Former Kermit police chief and wife reach pact in part
West Virginia Huntington report says David Ramey 32 and Debbie Ramey agreed on two of three pre trial motions on drug and tax evasion charges. Trial set in federal court Huntington before Judge Charles Haden. A tape of a November 1985 phone convo with Oba Patton allowed in evidence. Patton pleaded guilty to perjury. Ronnie linked drug conspiracy case cited. Separate item notes former Mingo Sheriff Johnie Owens pre sentence eval and possible out of state prison. Marshall Commons project at risk without June 15 Regent approval. firm cites time pressure. Regent Thomas Craig seeks details on shops and student focus.
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Huntington
Kermit
David Ramey
Debbie
U.S
Charles Haden
Haden
Joseph F. Savage Jr
Oba Patton
Ramey
Patton
Ronnie
Kentucky
Williamson
Mingo County
Johnie Owens
Owens
Dan O'Hanlon
O’hanlon
Williamson Daily News
Marshall University Commons
State Board of Regents
Ned Jones
Thomas Craig
Marshall
F-15 Crash Kills Langley Pilot in Amelia County
A U S airman reports Maj Dennis R Kuehler 36 died when an F 15 crashed during a low level training mission in rural Amelia County Virginia The Langley Air Force Base crew sealed the site and prohibited access The crash cause is under investigation Kuehler a New Braunfels Texas native leaves a wife and two daughters in Newport News Virginia Meanwhile in Washington a Virginia man questions the Supreme Court decision not to overturn a lower court ruling upholding seizure of his personalized license plate ATH EST The court gave no comment on the ruling backing the plate seizure and free speech claims
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Rice
Amelia County
Langley Air Force Base
Dennis R. Kuehler
Dana Flores
Langley
Kuehler
New Braunfels
Texas
Newport News
Flores
Washington
Virginia
Supreme Court
Arnold L. Via
Wkdw-Wsgm
Staunton
Stafford Nominated for 10th Term by Republican Convention
Del. C. Jefferson Stafford, R-Giles, was nominated to run for a tenth term by the Republican Fifth Legislative Convention in Bluefield Virginia. Bluefield businessman Bill Evans placed Stafford’s name in nomination and praised his close contact with constituents, conservative philosophy, 16 years in service, and roles on four standing committees. Evans highlighted Stafford’s experience and seniority as vital to the district and noted efforts securing the Bluefield by-pass. Seconding speeches followed from Rosemary Schonthal, Barbara Schied, and Bobby Alliizer.
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del. C. Jefferson Stafford
R-Giles
Bluefield
Stafford
Bill Evans
Evans
Rosemary Schonthal
Bland County
Barbara Schied
Giles County
Bobby Alliizer
Bishop Elementary School to Close After Summer Break
Tazewell County voters and board members decided to close Bishop Elementary in Friday ceremonies. The move follows a steady enrollment decline from 175 pupils at a 1970s peak to 67 in fall 1987, driven largely by the town’s collapsing coal economy and maintenance costs.
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Tazewell
Bishop Elementary School
Tazewell County
Warner
Council OKs water rate hike and town budget
BLUEFIELD Va The Bluefield Town Council adopted a 1.4 million dollar budget and approved a water rate increase Monday night. The council unanimously approved a 1,428,150 dollar budget for 1987 88 with no major changes. A two and a half percent rate increase applies to 250000 gallons per month or less and four percent for higher use. outside corporate limits pay 25 percent more.
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Bluefield
Art Mead
City council race settled by marble draw in Princeton
During Princeton's Monday canvass, Mayor Jim Cannon drew a white marble from a top hat to determine the Ward IV winner in a three way race. Dan Mathena will fill the unexpired term of Lewis Skeens, taking office at the next council meeting after a fair draw.
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Princeton
Jim Cannon
Dan Mathena
Cannon
Jerry Flanagan
Coucilman
T.R
Junior
Mathena
Joe Vicars
Math
Lewis Skeens
White
Alma Belcher
Earlie Moon
Howard Kessinger
Kessinger
George Johnson
WV Treasurer A James Manchin speaks at Thorn Elementary
West Virginia State Treasurer A James Manchin addressed students at Thorn Elementary School in Princeton during a flag dedication ceremony on Monday. The event featured Manchin speaking about civic pride and the significance of the flag pledge.
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West Virginia
A. James Manchin
Thorn Ele
Mentary School
Princeton
Commission delays action on fire levy
Princeton Mercer County volunteer firefighters moved to levy fees to fund eight county departments. The Mercer County Fire Board proposed a $443,965 budget and revenue plan, but the commission delayed decision pending public input. Fire Chief Nelson Short said petitions will seek 10 percent voter signatures, with poverty- guideline exemptions.
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Princeton
Mercer County
County Commission
Mercer County Fire Board
Commission
Ray Bragg
Daily Telegraph
Bragg
Nelson Short
Bluefield
Short
Mercer County Office of Emergency
Stations to air nuclear dump phone-in in West Virginia
West Virginia public television will air Appalachian Report: Managing Our Nuclear Waste a viewer phone-in discussion this Thursday at 7 p.m. The program examines the proposed monitored retrievable storage facility in McDowell WyomING counties. Panelists include David Corcoran Welch Daily News publisher and MRS task force chair Dr Richard Wright Logan County health director Caroline Petti National Nuclear Waste Task Force official and Loring Mills Edison Electric Institute VP for nuclear activities.
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West Virginia
Appalachian Report
McDowell-Wyoming Counties
David Corcoran
Welch Daily News
MRS
Richard Wright
Logan County
Caroline Petti
National
Buchanan County to hold budget hearing June 18
Buchanan County supervisors schedule a 6 PM June 18 meeting at the courthouse to vote on a proposed 68.4 million budget that would double real estate and personal property taxes with about 40.9 million for general operations and 30.3 million for schools. A June 12 department head briefing precedes the hearing.
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Grundy
Board of Supervisors
Buchanan County
Joseph Bland
Bland
Grundy Junior High
Lightning Strikes Twice at Princeton Home of Lora Richardson
In Princeton, 65 year old Lora Richardson reports her house was hit by a fierce thunderstorm. A bolt struck a front tree then traveled through a window, burning curtains and cracking walls. Firefighters called it the worst lightning strike they had seen on a residence. The bolt also blew electrical circuits and created a three foot hole in a wall. Richardson credited the tree with taking the main hit while fearing the house could have exploded if the bolt had not diverted through the tree. She sought refuge in a small room during the storm and prayed for safety.
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Princeton
Lora Richardson
Richardson
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