Federal indictments unsealed in Bluefield and Mercer cases
Federal authorities unsealed two indictments and confirmed three cases from December 2011. Kimberly Frog of Rinefield and Angela Barnett of Princeton face multiple counts for distributing hydrocodone. Barnett’s charges date to August 2011 and Frog’s to September 2011 near Bluefield and Princeton. Barnett and Frog appeared January 4 and are scheduled for arraignments January 18. An inmate, Geovann Somoza, is named in a federal information filed December 30, 2011, for possessing a phone in Federal Correctional Institution McDowell.
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Grandma given thirty years for fatal walkway assault
The court sentenced Lorine Vierrovh to 30 years for throwing a girl off a walkway, a case described as the most traumatic in the prosecutor's career. Family members remained too distressed to speak, while Vorbach noted the case would not be pleasant to recount.
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Princeton Presbyterian Church Bible Study Begins Wednesday
The Princeton Presbyterian Church on West ViI Street opens a new study this Wednesday on the Book of James. The meeting includes a brief opening, prayer, video presentation, coffee reception, and small group discussion with Q A. Concludes at 1. For questions call 304 425 Jong.
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BRMC Begins 18 Million Lobby and Endoscopy Unit Renovation
Bluefield Regional Medical Center launches an 18 million renovation of the main lobby and endoscopy unit. The project adds a 60-seat open lobby, four prep and recovery bays, two procedure rooms, and a nurse station. First phase runs 40 to 100 days with temporary entrances and relocated services.
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Lawmakers push stricter copper theft penalties in WV
West Virginia lawmakers call for harsher penalties for copper thefts amid rising incidents. They propose making copper theft a felony with prison terms and fines, arguing tougher laws are needed to deter thieves and curb related losses, while noting the need for a comprehensive approach including tougher controls on scrap buyers.
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Manchin to kick off two week West Virginia tour
Senator Manchin will tour West Virginia for two weeks starting Monday to discuss public policy with residents. The first week includes stop in Spencer and other towns with town halls, coffee conversations, and meetings with schools senior centers business and labor leaders.
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White House proposes pay raise end to federal worker freeze
An Obama administration official says the White House requests a federal pay raise in 2003 budget, ending the two year freeze ordered by President Obama. If Congress approves, it would be the first increase since the freeze. The proposal aims to help offset payroll tax cut extensions. The White House notified agencies Friday, per an anonymous official. Washington Post first reported the plan.
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Police blotter January 4 to 5 Mercer County incidents
Chronicle of suspicious vehicle on Rockbridge Street learned to belong to a mother, leaving scene of an accident on View Avenue, a noninjury crash near the old post office, shoplifting at Auto Zone, two barking dogs on River Avenue, two burglaries on Pear Street Extension, a bloody cat at the Bluefield police station, multiple disturbances on East Lows Street, an unwanted female on Kidd Street, a neighbor dispute at Tiffany Manor, loud music on College Avenue, property damage at Quality Inn, vehicle leaving Washington Street, a social security issue dispute on Mareleen Avenue, stolen property from Plaza Road, threats at the Pavilion Clinic, another motor vehicle crash on Cumberland Road, stolen money from Economy Inn, and related police actions.
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Vehicle strikes pedestrian near Athens Crossroads in Princeton
A male subject was struck by a vehicle in front of Grants Supermarket near the Athens Crossroads in Princeton Friday afternoon and was transported to Bluefield Regional Medical Center by the Princeton Rescue Squad. Mercer County 911 Dispatch confirmed the injury as responders from Princeton Fire Department and Princeton Police Department were on scene and the incident is under investigation.
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Corrections to Mercer County Gig Center Info Line
The paper notes a corrected phone number for information on addresses at Mercer County Gig Center. The correct contact is 04 425 4971. West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan was voided by federal judges and the State Supreme Court.
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