Mastiff attack highlights giant breed ownership duties
A Belgian mastiff believed responsible for a fatal attack outside London is prompting reflections on responsible dog ownership. The incident near Wallington, Barbara Williams, 52, died at the scene as authorities restrained the dog. Owner Alex Blackburn-Smith, 34, is jailed on suspicion of manslaughter and cannabis cultivation, bailed to February. The piece argues large breeds demand vigilant owners, not breed bans, and stresses human responsibility.
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Great Britain
Wayne Gillespie
Wallington
London
Barbara Williams
the Mail Online
Daily Mail
Alex Blackburn- Smith
The
Italy
Belgium
Bible Verse Quoted in Telegraph Staff Note
A quoted Ezekiel verse appears in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph byline area with names like Darryl Hudson and Andy Patton listed as editorial staff. The text centers on a religious scripture snippet and staff titles. The passage reflects a provocative inclusion within the paper’s masthead context.
Mercer County urged to consider ridgeline zoning ahead of wind farms
The piece warns Mercer County Commission to adopt ridgeline protection ordinance after Tazewell County faced a 16 month debate before approving a wind farm. It notes Mercer has no zoning beyond an exotic entertainment rule and urges proactive public input and a limited ordinance to gain authority if a wind project arises.
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Tazewell County
Mercer County Commission
Dominion
East River Mountain
County Board of Supervisors
Bluestone River
West Virginia
Mercer County
Joe Coburn
Coburn
Jay Mills
County Commission
Letters on energy policy and veteran health care debate
A reader letter criticizes wind energy and EPA regulation, questions benefits to elites, and condemns a wind farm in coal country. The writer urges veterans to enroll in VA health care, warns against merging with Medicare, and provides a West Virginia Public Service Commission address for protest letters. The note urges citizen activism through letters to officials and support for Consumer Advocate Division appointments.
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EPA
Mr. Gore
Mr. Soros
Sandra Squire
Public letters invited by Daily Telegraph editor
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues and will publish those of interest. Letters must include the writer's signature address and phone number and be sent by email to editor pdtonline.com.
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Daily Telegraph
Pdtonline
Potential early governor race as Tomblin weighs 2012 election
Earl Ray Tomblin, filing a response brief with West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, signals a possible pre-2012 gubernatorial election if public sentiment and Legislature favor change. Democrats debate, Republicans may seek a challenger such as Mike Stuart, WV GOP chair and Steptoe & Johnson attorney, as party dynamics shape the scenario.
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Earl Ray Tomblin
Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia
Tomblin
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Appeals
Mike Stuart
Republican Party
Stuart
Steptoe & Johnson, Pllc
West Virginia political insider weighs potential gubernatorial contenders
Wilson Butt summarizes possible candidates for West Virginia governor in 2011. Shelly Moore Capito, Clark S. Barnes, Betty Ireland, Doug McKinney, Steve Harrison, and others are discussed as feasible rivals or allies. The note reflects local GOP dynamics and business leaders from WVInc and State Chamber circles.
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West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Wvinc
State Journal
Phillips
WVU
PricewaterouseCoupers
Boston College
K&l Gates
United States
Boston, Mass
Katrina
Isabella
Audrey
West
Shelly Moore Capito
Clark S. Barnes
Betty Ireland
Wyoming County
Doug McKinney
Bud
McKinney
WVU Medical School
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Barry
Goldwater
Steve Harrison
Brown University
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
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Ce City
Mercer
Doregard
Strarongle
Yarif
Grady
Felog
Shelly
Wilson Butt
Bluefield
Department of Highways
Wilson
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