Local News Digest February 4 2006
February 4 2006 edition reported by BDtonline covers community updates, event listings, and brief notices with potential local interest. This compact card reflects the day’s regional happenings and upcoming schedules.
Local Weather Shifts to Snow This Afternoon
Today's forecast calls for rain changing to snow in the afternoon as temperatures drop into the 30s. Accumulation expected to be less than one inch with overnight lows near 26. In tomorrow's edition, coupons offer more than 70 dollars in savings.
Man rescued after six hours trapped in oven vent burglary attempt
Lonnie Shields, 37, crawled into a roof vent at New City Mart in Orlando around 2 AM to burglarize the store. He was found by employees at 8 AM, treated at a hospital, and booked into Orange County Jail on $1,000 bond for burglary of a structure.
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Orlando
Fla
Lonnie Shields
New City Mart
Shields
Orange County
Greg Hoggatt
Delivery re-delivery line hours and contact
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Rings of honor: From Richlands to Super Bowl glory
Mike Compton, a two time NFL champion with the New England Patriots and former Richlands star, reflects on reaching the NFL pinnacle. The piece notes his elite career and the long wait many players endure before tasting Super Bowl success.
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Nfls
Promised Land
Richlands
Ichlands
Mike Compton
New England Patriots
Larr
Due process alleged in WV toll increase injunction bid
Barbara Hawkins reports in Charleston that plaintiffs in Kanawha County Circuit Court claim due process is the key factor in seeking a preliminary injunction to halt West Virginia Turnpike toll hikes. Princeton attorney Tony Veneri argues the law lacks public input requirements but requires due process under State Code. Judge Irene C. Berger said a decision will come soon after hours of testimony and argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha County
Princeton
Anthony “Tony” Veneri
Irene C. Berger
Berger
Veneri
Unseasonable Warmth Ends In Frigid Weekend Return
Punxsatawney Phil may be right as Four Seasons Country gears for a sudden cold snap. Meteorologist Dave Lawrence of the National Weather Service warns of a sharp temperature drop, snow showers expected today through Sunday, and light accumulations as residents prepare with shovels and boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Punxsataway
Phil
Four Seasons
Dave Lawrence
National Weather Service
Lawrence
Sinking of Al- Salaam Boccaccio 98 Tragedy Near Safaga
Rescue teams search the Red Sea after the ferry Al- Salaam Boccaccio 98 sinks off Safaga Egypt with about 1400 aboard mostly Egyptian workers returning from Saudi Arabia. By Friday night only 314 rescued as doubts rise over lifeboats and ship stability.
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Safaga
Egypt
Red Sea
al- Salaam
David Osler
Lloyds List
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