Local farmers markets expand as season grows
In Bluefield and Bramwell Virginia markets visitors rise as crops begin to come in after late frost. Rolling Gardens Farm reports broccoli cauliflower radishes and flowers while Bluefield market manager Sue Carr notes improving supplies and planned events by volunteers including a cooking demonstration by Chef Rick Tabor and weekly bluegrass performances. Americorps/Vista volunteer Rachelle Garner notes some vendors returning and berry shortages giving way to strawberries next week. Jonathan Cox describes aquaponics used for plant growth tied to space exploration.
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Luefield
Bluefield
Bramwell
Vernon Schmaker
Rolling Gardens
Burke’s Garden
Sue Carr
Farmers Market
Carr
Rick Tabor
Fincastle
Crawdad Creek
Rachelle Garner
Americorps/Vista
New Bramwell Farmers Market
Ohio teen football star classified as sex offender
Ohio juvenile court on Friday classified Trent Mays as a high risk sex offender for raping a 16 year old after a party. He must report to a sheriff every six months for 10 years, though his name won’t be posted publicly. He may seek early release after program completion at Lighthouse Youth Center Paint Creek in Chillicothe.
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Thomas Lipps
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Trent Mays
Mays
Lipps
Cuyahoga Hills
Cleveland
Ohio
Virginia
Columbus Defense
Adam Nemann
Ma’Lik Richmond
Richmond
Walter Madison
Dan Tierney
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Paint Creek
Department of Youth Services
Youth Services
DYS
Kim Parsell
Huntington man killed trying to stop rolling van
A Huntington man died after attempting to halt a minivan that began rolling down a steep driveway as his wife arrived home. He became trapped under the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police note such accidents are rare and cite dangerous terrain and nearby homes as factors.
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Huntington
Gary Queen
Herald- Dispatch
Queen
Miley named Democrat nominee for West Virginia House speaker
Judiciary Chair Tim Miley emerged as the Democrats expected speaker nominee after Harry Keith White endorsed him. White cited unity as the party prepares for a Tuesday nomination ahead of a Tuesday session, as Speaker Rick Thompson leaves to head the Veterans' Assistance Department.
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Charleston
Judiciary Committee
Tim Miley
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Finance Committee
Harry Keith White
Harrison County
White
Mingo County
Miley
Tim
House
Rick Thompson
Department
Veterans’ Assistance
Wayne County
Thompson
Keith Gwinn
GOP
Afl-Cio
State Chamber of Commerce
Barack Obama
First
Judiciary
Police blotter June incidents report multiple town events
Crime and public safety notes cover June 11 to 13 with crashes illegal parking forgery animal control theft and disturbances. Notable entries include a June 11 turning in two animals to Mercer County Shelter a June 13 arrest after a fight and a burglary report on Old Bramwell Road.
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Cumberland Road
Marellen Avenue
Rockbridge Street
Federal Street
Frederick Street
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Cliffmont Avenue
College Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Wilson Street
Augusta Street
Old Bramwell Road
Union Street
East Cumberland Road
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