Saturday June 19 2010 Highlights From Bdtonline
Saturday June 19, 2010 features from Bdtonline coverage highlight local events, community notices, and brief items. The page emphasizes ongoing stories and scheduled happenings with concise summaries for residents and readers.
Weather Outlook for Today With Scattered Showers Possible
A 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly cloudy with a high near 87. Reader notes show numeric figures and source tag from SunGard data.
Illegal fireworks found in West Virginia warehouse
Huntington authorities probe a large shipment of illegal high end fireworks found in a warehouse after an anonymous tip. Fire officials cited M 80s and other hazardous devices, prompting complete evacuation and raising safety concerns. The manager claimed the fireworks were sold to the public.
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W.va
Huntington
Michael Matt
Huntington Fire Department
Matt
Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia today
West Virginia Daily 3 draws 4 2 0 and Daily 4 8 8 1 3. Virginia Pick 3 2 3 8 and Pick 4 5 1 0 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Delivery questions for newspaper service hours
Customer service outlines subscription and delivery help. Circulation operates seven days a week with hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend service runs 6 a.m. to noon by telephone, including morning redelivery to within a limited area. Contact 304-327-2800.
Lack of support shuts Wellness Center doors
Bluefield’s Downtown Health & Wellness Center closes after 20 plus years citing lack of community support and financial resources. Board member Rich Bezjak said winter gains help but summer attrition and a weak economy made renewal and upkeep too hard. The center’s window notice confirms the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Bezjak
Center
Bluefield Wellness Center Closes Over Poor Support
A note on the Bluefield Wellness Center door on Federal Street in Bluefield states the business has closed due to lack of community support and financial resources. Staff photo by Eric DiNovo.
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Bluefield
Federal Street
Local shops offer last minute Father’s Day gift ideas
New Graham Knives owner Mike Dye outlines best bets for dad with EDC knives, customs up to 500 dollars, and display knives around 100 dollars. He notes the store also sells hunting, fishing, Swiss Army knives and gift certificates to suit varied tastes.
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Luefield
Dad
Graham Knives
Mike Dye
Dye
Nathan Hendrick
New Graham Knives
Mercer County to hear 10 year school facilities plan
Mercer County plans a 10 year Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan with potential elementary consolidations. A public hearing on June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Mercer County Technical Education Seminar Center will allow questions and comments before the School Board considers adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer County
Mercer County Technical Education
Kellan Sarles
Mercer County Board of Education
CEFP
Probable cause found in Princeton jewelry store heist
A magistrate ruled probable cause exists in the case of Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny for the Diamond Land jewelry store burglary in Princeton. Evidence showed roof entry, alarm disablement, acetylene torch opening of the safe, and about 145500 in jewelry and cash stolen.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva
Hollywood
Fla
Charles N. Poe
Leyva
Diamond Land Jewelry
John McGinnis
D.B. Whited
Princeton Police Department
Whited
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