Local News Briefs For June 9 2010
A brief update from bdtonline.com covers ongoing local events and notices dated Wednesday June 9 2010. It highlights community happenings, public service information, and upcoming deadlines in the Banner County area.
Weather forecast for today with storms likely
Today shows showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 PM. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with periods of rain and a chance of stronger storms into the evening.
Golf Big 3 Turn Out for Benefit in Bristol
Major golf figures join a Bristol charity event as part of a benefit drive. Big names participate to support local causes, drawing fans and volunteers to an afternoon of exhibition play and fundraising activities.
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Bristol
Obama speech lulls Kalamazoo Central student at graduation
President Barack Obama spoke at Kalamazoo Central High School's commencement in Michigan while a student choir member behind him repeatedly yawned and Dozed off. Videos circulated online showing the teen's head drooping and chin nearly touching his chest as classmates cheered during the ceremony and the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge competition.
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Obama
Kalamazoo, Mich
Barack Obama
Michigan
Kalamazoo Central
West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Draws
West Virginia Daily three digits 3-8-9 and four digits 2-6-6-7. Virginia Pick three 3-4-8 and Pick four 2-6-6-5.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Pick
Delivery questions and contact hours for subscribers
The notice explains how to contact the newspaper for subscription questions or delivery problems including home rack mail and e edition issues. Circulation operates seven days a week with hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and weekend phone service from 6 a.m. to noon. Morning redelivery is available through 12 p.m. in a limited area. Customer Service 304-327-2800
Suspect arraigned in Diamond Land Fine Jewelry burglary
Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva, 40, of Hollywood Florida, was arraigned at Mercer County Courthouse Annex on breaking and entering and grand larceny charges tied to the November 2009 Diamond Land Fine Jewelry burglary in Princeton. Investigators link Leyva to other jewelry store burglaries while suggesting others may be charged as the probe continues. The case featured delays for interpretation before proceeding.
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T.A. Bailey
S.R. Pauley
Princeton Police Department
Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva
Mercer County
Princeton
Hollywood
Fla
Rick Fowler
Leyva
Knoxville
Tenn
Diamond Land Fine Jewelry
Diamond Land
Fowler
Sgt. J. Centeno
West Virginia
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
D.B. Whited
Princeton Police
Whited
Sgt. Centeno
Robbery suspect arraigned in multi-county case
Edward Miller, 31, of Beckley, linked to the Mullens First Peoples Bank robbery, remained at Southern Regional Jail as video arraignments occurred before magistrates in Mercer and Wyoming counties. Police tracked him after a Mercer County pursuit ended with a vehicle crash. he was later arrested by a Mercer County deputy.
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Princeton
Mullens
Beckley
Mercer
Wyoming
Edward Miller
First Peoples Bank
Mercer County
Old Spanishburg Road
West Virginia
Neighborhood group opposes AEP rate hike plan
South Bluefield Neighborhood Association challenges an 8.2 percent increase sought by Appalachian Power. Under a proposed PSC settlement, customers would see a 20 cent daily rise in monthly bills from July 1 while final approval remains pending. Executive Director Blaine Braithwaite says the group will oppose the measure, citing ENEC recovery and rising fuel and environmental costs.
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Bluefield
Appalachian Power
State Public Service Commission
South
R-Mercer
SBNA
Blaine Braithewaite
Braithewaite
AEP
ENEC
Braithwaite
Planned Colonial Intermodal Center moves closer to reality
Bluefield moves toward a downtown transit hub as a firm tied to Beckley’s Intermodal Center begins phase one master planning for the Colonial Intermodal Center. The $125,000 contract was approved 4-1 by the city board, with concern over toll revenue tax credits and local matching funds for later phases.
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Bluefield
Luefield
Beckley Intermodal Center
Beckley
Mike Vinciguerro
Vinciguerro
David Harley
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Harley
Congressman Rahall
Matz Hotel
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