Police blotter details from June domestic to drunken incidents
June 11 to 13 1968 police blotter items include domestic dispute on Melcher Street a man arrested after warnings on Friday. Destruction of property on Bland Street an arrest. A missing juvenile from Cedar Street returned to foster parents. June 12 theft at Princeton Avenue flea market a purse theft. Hit and run on Lee Street. Child abuse report at Opera House apartment with hotline referral. Disturbance on Ramsey Street with subjects gone on arrival. Stolen vehicle case with park security Stadium and City Park. B and E on 137 Preston Street. An arrest follows a Preston Street altercation. June 13 arrest after traffic stop at US 460 Cumberland Road. Break-in reported on 326 4th Street. Disturbance on Stowers Street quieted. Gun report on US 460 Grassy Branch Road with no vehicle located. Drunk at Joy Food Mart with mother picking up the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.W. Copenhaver
Melcher Street
J.R. Thomason
Bland Street
R.S. Mason
Cedar Street
T.E. Brewster
Princeton Avenue
Lee Street
J.M. Williams
Opera House
Ramsey St
B.W
Copenhaver
Bluefield
City Park
B&e
A.B. Palmer
Preston St
Preston Street
B.E. Vicchio
U.S. 460
Cumberland Road
326
4Th St
Stowers Street
Grassy Branch Road
Joy Food Mart
Checks Policy Impacts Bad-Debt Costs and Timely Notices
The article explains that a bad check can incur over 100 dollars in penalties including the check amount, court costs, and a new service charge for checks written after May 14. Clerks cannot grant extensions. magistrates may with plaintiff consent. Local business leaders note many writers eventually pay after contact or legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanigan
Blankenship
George Santon
Princeton- Mercer County
Baumgardner’s rise in photo journalism tied to faith and family
Baumgardner recounts a career path from Wake Forest graduate to WVVA TV, Turner Broadcasting, and freelance videography in Atlanta. He later joined a Mississippi station, found new purpose with Dr. Charles Stanley’s ministry, and returned to Georgia Public Broadcasting. He credits family, faith, and perseverance for successes and urges aspiring reporters to persist and leverage opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
Baumgardner
South
Wake
Wvva-Tv
Atlanta
Turner Broadcasting
Turner
Mississippi
First Baptist Church
Charles Stanley
Cindy
First Baptist
Dr. Stanley
Georgia Public Broadcasting
New York
Virginia Western Students Build Solar Car for Race
Sun. fall project began when a teacher proposed the solar car idea. Melcher coordinated planning for a $30,000 budget to complete the car in one year. Michigan State budgets $1 million and two years, while VWCC students will race with 800 pound vehicle, driving at intervals over a nine day event. Winners earn 10000, 7000, and 5000 dollars. The race emphasizes endurance and rules, not speed, with a 45 mph average. Students must pass a qualifying race in West Virginia before the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Western
Melcher
Michigan
David E. Webb
The
Community College
Webb
Orlando
West Virginia
Evolution of the American flag from 1776 to 1959
The article traces the flag’s early designs the Continental Colors and Grand Union, Betsy Ross’s alleged role, and the transition to the 13 stripes and 13 stars in 1777. It covers later additions of stars for new states Alaska and Hawaii and notes the flag’s symbolic impact on national identity and democracy as described by Martens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
St. George
St. Andrew
John Paul Jones
Alfred
Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Fort of
Orange
Dutch West Indies
Congress
Martens
George Washington
Robert Morris
George Ross
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Fort Stanwix
Fort Schuyler
Rome
N.Y
Oriskany
Vermont
Kentucky
Ft. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Alaska
Hawaii
England
Habitat home dedicated for Halsey family in Virginia
In Luefield Virginia a Tazewell County Habitat for Humanity house was dedicated before about 60 people. Mason Halsey six hugged project manager Bob Farley and the family of Jimmy and Melinda Halsey prepared to move in with their four children and grandmother Mrs. Sexton. Local officials and volunteers, including Lowe’s rep Nelson Hatfield, expressed thanks as tears marked the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luefield
Tazewell County
Habitat For Humanity House
Bob Farley
Corte Construction
Mason Halsey
Farley
Jimmy Jones
Habitat
Don Neal
Jimmy
Betty Sexton
Melinda Halsey
Kryssa
Mason
David Anderson
Nelson Hatfield
Lowes
Claypool Hill
Halsey
Jones
Jimmy Halsey
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DET Record
Emmy
PBS
In Touch Ministries
Bumgardner
Christ
Donnie Jackson
Wake Forest
Little Bluefield
California
Barbara
Princeton Elks Lodge
Princeton Rotary Club
Ben Gay
David Martens
Exalter
Jack Brown
Princeton
Casey Martin
Rotary
Beacon
Ashraf Mena, M.D
American Board of Medicine
American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine
Princeton Endocrinology
Pl.s.c
Springhaven Drive
Princeton Community Hospital
Halseys
Bill Archer
Daily Telegraph
Home Sweet Home
Joshua
Jimmy Jr
Melinda
Ted i
IRS
Jkharris.com
JK Harris & Company
Bluefield & Beckley
U.S
Hell
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Covenent Reformed Baptist Church
P. O. Box
Greater Bluefield
College Avenue
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