Supreme Court stays execution of O Dell III in Virginia Beach
The U S Supreme Court halted the planned 9 p m Wednesday execution of Joseph Roger O Dell III for the 1985 rape sodomy and strangling of Helen Schartner outside a Virginia Beach nightclub The stay comes as O Dell appeals and supporters cite new DNA tests claiming his innocence The case drew international attention with Pope John Paul II and Italian officials urging mercy and Sisters Helen Prejean calling the pope decisive support
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Daily Record 911 calls from Mercer Center near Princeton
Mercer County 911 logs cover December 9 to 15 with incidents across departments including Princeton and Bluefield. Notable events list larceny vandalism domestic violence alarms traffic stops and medical emergencies such as possible stroke and cardiac issues along with vehicle and structure fires and a range of disturbances and public safety responses.
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Morning fire damages new trailer in Bluewell
A trailer fire in Bluewell late Monday damaged a new trailer in the Stoney Ridge area. Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department and Bluefield Rescue Squad responded, flames visible from the mobile home area. Crews cleared the blaze around 6 45 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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Christmas Tree Fire Injures Man in Princeton
A faulty Christmas lights shorted out and lit a tree in Harold Goodman’s Thorn Street apartment overnight. Goodman woke to fire, was treated for burns at the scene as his wife and two to three children escaped. Damages are pegged at 15,000 with 16 firefighters responding under Capt. M. L. Barker.
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Parking Enforcement Struggles Spur City Debate in Bluefield
Kammer urges dedicating 75 to 80 percent of time to problem areas to enforce parking ordinances. Riley conducts a two hour limit survey on Bland Street, aiming for results by week’s end. Public hearing set for Jan 14 on cat and dog permit limits and court costs. Resolutions praise First Century Bank for downtown renovations and commend the 304th Military Police Company stationed in Germany.
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Veteran Cedar Bluff public servant dies
Cedar Bluff Virginia council mourns longtime public servant John Earl Brown 73 a 14 year council member and former miner who served in World War II He worked at Claypool Hill Mall at his death and will be buried Friday The council plans to appoint an interim successor at its next meeting.
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John Earl Brown
Jim McGlothlin
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Claypool Hill
Buchanan County
Correction notice for book order address in Evansville Lifestyles
The Sunday In Touch Lifestyles column incorrectly gave a zip code for Garrett Mathews book order. The correct address is P.O. Box 15905 Evansville Ind 47716 1905.
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Evansville
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