Nickerson Rejects 1100 Meat Plant Over Way of Life
In Nickerson Nebraska residents opposed a proposed 300 million Lincoln Premium Poultry plant that would create about 1100 jobs. They cited traffic, odor, immigration and changes to town character, leading to a unanimous village board rejection and the company pulling out.
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American Association of Meat Processors
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Texas
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Iowa
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Randy Ruppert
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Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Green Valley
Mercer County residents LeeAnn Shrader and David Shrader were arrested after a Morning Cove Road search warrant executed by the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and Mercer Sheriff’s Department. Shrader, 30, hid Hydromorphone pills and Suboxone strips and faces multiple delivery and possession counts. David Shrader, 34, is charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Both were arraigned before Magistrate Charles Poe and remanded to Southern Regional Jail.
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Green Valley
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LeeAnn
Charles Poe
Beaver
Prosecutor links Grim Sleeper crimes to Lonnie Franklin Jr
In Los Angeles prosecutors say evidence clearly ties Lonnie Franklin Jr to the killings of ten young Black women and one surviving victim. Franklin, 63, a former garbage collector, faces possible death penalty if convicted of ten murders and one attempted murder.
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Whelmingly
Lonnie Franklin Jr
Beth Silverman
Los Angeles Superior Court
Franklin
Bland County to review bullying policies after parents speak out
Bland County School Superintendent Scott Meade will examine policy revisions on bullying after four parents urged action at a school board meeting. Meade announced a bullying prevention program from Clemson University and suggested parent committees. The meeting heard multiple accounts of bullying and delays in addressing incidents, with board members stressing ongoing efforts and urging use of Ryan's Story resources.
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Dunford
Kevin Bowls
Bowls
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Blake Stowers
Lstowers
PSA seeks six year window for water rate repairs
PSA board member Al Water says funding for about 90 million dollars in water and sewer infrastructure depends on ability to prove loan repayment. Residents fear rate hikes will burden the elderly and Social Security reliant, urging relief while upgrades are needed. Community voices from Virginia call for relief as the economy worsens.
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William Harrison
Kmart Bluefield store to close leaving job fears
Mayor Tom Cole and local officials react to Kmart closing on East Cumberland Road Bluefield. Associates eligible for severance may apply for Sears or Kmart openings at area stores while city and landlord pursue a new tenant to revitalize the vacant space near Route 460.
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Princeton robbery case closed after suspect's death
Chief John Howell of Princeton Police said the robbery and shooting case is closed. Saunders, 19, was found dead in his car at South Seventh and Bluefield Avenue after a 2:30 a.m. robbery with undisclosed cash taken. Police linked him to the store flee and reported a threatening Facebook post. no other suspects were involved.
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Princeton Police Department
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Princeton
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Bluefield Avenue
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Early voting totals rise in Monroe County precincts
Evans reports 166 Democratic, 184 Republican, and 13 non partisan ballots cast through Friday. Two early voting sites operate in Monroe County, one at the 911 center basement behind the courthouse and another at Peterstown town hall on Thomas Street. Evans says he is pleased with the progress.
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