Two Bluefielders arraigned on new charges
Jackson S. Carey Jr and Deborah Worth were arraigned in Mercer County Circuit Court on aggravated robbery charges stemming from a Feb 23 Bluefield Allen Street robbery. Bonds set at 10000 each, with preliminary hearings pending. Mitchell remains free on bond as felony murder counts are resolved.
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Princeton
Johnny T. Wilson
Bluefield
Gene Johnson
Mitchell
Carey
Wilson
Ms. Worth
Johnson
Tazewell County
David Gardner
Tazewell
Gardner
James Dickens
Veterans oppose office move at Memorial Building
Veterans groups in Mercer County protested plans to move magistrate offices from the Memorial Building. They argued the facility honors service members and includes wheelchair ramps. officials described a planned annex across the street to house magistrate quarters. The meeting featured Judge Frazier and county leaders to discuss options and timelines. A separate item notes 16 year old Joey Young reported missing in Princeton with details for public tips. A Kentucky Hatfield McCoy feud link referenced as historical note from 1891.
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Memorial Building
Hinkley
Holroyd
Frazier
Boggess
Magistrate Court
Veterans Organization
Harry Poore
Princeton
Mrs. Poore
DAV
Nathan Lindsey
Farmer Robinson
VFW
Robert Anderson
Mercer County
Veteran’s Council
Juanita Juba
Joe Lambert
Black Rock
Fred Furrow
Princeton Vfw
American Legion
Robert A. Mullens
Freeman
John Sneed
American Legion and Council
Elmer Sadler
Purple Heart
Community tips urge responsible holiday hosting and drink measures
City Ontinuweus warns hosts to serve food with alcohol and use standard measuring jiggers to curb excess. If punch is served noncarbonated base is advised, nonalcoholic options offered, and avoid pressuring guests. Alcohol service should pause two hours before parties end to allow absorption. Directors Paine and Keesling praise Ms Frasnelli on drunk and drug driver program. Only Tiffany's Grocery Store license approved. Building permits granted for Beaver Development Co. to install a satellite dish, J Franklin Long to remodel, and Mrs Donald Hager to add siding.
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Ben Paine
Don Keesling
Ms. Frasnelli
Keesling
Tiffany’s
Tiffany
Beaver Development Co
Cumberland Road
J. Franklin Long
Genoa Ave
Donald Hager
Jefferson St
Low flood aid requests outpace predictions in West Virginia
State and federal officials say flood related food stamp applications fall short of expectations, blaming inadequate publicity and victims pride. By Dec 10, 2,490 people in 29 flood counties had applied. officials had estimated 10,000. In Parsons and Tucker County, many residents remained unaware of flood relief eligibility and lacking communications.
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Charleston
U.S. Agriculture Department
Don Roberts
State Human Services Department
Tucker County
Parsons
Sandy Nestor
Tucker Interfaith Recovery Effort
Salvation Army
Mercer County DUI cases move through court docket
Public record shows Judge William Bivens Jr continued a driving under the influence case for David Steveson to February 18 with McGinnis Hatfield representing the defense and Deborah Gibson for the state. In a separate trial, Malcolm Eugene Dillon was convicted of a third offense DUI after a 25 minute jury deliberation, with Deborah Garton prosecuting and William J. Akers defending. Dillon faces a Monday court return for completion of proceedings. state trooper J F Bulford testified. A maiming indictment led Judge John Frazier to set a January 7 competency hearing for Mae Alice White, who remains free on $1,000 bond conditioned on mental health visits. White is represented by McGinnis Hatfield with state support from David Knight.
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William Bivens Jr
David Steveson
Stevenson
McGinnis Hatfield
Deborah Gibson
Mercer County
Bivens
Malcolm Eugene Dillon
Deborah Garton
William J. Akers
Princeton
Dillon
J. F. Bulford
John Frazier
Frazier
Mae Alice White
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
Magistrate court cases include shoplifting and bad check warrants
Ricky L. Clevenger pleaded guilty to shoplifting and paid a 100 dollar fine plus court costs. Glenn Stevenson was arraigned on receiving stolen property and released on a 500 dollar bond. Vickie Lynn Gills faced 15 worthless check charges and released on 1800 dollar bond. Complainants include Big A Warehouse Kroger's Douglas Sporting Goods Lowe's Princeton Warden's Market Allens Supermarket Bluefield Sheraton Inn Wyatt's Supermarket Barker's Texaco and Tultex Mill Outlet. Sgt Roy Compton arrested several defendants on these charges.
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Ricky L. Clevenger
Box 94
Jaeger
Hill
Sheriff's Department
Roy Compton
Glenn Stevenson
McComas
Melvin C. Thompson
Sgt. Compton
Vickie Lynn Gills
Montcalm
Big A
Kroger's
Douglas Sporting Goods
Lowe's
Princeton
Warden's Market
Allens
Bluefield Sheraton Inn
Wyatt's
Compton
Oscar P. Farley
Highland Ave
Barker
Texaco
Orema K Armstrong
Edgemont Drive
Tultex Mill
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Wade Watson
Randall Roahrig
Washington
West Virginia
Labor Department
Alabama
Warren
Joey”’ Young
Tex Young
Athens Road
Young
Princeton City Police Department
West Virginia State Police
Kentucky
Ontinuweus
Blue Prince Plaz
W.va
Main Street Northfork
Visa & Perses
Ray
Bivens’ Court
Frazier’s Court
Ms. White
David Knight
U.S.A
Anderson
Mercer Mall
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