Sunday December 13 2009 news brief from BDtonline
A brief recap noting events and highlights published on Sunday December 13 2009 by the BDtonline site. It includes local updates, civic notices, and community items framed in a concise newspaper card style.
Today’s weather outlook for the region
Cloudy conditions with scattered showers across the area. Temperatures will reach a high near 42 degrees. Northwest winds may bring minor gusts as a cool, damp day unfolds.
Kitten Survives 120 Mile Ride Hidden in SUV Wheel Well
An Oregon man found a three month old kitten hidden in the spare tire area of his SUV after a 120 mile trip from Olympia Washington to Tualatin. The cat rode at about 70 mph in freezing temperatures with no collar or microchip. The Lichty family will keep the kitten after failed owner search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tualatin
Ore
Oregon
Marc Lichty
Olympia
Wash
Jenna
Lichty
Lichtys
Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia drawings
WOO WIE Quinca Daily 3 numbers 0 9 4 missed. Daily 4 drawn 2 5 8 7. Virginia Pick 3 5 2 5. Virginia Pick 4 0 6 0 1. Winners may verify with official lottery outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vivgginia Woo Wie Quinca Daily
Virginia
Delivery questions for newspaper subscription services
Customer service offers seven day support for home delivery rack sales mail delivery and e edition access. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekend phone lines run 6 a.m. to noon. Morning redelivery is available to a limited area. Contact 304 327 2800.
Woman escapes crash in river near Oakvale
An Indiana woman 35 remained hospitalized after her overturned Pontiac 1999 vehicle plunged down a 35 foot embankment into East River near Route 112 in Mercer County. Authorities say she exited via a rear window around 7:30 a.m. after being trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvale
Indiana
Mercer County
Sheriff's Deputies
East River
J.E. Parks
Parks
Mike Cox
Federal prison hiring rounds near Christmas in Welch
The McDowell County project called Federal Correctional Institution McDowell tops hiring ahead of turnover by March. Warden Kenny Cauley joins 14 staff at the Welch site with 27 more positions closing soon as construction winds down at Indian Ridge Industrial Park near the McDowell Wyoming border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Federal
McDowell County
Federal Correctional Institution
McDowell Facility
Cathi Litcher
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Litcher
McDowell
Wyoming
Indian Ridge
Kenny Cauley
Federal Bureau of Prison
Mid- Atlantic
Prerogative and Telegraph Drive Raises Pet Supplies
Readers of Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Prerogative magazine donate pet food bedding toys and kitty litter to four area shelters. Managing editor Samantha Perry says donations totalled far more than last year with hundreds of items loaded into five vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley
Bluefield
Samantha Perry
The
Daily Telegraph
Prerogative
Bloodied sock drives charity aid at Maple View Church
Arch Bishop Spaulding High School senior forward Mitchell, 17, was injured by a puck in a Washington DC ice game. He helped guide volunteers at the Walk the Walk foundation Christmas distribution at Maple View Church of Christ in Mercer County, delivering gifts, clothing and food to more than 150 children in 53 families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reen Valley
Tyson Mitchell
Maple View Church of Christ
Bishop Spaulding High School
Mitchell
Washington D.C
Mercer County
Bluefield volunteers sign up 60 more for Christmas party
Bluefield volunteers led by Michele Colley added 60 more children to sign ups for the Christmas party. Delores French provided a cheese ball, Patty and Francesca Sinagra contributed pizza, and a team including Irene Farmer and Natashia Merillo assisted. Donations of 875 on Saturday brought this year's total to 16,026 with 8,974 still needed to reach 25,000 as the party nears on December 22 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Michele Colley
Colley
Delores French
Patty
Francesca Sinagra
French
Patty Sinagra
Francesca
Irene Farmer
Natashia Merillo
Frances Wayland
Tammy Lively
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield City
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