Pennsylvania approves 61000 slot machines tied to tax relief
Gov Ed Rendell signed bills allowing up to 61000 slot machines at 14 sites in Pennsylvania. Initial relief from property taxes would be delayed until 2006 to license parlors, with most revenue funneled to local tax cuts. Existing horse tracks may get slots by Memorial Day, pending licensing and background checks.
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Pennsylvania
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West Virginia
Officer Dies After Domestic Disturbance Shooting
In a Tazewell County incident, Officer Lowe fired after Dunford rammed Lowe’s car during a domestic disturbance response. Dunford died at Clinch Valley Medical Center. Lowe, airlifted to Holston Valley Medical Center, is listed in stable condition. Multiple agencies assisted as the Department investigates.
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Lowe
Dunford
Caudill
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport
Tenn
Tazewell County
Kilgore Defends Officials Amid Indictment Debate in Buchanan County
Kilgore stresses presumption of innocence for those charged by grand jury and notes under Virginia law officials can serve until conviction or exhaust appeals. He says resignation is a personal choice and urges focus on positive county projects amid ongoing community efforts.
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James Ralph
Pete” Stiltner Jr
Tucker Martin
Virginia
Jerry Kilgore
Kilgore
Farley family recalls B-1 mission over Afghanistan and ties to Dyess Air Force Base
In Texas based coverage, Matt Farley reports a six hour over Afghanistan flight before diverting due to a mini typhoon. The article recalls the B-1 bomber’s history, crew routines, and Farley family ties, including Debbie and Tim Farley’s memories and the impact of war on ground troops.
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Texas
Afghanistan
Bennett
Farley
Debbie Farley
Matt
Andrews Air Force Base
Tim Farley
Air Force
Bluefield State College
Maxwell Air Force Base
Montgomery
Ala
Becky (Hedrick) Farley
Tim
Lance Cpl. Juston Tyler Thacker
Bill Blankenship
Blankenship
Mercer County
Dyess Air Force Base
Farleys
West Virginia
Oakvale FEMA buyout clears flood prone homes
In Oakvale, four flood prone houses have been demolished under a FEMA buyout with six homes including the Jenkins residence in the program. Mayor Mary Nelson notes only two families remain in the town limits and that the East River flooding threat is now reduced though others still need help relocating.
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Mary Nelson
Jenkins
Federal Emergency Management Agency
East River
Barbara and
Tom Jenkiins
Nelson
FEMA
Oakvale Corporation
Freddie Cooper
Doris Brinkley
Ginger Neely
Tommy
Robert Weatherly
Kenton
Helen Neely
Mercer County Commission
Office of Emergency Services
West Virginia
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