Mercer Grand Jury Returns 51 Indictments In June 2025
Mercer County Grand Jury issued 51 indictments including first degree murder gross child neglect and possession of child pornography among charges Docket Day set for June 23 at 9 30 a m before Circuit Court Judge Mark Wills at the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton The indictments center on Timothy Evans Bell 45 of Grundy Virginia charged with first degree murder and destruction of property in the death of 55 year old Mary Diane Price of Grundy police say the investigation began December 4 2024 at the Budget Inn on Thorn Street and Bell was detained following a pursuit and Mirandized notes indicate a violent scene and extensive damage at the motel.
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Princeton Police Department
Morrisey urges caution after flooding in Fairmont
Governor Patrick Morrisey met with state and local officials in Marion County as a state of emergency remains for Marion and Ohio counties after 36 hours of flooding. He noted four inches of rain, a collapsed Fairmont Village north side, and five dozen residents and facilities affected, with six Ohio County deaths and no missing Marion residents. First responders and agencies were praised for water rescues and ongoing road debris clearance to restore passable streets.
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Fairmont Village Apartments
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Timberwood Elementary Nears Completion In Mercer County
BRUSHFORK The new Timberwood Elementary School in Mercer County is nearing occupancy as finishing touches wrap up. Greg Prudich Mercer County Board of Education president says the building should be ready imminently with a grand opening planned for early August before the new school year.
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Verizon aims to reclaim Frontier West Virginia network
Verizon seeks state approval to reacquire Frontier’s West Virginia wired network and expansion plans, potentially creating the largest internet and phone provider in the state. Regulators have awaited details since October on remedies for Frontier customers’ long standing service complaints and slow speeds.
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