Families reunite as raid on sect ends in Texas
More than 400 children from the Yearning For Zion Ranch in Texas begin returning to parents after a state Supreme Court ruling declared the February seizure unjust. Judge Barbara Walther orders reunification while imposing Texas residency, parenting classes, and child safety exams. The case, sparked by a hoax abuse call, marked one of the nation’s largest child custody rulings.
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Texas
State Supreme Court
Nancy Dockstader
Amy
Gonzales
San Antonio
Barbara Walther
Dockstader
James
Corpus Christi
Amarillo
Walther
Zion Ranch
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Ee Meisner
Child-Protection Agency
Supreme Court
High Court
Appeals Court
Church to forbid underage marriages says sect elder
A Texas elder of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints states the church will no longer sanction marriages involving underage girls and will counsel members against such unions. Willie Jessop says the church has been misunderstood and insists past marriages were consensual. A district judge also ordered children in a massive custody case to leave foster care and begin returning to their parents.
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Loorado
Texas
Willie Jessop
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Jessop
Bears on East River Mountain prompt caution and rules
West Virginia and Virginia officials warn bears may bluff charge when threatened. Do not approach or feed bears, keep garbage secure, and bring pet food indoors. Contact local authorities if a problem bear appears. incident notes reference Mercer County and Princeton areas with prior sightings in 2007.
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Virginia Game and Fisheries
West Virginia
Virginia
Damewood
West Virginia State Police
Princeton
East River Mountain
Mercer County
Downtown parking plan adds 33 spaces in Bluefield
City officials say 33 new spaces will be created downtown by shifting to parallel parking on Raleigh and possibly Eland. The plan avoids diagonal parking to save space and cost. Crews will mark new spaces after painting is completed. The move follows a city survey showing adequate overall parking but merchant concerns prompted action.
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Whalen
Raleigh
Eland
Ron Satterfield
Bluefield
City seeks new attorney as longtime official retires
The city discussed the retirement of a longtime attorney and the experience the city has endured over the years. Officials stated Feuchtenberger will assist the city board if a replacement is not found by June. The city will begin the search for a new attorney immediately out of respect and to avoid prolonging the process.
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Henne
Feuchtenberger
John
Gasoline pumps face extended half price rule amid shortage
Governor Kaine approved a Sept 30 extension due to high demand for patch kits to update analog gas pumps. About 1,800 pumps nationally, mainly in Southwest Virginia and also in Northern Virginia and Richmond, cannot register prices above 3.99 per gallon. Retailers may use half pricing with a posted explanation that total price doubles at sale.
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Horsely
Kaine
Gordon Hickey
Governor’s Office
Sai
Coalfields Expressway milestone near Crab Orchard opening
The Coalfields Expressway marks a small milestone as a four mile segment near Crab Orchard opens, part of a project in planning since 1989. The $232 million development includes a new prison and boosts McDowell and Wyoming counties with jobs and a $35 million annual economic impact.
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Wyoming
Browning
Crab Orchard
Sophia
Virginia
VDOT
Virginia Department of Transportation
Buchanan, Dickenson
Wise
West Virginia
Paynesville
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
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