Local News Briefs From Bdtonline June 16 2010
A conciseBdtonline update from June 16 2010 highlights ongoing community events and municipal notes. The brief mentions local government actions and scheduled activities in the Bdtonline region without detailing specific names or numbers.
Today’s Weather With Showers and Thunder Storm Possibility
A forecast notes showers likely with a possible thunderstorm. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 82. West wind around 8 mph.
Graduation 2010 area seniors step into the future
In Thursday's edition, area seniors prepare for graduation, detailing plans, scholarships, and next steps as they step into the future.
Market summary snapshot from SunGarc diary notes
Dow Jones figures show 20.18 rise and mixed U S stock indexes. Nasdaq composite stands at 1089.63 with 3.27 point gain, S&P 500 at 652.27 up 3.27. NYSE diary records 1903 advance 1169 declined 10 unchanged, volume 4.62 billion. Nasdaq diary shows 1488 advances 1170 declines 109 unchanged.
Town sells landfill-adjacent home for less amid odor concerns
Northampton Massachusetts reduced the price of a 3000 square foot four bedroom home on 2.4 acres near the town landfill after little interest. The Board of Public Works bought the property in a settlement with former owners who complained of odor. Listing started near 479000, cut to 375000, then lowered to 290000 last week.
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Northampton
Mass
Massachusetts
Board of Public Works
Terry Culhane
Culhane
Springfield
Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers are 1 9 8. Daily 4 draw shows 3 8 0 2. Virginia Pick 3 numbers are 8 7 6. Virginia Pick 4 numbers are 2 3 9 4.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Pick
Delivery questions and contact hours for subscriptions
Helps readers with subscription questions or problems and outlines the circulation department hours seven days a week. Customer service phone line is 304-327-2800 and morning redelivery is offered within a limited area.
Attorneys named in Ethan Stacy case in Utah
Nathaniel Sloop and Stephanie Sloop face aggravated murder and other counts in the death of Ethan Stacy, a 4 year old who died after severe abuse. The body was found May 11 in a hid den grave near Powder Mountain Eden Utah. Attorneys Richard Mauro and Mary Corporon were appointed to defend the couple.
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Ethan Stacy
Farmington
Utah
Nathaniel Sloop
Stephanie Sloop
Layton
Sloops
Florida
Joe G. Stacy
Richlands
Powder Mountain
Eden
Salt Lake City
Richard Mauro
Salt Lake
Mary Corporon
Stephanie
Local flood damage assessment in McDowell County
State and federal agencies led by FEMA join West Virginia Homeland Security to assess flood damage across McDowell County. Officials aim to categorize destruction levels and tally how many homes are destroyed or seriously damaged while awaiting an official estimate.
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Welch
McDowell County
FEMA
Paul Howard
West Virginia
Division of Homeland’ Security and Emergency Management
Howard
Damaged West Virginia Dam Assessment Under Stafford Act
Officials race to complete damage assessments after a severe event in West Virginia as Gov. Manchin prepares to sign a request for federal aid to President Obama. Weather complicates inspections while residents are urged to contact emergency services and Red Cross or Salvation Army for assistance.
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Ture
Joe Manchin
Barack Obama
Howard
Office of Emergency Services
The
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Free parking at Mitchell Stadium for GHS sports
The Tazewell County School Board and Bluefield city officials amended the contract for the 2010-2011 school year to keep Mitchell Stadium parking free for Graham High School events. The change ends last year’s plan to charge parents and students, with officials noting ongoing stadium improvements and a potential new stadium in the future.
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Tazewell
Mitchell Stadium
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Graham High School
Brenda Lawson
Lawson
GHS
Allen McGraw
Brian Cochran
Andy Merriman
Obama says BP must pay for its recklessness in Gulf spill
President Obama labeled BP reckless in a prime time Oval Office address and pledged BP will pay for damage to lives, businesses, and shorelines. He named Ray Mabus to craft a Gulf Coast Restoration Plan funded by BP, with costs potentially in the billions, while oil gushes from the broken well.
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Ashington
Barack Obama
Oval Office
Mississippi
Ray Mabus
Gulf Coast
BPPLC
Obama
Gulf
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Princeton City Pool
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Charles Owens
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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