Mercer County Woman Sentenced in Federal Drug Case
Denise R. Allen of Bluefield received five years in prison plus five years of supervised release after pleading to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Authorities say 431 grams of methamphetamine and 21 grams of fentanyl, along with two Glock handguns, were found in a stolen-identification rented truck during a Princeton gun store arrest. The U.S. Attorney credited ATF and a regional drug task force. Judge David A. Faber imposed the sentence.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Denise R. Allen
U.S. Department of Justice
Allen
Princeton
United States
Will Thompson
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
ATF
Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force
West Virginia State Police
McDowell County
Wyoming County
FEMA aid may cover technician estimate costs for repairs
Residents in Boone Cabell Fayette Kanawha Lincoln Marshall Nicholas Ohio Putnam Wayne and Wetzel counties whose homes were damaged in the April storms may qualify for FEMA disaster assistance. The program may reimburse the cost of a licensed technician's estimate for repair or replacement of items not usually covered by insurance such as furnaces septic systems private roads private bridges and private wells. Applications can be made in person at recovery centers in Kanawha Nicholas Putnam and Wetzel counties online at DisasterAssistance.gov via the FEMA app or by calling 800-621-3362 for more information.
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Charleston
FEMA
Boone
Cabell
Fayette
Kanawha
Lincoln
Marshall
Nicholas
Ohio
Putnam
Wayne
Wetzel
DisasterAssistance.gov
Google Play
Apple App
State Capitol visit by Boys State and Girls State leaders
About 100 student leaders from Mountaineer Boys State and Rhododendron Girls State will gather at the West Virginia State Capitol on Thursday June 13. Mountaineer Boys State is in its 85th year hosted by the American Legion. Rhododendron Girls State is in its 88th year hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Both camps target high school seniors for the 2024 25 year. Last year marked the first joint meeting of leaders from both programs at the Capitol.
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Mac Warner
Mountaineer Boys State
Rhododendron Girls State
State Capitol
American Legion
Warner
American Legion Auxiliary
Capitol
Princeton shooting leads to autopsy and investigations
A gunshot wound in the upper chest prompted Princeton police to secure the scene and summon fire and rescue units. DETECTIVES and officers launched an ongoing probe as the victim was transported to the state medical examiner in Charleston for an autopsy.
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Princeton Fire Department
Princeton Rescue Squad
West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office
Charleston
Princeton Police Department
Mercer County Dispatch
Mercer County Animal Shelter Expands Low Adoption Fees
Mercer County Animal Shelter announces reduced fees through June 15 to ease Code Red needs. Dogs adoptable for 25 dollars and cats for 10 with various ages available. Shelter hours are noon to 6 pm, contact Greg Jordan for details. Road work near the site is progressing as Princeton improves access.
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Buckner
Princeton
County Commission
Bill Archer
Mercer County Animal Shelter
West Virginia
Greg Jordan
Shelter Road
Hunter Biden verdict frames election year battle
Hunter Biden was found guilty on charges including lying about drug use when purchasing a gun. The outcome, coming soon after Donald Trump’s felony conviction, adds to a tense political year as President Biden and allies react while Trump calls the verdict a distraction.
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Joe Biden
Hunter
Hunter Biden
Donald Trump
U.S
Maryellen Noreika
Abbe Lowell
Trump
Biden
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund
Washington
Italy
Delaware
Beau Biden
Leo Wise
David Weiss
California
Noreika
Justice Department
Richer
Long
Associated Press
Mike Catalini
Wilmington
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Chicory Road
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WVU
Princeton Community Hospital
Scott Edward White
Gjordan
Bottonline.com
Tion
Melissa
Jill Biden
Democrat
Bluefield Daily
Telefe
New Hope Road
Princeton, WV
CS Mountain State Counseling Services
New Hope Rd
Princeton Medical Arts Suite
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