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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2008
Page
1
Saturday December 6 2008 brief notes from bdtonline com, listing local happenings and stories. Includes calendar items, community notices, and short summaries of ongoing reporting with emphasis on dates and places relevant to readers.
Today begins mostly sunny then turns cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and rain. Snow accumulation up to one inch is expected. In politics, Senator Chris Dodd warns of potential Congressional hurdles to a multibillion dollar bailout for Detroit's Big Three. Wall Street shows mixed movements with Nasdaq at 259.18, S&P 500 at 876.07, and Russell 2000 around 461.09. NYSE diary notes Advanced 2,190, Declined 918.
A dog weighing over 120 pounds survived an overnight freeze on a sidewalk in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Authorities say the owner, 59, was arrested on animal neglect charges after she claimed she could not bring the dog inside and checked on him every few hours.
West Virginia Daily 3 drew 4 9 7 and Daily 4 1 3 5 8. Virginia Pick 3 produced 4 7 2 and Pick 4 1 4 6 2.
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Gov. Joe Manchin announced Friday the appointment of Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn to the newly created 9th Judicial Circuit in Mercer County. The move follows Senate Bill 291 adding three new circuit judges to ease overloaded dockets and strengthen the state’s judicial process. Aboulhosn is described as fair, strong in interpreting the law, and committed to Mercer County.
In near freezing air at the National Guard Armory, soldiers from the 1st Battalion 150th Armored Recon Squadron and 230th Forward Support Company prepare to depart on their first leg of deployment in the global war on terrorism. Sgt. Mike Crowder says it’s an honor to serve as crowds wave and salute.
Bluefield artists begin touch-up on the Coal & Coke Building mural in Chicory Square damaged by vandalism. Larry Akers, the mural’s original creator, leads the Friday morning work with Art Riley noting efforts to restore the scene of the railroad yard era.
A steady stream of parents and children filled the Bluefield Auditorium as a two day sign up period opened for the Community Christmas Tree event. Volunteers will continue signing up children for this year’s Little Jimmie party today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city auditorium.
Dozens of Social Security recipients in the Princeton area await their December checks as USPS and SSA investigate missing mail. Bluefield sectional center reportedly sent checks on December 3, with local Post Master Michelle Stiller noting the Princeton deliveries have not arrived. Residents are advised to check mail or post office boxes. officials warn they will surface but exact cause is unclear.
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