Justice Kennedy retirement opens path for Trump Court pick
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement effective July, paving the way for President Trump to name a second conservative justice. The move leaves the court 4 positions for liberals and conservatives, with confirmation likely in early October and a potential 51 vote Senate and Pence tie-break. Kennedy’s exit shapes Roe v. Wade and major gay rights rulings, as GOP leaders consider candidates such as Hardiman Pryor and Kavanaugh for the vacancy.
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John McCain
Arizona
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Mike Pence
Thomas Hardiman
Pennsylvania
William Pryor
Alabama
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Federal Appeals Court
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Budget cuts threaten Tazewell County athletics in 2018-19
Local officials spar over $300,000 in coaching stipends and the potential disbanding of middle school athletics as the county considers tax increases to cover the shortfall. Board of Supervisors meets to vote on the budget while school leaders warn of layoffs and program losses.
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Pocahontas High School
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Willargely
Brian Woodson
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Bdtonline
Detour: Southbound lanes narrowed and tunnel work set
Detour details show southbound traffic using two lanes starting July 9 while one northbound lane remains open. Terra Goins says phase 1 should finish by September, then crews move to the tunnel for Phase 3 with one lane closed in each direction near the tunnel. Final phase aims for completion November 16. contact Charles Boothe.
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Dogs Tortured and Killed. Rewards Posted in Mercer County
The dog Lexi was stabbed and skinned after death in an abuse case linked to Dog Tech Animal Laboratory. Mercer County Humane Society offers 3000 dollars for information leading to arrests, with PETA adding 5000 dollars later. Deputy J J Ruble says tips are sparse. contact numbers provided for the sheriff's department and humane society tip line.
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Serenity Place closed after OHFLAC orders cited deficienies
Serenity Place in Mercer County was ordered to close following state health and human resources inspections. Files show nine seniors were housed there, with five receiving about 1000 dollars monthly in state funding. Neighbors and relatives recalled good care, while the building’s owner Beverly Phillips seeks a new lessee or buyer to reopen a similar facility.
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Jayma Purser
Mercer County Adult Protective Services
Janet West
Princeton Community Hospital
West
Steve Lawson
Princeton
Lawson
DHHR
Jayme
Beverly Phillips
Purser
Phillips
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Larry Phillips
Greg Jordan
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