Brothers of the Wheel organize Christmas party for kids
The Brothers of the Wheel and Ghost Riders, led by Sleepy, hosted a Christmas party for children and families at Bluefield Union Mission. They reported raising about 2,700 to 2,800 at a bake sale, plus 8,000 for the party, spending over 7,600 on gifts and buying groceries and treats. About 12 members across 16 chapters in four states helped, emphasizing that the effort centers on helping kids and their families.
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Kera LeBlanc
DHHR
Sleepy
Abate
Bluefield
Santa Claus
Brothers of the Wheel
Department of Health and Human Resources
Officers gift drive continues at Whitethorn Elementary
Mercer Lodge 80 president Beck notes this is the 11th year of the fund raising and Christmas shopping program. About 35 children joined officers for a Sunday morning shopping trip before Christmas. Chief J W Wilson says he has missed only one year. Lt Gary Ruth brought his son to help, and new recruit Aaron Crook helped with the cart. Other participants included Lt Dennis Dillon Sgt John Jones Sgt Bill Lightfoot Cpl Jason.
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Beck
Mercer Lodge 80
Fraternal Order of Police
J.W
Joe” Wilson
G.A
Gary
Ruth
A.L
Aaron” Crook
State Police Academy
D.M
Dennis” Dillon
J.A
John” Jones
G.W
Bill” Lightfoot
J.T
Jason
I think it's something all of us look forward to every year Chief J.W. Joe Wilson
The speaker identifies a yearly event anticipated by the group and credits Chief J.W. Joe Wilson with its enduring presence and leadership.
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J.W
Joe’ Wilson
Brooks, J D Vance, Murray, and Lambert named in officer list
Cpl James Vance Patrolman John Murray Jr and Patrolman Daniel Lambert appear in a roster of law enforcement personnel. The record lists their abbreviated names and ranks, signaling an official notice or payroll/assignment update from a police department.
Man charged in Christiansburg deaths
Christiansburg Virginia police say 34 year old Jeffrey Lee Mills was arrested on two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of 35 year old Shelley Ann Wood and a 16 year old girl. Authorities cited a domestic relationship between the victims and the suspect and said the bodies were found Saturday at a Haymaker Street residence after a Roanoke County Police call. Mills is held without bond in Montgomery County Jail.
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Christiansburg
Jeffrey Lee Mills
Shelley Ann Wood
Dalton Reid
Roanoke County
Mills
Montgomery County
Virginia roads to close lanes for holiday travel
Virginia Department of Transportation plans temporary lane closures on major roadways to ease holiday traffic. Lanes will be closed from noon Christmas Eve to noon Christmas Day, reopen, then close again for New Year’s Eve through Jan 2 with hours varying in busy areas. Long term construction zones stay in place.
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Richmond, Va
Virginia Department of Transportation
Ment
Bluefield
Virginia
Princeton Board of Education Meets for Discipline and Policy
Mercer County Board of Education will hold a 6:30 p.m. regular session with student disciplinary action and a 7 p.m. business session at the Mercer County Technical Education Seminar Center in Princeton. Agenda covers policy revisions, personnel matters, and employee discipline. Recycle pickups advised and parenting classes announced in Virginia.
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Princeton
Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County Technical Education
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