June 11 2008 news item from Bdtonline
A brief Bdtonline entry dated Wednesday June 11 2008 notes a local story. Details are limited in the fragment but the date and outlet are clear.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2008
Page
1
A brief Bdtonline entry dated Wednesday June 11 2008 notes a local story. Details are limited in the fragment but the date and outlet are clear.
Partly sunny conditions today with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs will reach the mid 80s as the day warms.
Sydney jury trial on drug conspiracy halted after jurors were found playing Sudoku during evidence. The 66 day proceeding cost about 950000 dollars. Judge Zahra ended the case against two men amid concerns over juror distraction and notes. Jurors remain anonymous with no action against them.
Lottery results listed for West Virginia Daily 3 1 5 2 and Daily 4 8 5 4 7 plus Virginia Pick 3 5 8 6 and Pick 4 5 6 3 7. Delivery issues hotline directs readers to Telegraph at (304) 327-2800 for delivery problems, available 7 days a week from 7am to noon within delivery area.
In Tazewell Virginia heat prompts concern as summer school begins at Tazewell High School in non air conditioned classrooms. The National Weather Service predicts a high of 86 degrees on Thursday with 81 for Friday. Superintendent Brenda Lawson notes older students cope better than young children as heating projects continue.
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic plan to tax windfall profits of the five largest US oil companies after they reported $36 billion in the first quarter. The proposal would have levied a 25 percent tax on deemed unreasonable profits and increased government power, arguing higher gas prices require broader solutions.
American Water requests higher rates as WV customers face increases across the state. Oakvale Road Public Service District would raise sewage charges to 5.40 per 1000 gallons after Princeton Sanitary Board’s 75 cent rise. About 1,800 customers affected. decision pending PSC approval with June 15 potential effective date.
Officials from USDA, State Health Department and Mercer County Health discuss raccoon rabies in Mercer County with Bluefield Daily Telegraph reporter Greg Jordan. They cite 2007 high county rates, 2008 six cases, and note past relocations and wildlife transplant concerns.
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