Cockfighting Fines Do Little To Deterrence In Mercer County
A raid near Matoaka led to 60 arrests for cockfighting and spectating as officials push for tougher penalties. Lawmakers say fines up to 100 dollars fail to deter repeat offenders while Humane Society leaders urge stronger statutes and public reporting to curb the illegal sport.
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Karen Kaplan
Daily Telegraph
Mercer County
Dept. of Natural Resources
Mercer County Humane Society
Matoaka
Jessee Pennington
County Humane Society
Wooldridge
Humane Society
Rose of Sharon Church announces April services and events
Rose of Sharon United Holy Church outlines Apr services at Crescentview Apts Bluefield including Sunday school at 11 a m and worship at noon. Tuesday YPHA at 5 30 p m choir at 6 30 p m prayer and Bible study 7 30 p m Rev Mrs Idella Jones pastor Faith Prayer Band meets Tuesday noon at 209 Logan St Bluefield. Film program at Memorial Church Princeton features The Prodigal Planet with dates May 29 and June 12 led by Glenn A Tabor Jr.
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Rose of Sharon United Holy Church
Crescentview Apts
Bluefield
Idella Jones
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Faith Prayer Band
Ethel Younger
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Elly Brown
Memorial Church of Christ
New Hope Road
Princeton
Glenn A Tabor Jr
Energy Use Drops 20 Percent in U S Homes Over a Decade
A Cambridge Energy Research Associates study reports Americans cut residential energy use by 20 percent in ten years through thermostats, insulation, and efficient appliances. Heating fuels shifted with oil use down, electricity up, and wood heating rising to 2.5 million homes.
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Washington
Cambridge Energy Research Associates
Massachusetts
U.S
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