Weather forecast for December 18, 2013
Sunny day with a high near 38 and west wind 14 to 18 mph gusting to 30 mph. Tonight mostly clear with a low around 27 and a light southwest wind of about 5 mph.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2013
Page
1
Sunny day with a high near 38 and west wind 14 to 18 mph gusting to 30 mph. Tonight mostly clear with a low around 27 and a light southwest wind of about 5 mph.
Florida wildlife officials cite a man for illegally trapping and attempting to sell a live four foot alligator at a Miami convenience store. He allegedly captured it at a nearby park and offered it in exchange for a 12 pack of beer on December 10. The clerk alerted authorities and the alligator was released back into the wild.
West Virginia Daily reports daily draw numbers for West Virginia Lottery Daily 3 as 7 8 7 and Daily 4 as 7 9 1 3. Virginia Pick 3 shows 7 9 6 and Pick 4 shows 5 9 6 4.
Timothy Probert, 55, of Bluefield, was arrested December 12 and charged with 22 counts of sexual abuse by a custodian, six counts of first degree sexual abuse, seven counts of third degree sexual assault, plus other counts involving obscene matter and use of a minor. The alleged crimes trace to his time as a Westminster Presbyterial Church youth volunteer and WE CAN mentor. A 1999 inquiry found no charges filed.
Anthony Scott Testerman a 51 year old Bluefield foreman at Eckman Preparation Plant failed to return home after leaving work Monday night. He was last seen at 7 pm driving a red Dodge Quad Cab pickup. A search found his unlocked truck on a mining haul road near Elkhorn Mountain and his phone signal led investigators to the area.
In Bluefield the Community Christmas Tree project plans for Saturday's Little Jimmie party with more than 800 children in mind. Volunteers at the Daily Telegraph finalized arrangements as fund-raising progress shows $26,618 raised, $3,182 shy of the $30,000 goal. Human interest drive continues to ensure children enjoy Christmas.
A horse drawn antique sleigh, in use for 200 years and part of Christmas parades, was stolen from Cathy Payne’s Bluefield Virginia home. The heavy vehicle, not merely a decorative item, disappeared Tuesday morning leaving the family seeking the culprit.
Bramwell Ice skating scene highlighted at Bluefield as Surface Hill wreck is reported. Merce drug roundup reveals enforcement actions while students perform songs at the bank. Care packages are being assembled for community aid.
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