Bluefield Moose Lodge raffle suspension upheld in WV case
The Bluefield Moose Lodge faced a six month raffle license suspension after the state Moose Association rejected their charitable raffle receipts. Officials said the lodge likely knew the association did not qualify and will monitor expenditures even after the suspension ends. Attorneys for the lodge argued against a targeted action while noting a potential appeal would be costly.
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Griffith
Bluefield Moose Lodge
Tax Commission
Bluefield
Kantor
West Virginia
Richlands Area Festival and James H. Drew Carnival at Richlands High
Calendar items list events in Richlands and nearby areas from June 26 to July 11. Activities include the Richlands festival, Goldwing Road Rider Association meeting at the Pancake House, a Mercer County Historical Society picnic, Hope to Cope group meeting at Princeton Community Hospital, Hiawatha Water Association bid opening, Bluefield Regional Medical Center board session, AARP meeting with lunch, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission Executive Committee, and Woodmen of the World family picnic at Glenwood 4H Park.
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James H. Drew
Richlands High School
Goldwing Road Rider Association
Harper Road
Beckley
Bob and Lynn Jenkins
Princeton Community Hospital
Nusrath Hasan
M.D
Layla Ross
R.N
Mount Rogers Planning District Commission Executive Committee
Terrace Drive
Marion
Woodmen of the World Family
Glenwood 4H Park
Serial killer suspect in custody after deportation arrest
In Houston a man linked to eight killings near railroad tracks was briefly held by immigration officials in early June in El Paso. Rafael Resendez Ramirez, described as a master of disguise, was arrested for illegal entry and deported to Mexico the same day, with FBI officials noting they were unaware of the killings at that time.
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Houston
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Rafael Resendez-Ramirez
el Paso
Mexico
FBI
INS
Don K. Clark
Resendez-Ramirez
Russ Bergeron
Medicare prescription benefits shift draws mixed views
White House plans to add prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries face caution from Republicans and opposition from some seniors and lobbyists. AARP supports drug coverage in principle but questions high cost and administration. A GOP proposal would subsidize benefits mainly for those near the poverty line.
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Patricia Smith
AARP
Medicare
Clinton
William Roth
Senate Finance Committee
Bill Thomas
R-Calif
Commission
Thomas
Capitol Hill
Moving Wall recalls Merril Holt in Bluefield ceremony
In a West Virginia hometown gathering, Merril Holt’s brother Ron Pennington shared memories of their coal community ties and Holt’s Vietnam service. Pennington, who returned early from a six month extension, carried panel 09W at Moving Wall setup and reflected on loss, family, and Holt’s daughter Stephannie. The Moving Wall runs free with a candlelight vigil and a Britt Small concert to close the event.
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Merril
West Virginia
Pennington
Pfc Holt
Mercer County
Holt
Earl Holt
Stephannie
Ron
Bluefield State College
Washington
The
Vietnam Veteran of America
Britt Small & Festival
Pensions plan questioned by veterans group
An organizer of the Enlisted Retired Association doubts Senator Underwood's pledge on pension tax exemptions. Weeks, a Vietnam veteran, notes promises made in 1996 and questions delays. Underwood has pushed the idea since January 1997, while West Virginia already exempts pensions for state police, deputy sheriffs, and municipal police and firefighters with separate pensions.
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Underwood
Weeks
Dan Page
West Virginia
West Virginia Tightens Endangered Bat Protections for Developers
Fish and Wildlife officials say all large land developers must assess forest disturbance permits case by case to protect endangered species. They note the Indiana bat habitat spans the Midwest and warn fines up to 50,000 dollars per day for unstudied timberland work. About 10,000 Indiana bats are found in West Virginia.
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Fish & Wildlife
Appalachian
Green
West Virginia
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