Judge places pot ring members on probation in West Virginia
Beckley AP. U S District Judge Elizabeth Hallanan sentenced Kevin J. Bogan and Marcie Moffett, fringe members of a Monroe County marijuana ring, to probation and fines. Bogan four years with 15,000 fine and 100 hours public service per year. Moffett two years with 500 fine. Prosecutors say 27 convicted so far. over 40 expected. Bogan, once in Illinois and now in New Jersey, cultivated sinsemilla between 1980 and 1982 and avoided taxes on at least 23,000 in sales. Hallanan urged realization of the seriousness, noting there is no excuse for stupidity.
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Elizabeth Hallanan
Marcie Moffett
Pottsville
West Virginia
Bogan
Hallanan
Wayne Rich
West Virginia Officials Probed Over Hazardous Spill
Gov Arch Moore said officials should have alerted him about a 10 ton ethylene oxide spill into the Kanawha River during Memorial Day weekend. The chemical, loaded from a Union Carbide tank car, was discharged May 25 and reported to DNR six hours later, with Moore’s spokesman noting delayed notification. Separately K D dolphin K D died after a brief life at Doswell Kings Dominion following the mother Barbee’s death from a lung infection. At Charleston University of South Carolina posted Leon Ginsberg to honor as Carolina Research Professor after leaving WV Board of Regents amid political clashes with Moore.
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Arch Moore
Kanawha
Department of Natural Resources
Union Carbide
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DNR
Moore
John Price
Carbide
Thad Epps
Doswell
K.D
Kings Dominion
Barbee
Serena Barry
Hir i
Leon Ginsberg
State Board of Regents
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Frank Raymond
College of Social Work
Ginsberg
Carolina
Raymond
Board of Regents
GOP
Virginia Klan march permit and town ordinance clash
Virginia towns face Klan march requests as Pocahontas council weighs a parade ordinance after rejecting and then reversing a permit decision. In Charlottesville, extradition hearings are set for Dexter Coffin III after a 44 day escape. Virginia Water Control Board finds about 90000 underground storage tanks amid rising groundwater pollution complaints nationwide.
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Tazewell
Ku Klux Klan
Dan Surface
Main Street
Pocahontas
Richlands
Paul Cook
Richmond
Virginia Water Control Board
Russ Ellison
Ellison
Route 10
Graduation address echoes future leadership and dreams
Miss Shinault challenged peers to lead the way as the future, while the valedictorian celebrated success and milestone moments. Salutatorian Lee Ann Van Sutphen urged seniors to pursue dreams, noting they are not afraid of tomorrow after embracing yesterday and today.
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Miss Shinault
Lee Ann van Sutphen
Bluefield Class of 1986 Graduates With Drug Free Celebration
Michele Wilson led the graduation invocation as the Class of 1986 received diplomas at Mitchell Stadium and the Bluefield Recreation Center. The ceremony included a benediction by Beth Pendry and a pledge to continue unfinished work. A drug and alcohol free Project Graduation party followed, offering movies, music, and games. Authorities note no jail releases to accommodate more serious charges.
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Michele Wilson
Ms. Wilson
Mitchell Stadium
Bluefield Recreation Center
Prison population at Huttonsville slated to drop to 500
The population at Huttonsville Prisons is trending down toward 600 by mid July and possibly below 500 as Judge Starcher’s order to reduce overcrowding continues to be challenged by Gov Moore's executive action. Parole board member Janet Rader notes eight of 26 inmates paroled this month went to home detention to shorten the prison roll.
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Huttonsville
Monongalia County
Larry Starcher
Whyte
Arch Moore
Starcher
Supreme Court
State Parole Board
Janet Rader
Rader
City Pool Opens for Season at Linkous Park
City officials say the Linkous Park pool is well maintained and profitable with season passes at 60 dollars for families and 40 dollars for individuals. Five lifeguards will staff the facility as the swimming team prepares to begin practicing.
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Tilton
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David Huot
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Minister
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Altizer
Pineville
Mercer Street
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Pedneau
Welch
Eli McCoy
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