Local forecast March 26 2016 Saturday sunny mild
The forecast calls for Saturday March 26 2016 mostly sunny skies with a high near 62 and a low around 48. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. No precipitation expected.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2016
Page
1
The forecast calls for Saturday March 26 2016 mostly sunny skies with a high near 62 and a low around 48. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. No precipitation expected.
Wheeling Deputy Police Chief Martin Kimball says a Greyhound bus, reportedly over weight, crossed the Wheeling Suspension Bridge around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. The bus became stuck briefly, damaged its roof, and the bridge may be closed for several days per DOH District 6 Manager Gus Suwaid.
The report lists events including Heroes Week and filming for the Believe movie, alongside incidents such as a structure fire in Bluefield and a separate structure fire in Duhring. It also mentions a robotics competition and a single vehicle crash.
West Virginia Daily 3 draws are 0 0 1 and Daily 4 numbers 9 3 5 5. Virginia Pick 3 is 5 8 0 and Pick 4 is 3 9 9 5. Inside.
Tazewell County may gain a large Clinch River State Park section if Gov. McAuliffe signs the biennium budget intact by April 10. County tourism director David Woodard says land acceptance into the state system hinges on the veto process and the budget remaining whole, with Cavitt’s Creek area slated to become part of a string of pearls along the river toward the Tennessee line. The project would add 350-400 acres and multiple access points in Southwest Virginia.
Mercer County Chief Circuit Judge William J. Sadler signs a general order naming Jerry Flanagan of Princeton to serve the unexpired term in Division 5 following the death of Magistrate James Dent. Flanagan begins March 28 and will serve until year end, having prior experience as a magistrate and senior status magistrate.
Princeton area gains a second Taco Bell with construction underway beside Bojangles on Oakvale Road. Chamber president Robert Farley notes similarities to the Stafford Drive location and expects an opening by summer. He cites revenue and tax benefits for Mercer County and mentions a forthcoming motel opening as area development continues.
Mercer County Animal Shelter Executive Director Michelle Muncy reports more animals entering the facility and more animal control calls as spring arrives. The shelter lists 53 dogs and 42 cats, transports 50 animals weekly, and operates a managed intake to keep space for the control office. A fundraising spaghetti dinner at the Rail Yard aims to raise funds for a proposed spay/neuter clinic, with 4,315 dollars raised so far and a 10,000 dollar match pledge.
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