Sunday June 7 2009 headlines and events
June 7 2009 coverage highlights from bdtonline.com including local news summaries, community events, and notable happenings. Key figures and organizations referenced appear in brief notices and reportage across town sections.
Weather Outlook and Savings in Today's Coupons
Today faces a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Skies turn partly cloudy with a high near 82. The edition also features coupons offering more than 136 dollars in savings.
Region 240 years in prison Gibson's sentence upheld
Federal court ruling upholds Gibson's lengthy prison term as region faces fallout from a high profile conviction. FEMA flood victims seek clarity on restitution, timelines, and eligibility as agencies assess housing and aid options.
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Gibson
Bland County Girls Doubles Win State Tennis Title
Bland County captures the state girls doubles tennis crown in a dominant final showing. The team defeated rival squads to secure the title and claim top honors in the state tournament.
WV Lottery Results Brief
West Virginia Daily lists lottery draws with numbers for Daily 3 5 7 0 Daily 4 9 2 3 7 Virginia Pick 3 0 5 8 Pick 4 3 7 2 8. No further context or outcomes provided in the fragment.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Delivery questions for newspaper subscriptions
Customer service details outline help for home delivery rack mail and e edition issues. Circulation operates daily with hours from 7 days a week 9 to 5 weekdays and morning redelivery by 12 p.m. within a limited area. Call 304 327 2800 for assistance.
Celebrating A Day in a Woman's Life at PCH Foundation
Women from the area gathered at the Chuck Mathene Center for the event marking the Princeton Community Hospital Foundation's 20th anniversary. The fundraiser aimed to support the Women's Center by funding equipment and care, with 160 participants and over $17,000 raised, per Jessica Stephens.
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Rinceton
Chuck Mathene Center
Princeton
Women’s Center
Jessica Stephens
PCH Foundation
Cindy Boggs
Chuck Mathena Center
Obama Signals Strong Push on Health Care Reform
President Obama and White House aides move from general talk to a sustained, louder involvement in shaping health care legislation. Officials say a long planned grassroots drive by Organizing for Action will back the push, aimed at showing power and pressuring opponents before Congress adjourns for the summer.
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Washington
White House
Barack Obama
Congress
Obama
Organizing For America
Richlands Coal Miner's Memorial Designated Official
Gov Kaine signs House Bill 2278 making the Richlands Coal Miner's Memorial the official coal miner memorial of the state. The measure was introduced earlier and advances recognition for labor history and affected miners.
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Richlands Coal
Eric DiNovo
Richlands Coal Miner’s Memorial
Commonwealth
Timothy M. Kaine
Richlands
Fresh vision from Bluefield's new board members
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports three new Bluefield Board of Directors members will join incumbents August 1. Dr Tom Blevins urges economic development focusing on a fiber backbone downtown to attract high tech firms and improve life. Pete Sternloff calls for open government, citizen involvement, a regional plan, and quarterly town hall style meetings.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Board of Directors
Tom Blevins
Linda Whalen
Mary Frances Brammer
Blevins
Pete Sternloff
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