Weston arson case shocks Appalachian town
In Weston West Virginia three weeks after a deadly house fire six survivors and five deceased were the focus as two parents Ricky Brown 23 Barbara Brown 32 and Janette Ables 22 faced first degree arson charges. Neighbors showed anger while bond was set at 250000 per person. Prosecutors expect murder counts to be presented to a grand jury.
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Weston
Greg Greer
Ricky Brown
Barbara
Janette Ables
Margaret Mayo
Bluefield touts GIS benefits for regional growth
Bluefield promotes a geographic information system project aimed at boosting economic development and improving city services. Delegates from Bluefield and Princeton plus Mercer and Raleigh counties discussed GIS capabilities spanning fire and police protection, emergency dispatch, utilities maintenance, code enforcement, taxation, parcel and road work, trash collection, and bus routing.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Mercer
Raleigh
Mercer County Commission
Development Authority
Mercer County
Mercer County Assessor’s
Bluewell
Oakvale
Glenwood
Green Valley
Raleigh County 911
Raleigh County Commission
Spirit of season may save speeders
West Virginia has eased speed enforcement as interstate limits rise. Princeton police and state troopers note fewer tickets during the holidays, with discretion to cut breaks on Christmas day. Officers say enforcement remains steady, ticket decisions rely on individual troopers and magistrate court fines.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Dee Warfield
Frank E. Bulford
State Police Detachment
Pace of donations gains momentum for community tree drive
Donations in the Day Telegraph sponsored 1997 drive reached 986 on Thursday and 4606 year to date, toward a 12500 goal. Funds fund a youth party on December 23 at Bluefield Auditorium. Send gifts to Little Jimmie, Daily Telegraph, 928 Bluefield Ave.
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Community Christmas Tree Association
Bluefield
Stadium Drive
Little Jimmie
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
Chipper Johnston
Seenene
Christopher T. Charles de
Terri Lightfoot
Jennifer
Mary Beth
Stephanie
Blake
Buford
Nannie Rose Tiller
Sherry Porter
Leslie Elswick
J.C. Penney
Bore Billie Ruth Carr
Alice C. Rasnake
Joe
Julia Long
Gracie Ann Bragg Peete
Hilda Fuller
Live Christmas trees draw shoppers in Rinceton area
Residents like Andrew Croy and Sherry Bailey hunted for a live Christmas tree on Thursday saying the scent defines the season. They eyed a Frazier Fir at Stafford Drive but balked at a $70 price, noting $30 to $35 is reasonable. Vaughn Hutchison added the tree must fit in their home.
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Rinceton
Andrew Croy
Bluefield
Croy
Sherry Bailey
Bailey
Stafford Drive
Hutchison
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