Humane euthanasia debate shapes animal control in West Virginia
West Virginia counties struggle with killing unwanted dogs and cats. Gilmer County Dog Warden Joe Hitt describes shooting as a swift but heartrending method. Officials weigh gas chambers and lethal injections, with legislators debating penalties and humane standards, while training and regulatory hurdles grow.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Gilmer County
Joe Hitt
Hitt
Donna Pauley
Kanawha
House of Delegates
Senate
Nancy Houston
Monongalia
Houston
Hitt’s
State Board of Pharmacy
Goodwin
Morgantown
Sylvia Smith
Monongalia County
Smith
Cabell/Wayne Animal Shelter
Gilmer Dog
Hampshire Animal Control
Harrison Animal Control
Jefferson Animal Control
Kanawha Humane Association
Lewis/Upshur
Marion Humane Society
Ohio Animal Control
Preston
Putnam Humane Society
Raleigh Humane Society
Tucker Dog Warden
Millennium Parade in Bluefield honors Bill Dudley grand marshal
Bluefield Virginia prepares its Millennium Parade slated for July 8 with Cecile Barrett announcing that Bill Dudley has agreed to serve as grand marshal. Dudley, born 1921, UVA standout, NFL star, and Hall of Fame member, has earned wide recognition across football, military service, and public honors. Barrett also invites parade entries and provides the town office contact for details.
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Bluefield
Virginia
Cecile Barrett
Bill Dudley
Barrett
Dudley
Graham High School
University of Virginia
Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions
Washington Redskins
Army Air Corps
UVA
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Sports Illustrated
Richmond
Veterans Invited to Organizational Meeting in Princeton
Veterans with 20 years on active duty or retired are invited to an organizational meeting Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Fred Gilbert Activity Center Mercer Street. For information call Pete Hoosier or Sam Heflin at the Princeton Vet Center 425-5653. Deadline notices include farm acreage reports due June 30 for corn hay pasture grain sorghum fruits and vegetables and July 15 for barley tobacco. Extension Office trip to Virginia July 17 to 20 includes Virginia Tech station American Breeders Service two Maryland farms Laurel Park and more with a Baltimore Orioles game option. Cost about 300 to 325 dollars with a 70 dollar deposit. 18 dollar baseball tickets due by June 20. Contact Mike Harris at 540-988-0405 for details.
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Princeton
Fred Gilbert
Mercer Street
Pete Hoosier
Sam Heflin
Princeton Vet Center
Farm Service Agency
Virginia
Maryland
Virginia Tech
Middleburg
American Breeders Service
Laurel Park
Baltimore
Mike Harris
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State Board of Veterinary Medicine
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Drug Enforcement
Bill Archer
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Jaeger
Richard Alan Addair
Donella Evelyn Bowles
Laura Beth Henshill
Leigh Ann Kissinger
Shellie Nicole Lambert
Addair
Richard Addair Sr
Avondale
Bowles
Donald
Valeshea Bowles
Saeger
Hensdill
Katherine Bailey
Ronald Hensdill
Kissinger
Bill
Cora Kissinger
Jolo
Lambert
Charlie
Sharon Lambert
Sandy Huff
Robert Cornelius Davis
Jesse Shane Dawson
Sammy K. Dotson
Bobby Ray England
Dus Bryan England
Justin Ryan England
Belinda Dawn Estep
Jessica Marie Estep
Sara Leann Estep
Jodi Anne Facello
Samantha Marie Gibson
Christopher Carl Hagerman
Donald Lee Hagerman
Thomas Adam Hagerman
William Brian Hagg
Crystal Marie Hale
James Brian Hall
Laura Beth Hensdill
Burt Julius Newton Hunt
Chad
O'Bryan
Gregory Varne
WU Ae Hober
Michael Hunt
Larry Dale Hunt
Jared S. Hurley
Rebecca Faith
Angel Lee Osborne
Dennis Scott Payne
Jennifer Marie Payne
Ashlei LeAnn Powell
David Andrew Powell
Judy Ann Powell
Martha Marie Powell
Michael Wade Price
George Howard Pruitt
Rose Marie Pruitt
Earnest Rasnick
Serena Michelle Reed
April Dawn Reynolds
Amanda Gail Rife
Danny Russell Rife
Amanda Dawn Riffe
April Dawn Roberts
Mary Rebecca Roberts
Tiffany Lynn Roberts
Rachel Marie Rome
Amanda Mae _ Rowe
Tiffany Christine Rowe
John Leonard Sexton
Benjamin Jason Smith
Matthew Scott Smith
Emily Louise Stacy
Mathew Furl Stacy
Donna Michelle Stanley
Marsha Ann Steele
Shona Kay
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Hailey-Kirk Funeral Home
Honaker Avenue
Shirley Bailey Kirk
David Kirk
David Tolliver
Daniel Hard
Board Certified
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Wytheville
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Tazewell County
Stone Castle Home Loans
West Virginia Division of Banking
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