Mercer County seeks leads in Wert fugitive case
Authorities report no information or leads on Larry Franklin Wert, a sex offender who skipped bond after a Mercer County Circuit Court conviction for sexual abuse of three juveniles. A national alert and victim flyers are in circulation, with tips urged to 487-8364 or 911. Wert, 51, is four to six feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, drives a gold 1997 Chevrolet Silverado EXT with WV plate 9EH 471, and faces Aug 25 sentencing on related charges.
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Tazewell delays cigarette tax for wellness center plan
The Tazewell Town Council has postponed a public hearing on a proposed 2 cent per pack cigarette tax to fund a new wellness and fitness center. The draft ordinance requires revision for enforcement provisions and penalties and is now set for September. If approved, the tax would start January 1, 2004 and support daily operations of the planned health facility at TCH. A fundraising campaign will begin this summer. Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Bluefield Board Meeting Canceled. Next Session Aug 12
Bluefield board directors meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Aug 12 at 7 30 p.m. in the municipal complex board room. Princeton Community Hospital offers infant CPR class Saturday 9 a m to noon in PCH education classrooms. register by July 25 at 487 7410.
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Bluefield Set for 35th Blue-Gray Horse Show Crowd Draws Thousands
The Bluefield Blue-Gray Horse Show returns for its 35th year at Lotto Park with prizes totaling about 8 200 dollars. Organizers expect visitors from multiple states boosting local hotels restaurants and stores. The event runs Thursday 6 PM Friday 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM with a second show at 6 PM. tickets are 3 for students and 5 for adults. Proceeds support the Shriners and the show is dedicated to Henry Kauffelt and Brownie Clark.
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Sherwood
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Brownie Clark
Bar altercation leaves local man seriously injured
A 3 a m robbery at Girls Girls Girls Showcase Bar on Grassy Branch Road Bluefield left Jackie Harrison 28 hospitalized with a broken jaw. His brother Nick Harrison was knocked unconscious as eight armed men fled in a green Honda Civic and orange Cadillac Escalade. Detectives warn suspects face aggravated robbery and malicious wounding charges with lengthy prison terms if convicted.
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Mercer County
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West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
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