Deal struck on spy plane return via AN 124 cargo planes
U S and Chinese officials signaled a tentative agreement to return the crippled EP 3 spy plane in pieces, possibly aboard AN 124 cargo aircraft. Negotiations continue on timing as U S seeks quickest possible transport, with questions about reassembly and flight validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
China
United States
Administration
Pentagon
Ukraine
Russia
Foreign Ministry
Zhu Bangzao
Xinhua
Princeton Senior High Junior Civitan Club Awards
The Princeton Senior High School Junior Civitan Club won multiple WV district awards led by Hema Gadhia as public relations coordinator of the year and Lynsey Dooley as president of the year. They earned top and second places in various projects and will advance to Junior Civitan International. Alicia Tiller was elected southeast lieutenant governor for 2001 2002 as the group prepares Easter baskets for needy students and aims to raise funds for the Clemson convention in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinceton
Pperrccton
Glenwood Action Civitan Club
Junior Civitan International
Habitat for Humanity helps local family realize their dreams
Julie Ratliff and her husband Ron, with three children, are building a four bedroom two bath home on Robbins Street Bluefield with Tazewell County Habitat for Humanity volunteers. The project uses sweat equity and donated land and materials. A dedication is planned for June 9 if finished, with volunteers and local churches aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginias
Tazewell County
Habitat For Humanity
Julia
Ron Ratliff
Habitat For Humanity International
Bluefield
Julie Ratliff
Ron
Ratliffs
Robbins Street
Ratliff
Amber
Brittiany
Brooke
Brook
Warlick Furniture and Glass
Jim Jones
Jones
Julie
Clyde Lindsey
Ratliff’s
Ervin Rich
Stephanie
Kevin Sparks
Sparks Construction
Tazewell
Humanity
Richlands
Virginia Avenue Methodist Church
Rollins Street
Memorial Day program honors WWI veteran widow and Swope
American Legion Riley-West Post No 9 honors veterans with ceremonies led by Commander Max L. Kammer and Master of Ceremonies A A Hopkins Jr. The event recognizes Auxiliary, DAR, and UDC members. Widows of WWI veterans. 99 year old Mrs Tom Carsonis attends. Swope's background detailed. Bluefield High Band performs patriotic tunes. Cadet ROTC raises flag. prayers and pledges conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
America
Max L. Kammer
American Legion
Riley-West Post No. 9
A.A. Hopkins, Jr
Hopkins
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mercer County
Hopkin’s
Tom Carsonis
U.S. Army Armor ‘Center
U.S. Army Armor Center
STARC
Charleston
Bluefield High School
Mel Saunders
Johnny
Dog Saves Man After Fall and Leads to New Home Plan
Nathan and Polly credit Brownie the dog with saving Nathan’s life after a fall on Stateline Ridge. Nathan is recovering, using a walker, with prognosis good and about two months to heal. Polly plans to house Nathan next to her in the old nearby home once he’s fully mended, describing Brownie as a faithful helper who checked on him daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azzo
Nathan
Polly
Stateline
Ridge
Brownie
Festival hailed a success despite rain in Bluefield
Marc Meachum of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce praised this year's festival as a success with strong crowds at entertainment events and a well run carnival. Kyle Hurt echoed the praise noting fireworks closing the festival and thanks to attendees from near and far as planning for 2002 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Meachum
Greater Bluefield
Kyle Hurt
Chamber
Reading Mrs Wise promotes early reading in West Virginia
The First Lady of West Virginia, wife of Gov Bo Wise, urges parents to start reading to children from six months old. She travels weekly across the state to read to students, talk with parents, educators, and day care workers, seeking a statewide plan to stimulate lifelong learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Bo Wise
Daily Telegraph
Whitethorn
Memorial
Wise
Bluefield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princeton Senior High Junior Civitan Club
Lynsey Dooley
Hema Gadhia
John Nelson
B.K
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Gowen Field
Idaho
Swope
150Th Armored Cavalry
150Th AC
Princeton
Dunbar
77Th Brigade
A-1
Hurt
Bluewell
R.E
Bob” Perkinson, Jr
LT Les
Steve & DC
Merry Maids
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!