Bear witness: City resident encounters unwelcome visitor
In Bluefield a bear roams near downtown as residents report sightings. Mary Phillips and sister Debra Wooley recall a bear at their Cooper Street home while WV DNR warns bears are traveling now, scavenging trash and bird feeders. Authorities urge securing food waste and bird feeders to deter wildlife.
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Anthony Buzzo
Bluefield Police Department
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Christopher Ryan
Ryan
Wildlife Resources Section
Beckley
YouthWorks volunteers aid Bluefield community service effort
Midwest and southeastern volunteers arrives in Bluefield for YouthWorks mission aided by 61 campers and 21 group members from Illinois Florida and Georgia. Projects include Bluefield Union Mission South Bluefield Neighborhood Association Bluefield State College Oak Grove Cemetery Kids Club at John Stewart Methodist Church from 12:30 to 3 daily and Bible lessons. YouthWorks, founded 1994, runs eight week program with sites at Grace United Methodist Church and Bluefield area. Next week plans 71 campers.
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Deadline looms as unfilled races exist in Tazewell
Charles Owens reports from Tazewell County that today at 7 p.m. is the filing deadline for candidates for the Southern and Western district seats on the Board of Supervisors and School Board. The November election will feature Dan Bowling and Bill Wimmer in the Supervisors races, with others likely to file. Debra Buchanan joins the Southern District race for the School Board, creating a three person contest alongside Howard Mitchell Jr. and incumbent Randy Conn. Steve Davis seeks re-election in the Western District School Board race, with Donnie Lowe not seeking another term on the Board of Supervisors. Additional filings were expected before the deadline.
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Buchanan
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Howie” Mitchell Jr
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Southern District Board
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Board of Supervisors
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Bill Wimmer
Donnie Lowe
Charles Owens
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Police blotter disturbs multiple sites across city
A Friday Saturday slate of incidents reports disturbances at Tiffany Manor Cliffmont Street West Virginia Manor and Bluefield Avenue. Juveniles caused a disturbance at Tiffany Manor while patrolmen investigated prowler reports on Cliffmont Street and yelling on Federal Street. Other cases include altercation at Essex Street burglary at Laurel Place and a fire alarm at Tiffany Manor.
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A.B. Palmer
Cliffmont Street
B.L. Hamm
West Virginia Manor
Federal Street
J.A. Jones
Bluefield Fire Department
Hale Street
Laurel Place
Bluefield Avenue
Dairy Queen
M.A. Beck
Election Interest Varies Across Bramwell and Athens
In Bramwell strong turnouts are anticipated as 410 registered voters are active, with mayoral and town posts open and incumbents facing challengers. Athens shows low turnout with 13 early votes and 35 to 40 expected on election day for two incumbents and an unchallenged mayoral candidate. Polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM on June 14 at each town hall.
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Detectives Seek Woman in Bluewell Rent Scam Case
Mercer County sheriff’s detectives hunt Brandy Finney, 32, linked to a fraudulent trailer rental scheme in Bluewell. The suspect allegedly took about $2,000 in deposits and first rents from several victims, including out of state residents, and may be writing checks from a closed account. Lt. Mike Gills asks for tips to locate Finney or victims to come forward.
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Mercer County Sheriff’s Office
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Bramwell Newspaper Boxes Reminder Cited In Violation Claim
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph distance itself from campaign literature allegedly placed in Bramwell newspaper boxes. The item is described as a potential illegal use of newspaper boxes, noted on www.bdtonline.com as a conduct violation under applicable law.
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