Princeton murder details aired in preliminary hearing
Probable cause for first degree murder was found against John Clifford Farmer Jr. in the mid December shooting death of Tracy French II at an Island Street apartment. Testimony in Mercer County Magistrate Court described the 5:40 p.m. shooting, the 5:46 p.m. scene arrival, the getaway, gun recovery in a storm drain, and a motive linked to Farmer’s girlfriend leaving for French. Meadows testified there was no argument before the shooting and that Farmer confessed. Farmer remains jailed pending grand jury presentation and Circuit Court trial.
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Princeton
John Clifford Farmer Jr
Tracy French II
Farmer
French
Island Street
Mercer County
Roy Compton
M.R. Crowder
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Rescue Squad
Crowder
East 1St Street
Oakvale
Earnest J. Meadows
Meadows
North Carolina
Tracy
Montcalm Students of the Month Named
Three Montcalm High School students were named Students of the Month for September October and November in a program sponsored by the Pam Hawkins Foundation and the family of the late Dr Prudich They will compete for Student of the Year in May and receive sponsor plaques Missy Mabe Angela Fedele and Shane Carosi are honored for outstanding school service and community involvement Missy Mabe plans to study respiratory care at the College of West Virginia Angela Fedele edited the yearbook led various clubs and internships and Shane Carosi leads a school bank project and aims for a law degree
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Montcalm
Montcalm High School
Pam Hawkins
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Health Care
College of West Virginia
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Princeton
Med-Response
Bluewell
Angela June Fedele
Future Educators of America
Fedele
Mercer County
First Community Bank
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Shane Carosi
Chuck Mathena
West Virginia University
Marshall University
Clinton warns Saddam as no fly zones tighten Iraq control
Clinton says Saddam cannot strike with impunity as U S air patrols maintain no fly zones in northern and southern Iraq. Washington notes radar guided missiles fired at planes. U S jets returned to base in Turkey after striking the air defense site. Multiple aircraft including F 16s F 15s and EA 6B participated in the retaliation.
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Clinton
Saddam
U.S
Iraq
United Nations
Kuwait
Turkey
US S
PCH executives anticipate contract finalization by January
The PCH executive officer said staff and attorneys were ready to sign the contract this week but delayed due to no deadline. They are finalizing details and expect to be ready by the first week in January. Dunmyer and board members feel confident about the hearing outcome and hope to expedite the process, aiming by the end of January.
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Continuen
PCH
Dunmyer
Landmark Leggett building’s legacy frames Princeton growth
The city transformed the Leggett building into a business cradle with City use for Mercer County magistrates and other agencies. As development evolved from courthouse area to Mall era, the 5.2 million Post Office project drives demolition with Family Dollar relocating from the site to the old Leggett building.
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Mercer County Magistrates
Snndow
Leggett
Scott
Princeton
Mercer County Courthouse
Mercer Street
Stafford Drive
Snidow
Family Dollar
West Virginia coal industry faces tighter market outlook
West Virginia coal miners confront a tightening market as a stronger dollar, cheaper foreign steel, low shipping rates, and EPA controls depress prices. State official Raney credits miners for resilience and skill while noting December trends may prove short term. He remains hopeful based on industry reliability and consistent output.
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U.S
Federal
Environmental Protection Agency
West Virginia
Raney
Weight loss push boosts January gym enrollments
The New Year brings many to Bluefield Regional Wellness Center and Princeton Health and Fitness Center as residents pursue weight loss. Center leaders note a 5 to 10 percent January uptick, with retention dipping in spring as better weather lures people outdoors. Programs emphasize daily attendance, diet changes, aerobic work, and new biometrics training with personal coaches and a six week commitment.
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A-1
Simons
Bluefield Regional Wellness Center
Jay Valeyko
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Valeyko
Princeton Health and Fitness Center
Donna “D.J.” Hurst
Hurst
Lott faces tough choice as impeachment moves ahead
Senate lead Trent Lott weighs next steps in Clinton impeachment as Republicans balance bids to embarrass or move on. Critics warn GOP image could suffer if trial delays or partisan actions derail broader agenda of tax cuts and reforms.
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Washington
Senate
Trent Lott
Clinton
Mississippi
Lott
Mickey Edwards
Oklahoma
House
Thad Cochran
Cochran
Judiciary Committee
Tom Daschle
Republican Party
Newt Gingrich
GOP
Barry Friedman
Vanderbilt University
Iraq
Edwards
Harvard University
Ron Wyden
Doregon
Chamber
Police Blotter Report From Bluefield
Sunday reports include breaking and entering at 217 Floyd Street and fights on Tulip Street and Raleigh Street with weapons and injuries. An accident with injuries occurred at 127 Talbot Street. Two arrests were noted at Neon's on Jefferson Street and a man down on Bland Street could not be located by officers.
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Bluefield
Floyd Street
A.B. Palmer
J.M. Williams
Tulip Street
D. Mitchem
Talbot St
Mom and Pop
Raleigh Street
Police Department
Neon’s
Jefferson Street
B.E. Vicchio
Bland Street
D.M. Kirby
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Hillside Apts
Dogwood Road
Tazewell, VA
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Family Medicine
Melissa Nickels
Frank Johnson
Phillip Peterson
Mary Martin
Melissa
Huffard Drive
Virginia
Bluefield Regional Medical
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