U S to Back Tougher Language on Israeli Settlements
The United States plans to endorse a harsher tone in an international report criticizing Israeli settlements and land seizures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. It will also rebuke Palestinian leaders for incitement and violence while urging renewed negotiations toward a two state solution.
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Rabies Clinic Set At Animal Care Clinic Mercer County
A rabies vaccination clinic runs today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Animal Care Clinic off Route 460 and Willowbrook Road in Mercer County. Rabies shots are $8, with other vaccines available. The Mercer County Health Department partners with the clinic.
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Man who threw alligator seeks mercy of the court
Joshua James 24 agreed in court to plead guilty to unspecified misdemeanor charges on May 31 and let Judge Barry Cohen decide his sentence. He was arrested after tossing a 3 1/2 foot alligator through a Wendy’s drive-thru window in October. No one was hurt. the gator was captured and released.
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McNugget Gang tied to Princeton robbery at McDonald’s
Investigators label suspects “The McNugget Gang” after a robbery at a McDonald’s on Stafford Drive Princeton. A small machine gun was found, cash stolen, and one man beaten before hospital treatment. Authorities implicate narcotics distribution. responders included Cpl E P Parks and Deputies D A Calloway and M R Lacy.
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Stabbing suspect Glover faces bond decision in circuit court
Continued from A-1 coverage notes surety and a home confinement option if Glover is released. The circuit court may decide on bond reduction. Ellison testified that Glover ran to the driver side of a blue pickup, then swore at troopers and sat by a trailer, with no attempt to start the truck.
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Williamson
Glover case headed to Mercer Grand Jury in stabbing linked to jealousy
Angela Gillespie was found badly stabbed and wounded on Glover's porch after a dispute over another woman. Prosecutors said a screwdriver and a knife were involved and that the case may have shifted from self defense to probable cause. Glover remains jailed awaiting June grand jury action.
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Ellison
Reese Harmon Ridge
Kermit Gillespie
Afghanistan
Flanigan
Five Bluefield officers honored for exceptional service
Five Bluefield Police Department officers received SAR medals and certificates for their roles in a September 2015 shooting during a bomb threat and two bank robberies. Chief Dennis Dillon Jr, Lt. Dean Pennington, Lt. Michael McPherson, Det. Kenneth Adams, and Patrolman Michael Pertee were praised for protecting residents amid gunfire where Cedric Williams was killed. SAR members lauded the officers as a vital defense against evil and chaos, with thanks from Chief Dillon and SAR speaker Blaine Hypes.
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Dean Pennington
Michael McPherson
Kenneth Adams
Michael Pertee
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Richard Lockhart
Jonathan Hypes
Bob Neely
Jury clears coal firm of contaminating West Virginia wells
A West Virginia jury ruled that Dynamic Energy Inc and Medic Bluestone Inc, under Jim Justice control, did not contaminate nearby residents' wells. Plaintiffs allege possible improper influence from coal employees and United Mine Workers in the trial, with a written motion to follow.
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Dynamic Energy Inc
Medic Bluestone Inc
Dynamic Energy
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Tom Lusk
Kevin Thompson
United Mine Workers
Pleas Update in McGinnis Case Faces Sentencing
Plea hearing concluded with McGinnis facing a possible three to 15 year prison term. After the hearing, Harvey was remanded to Beaver. Swope set sentencing for June 28. NIDA describes synthetic marijuana as cannabinoids sprayed on plant material or sold as liquids for vaping, often misnamed fake weed. The chemicals may affect the brain more strongly than marijuana with unpredictable and sometimes life threatening effects.
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Robbery description given during Mercer County case
Detective J D Elie described a robbery in which a suspect about six feet tall wore a camouflaged jacket and white hood, covered his face, and struck the victim with a firearm. The woman fought back and sustained minor injuries, not requiring hospital care. Surveillance video is being reviewed as the investigation continues, and tips can be directed to Mercer County 911 or the Mercer Sheriff's Department at 487 8364.
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