercer to Greenbrier County by order of Circuit Judge David W. Knight. Small faces a first degree murder indictment for the Sept 30 1990 shooting death of Stacey Wilbur Cecil 77 at his Lacey Street Princeton home. Cecil’s death followed a suspected robbery and marks Small’s return to court after an earlier acquittal in the 1994 Green Valley bartender death case.
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