Bluefield Blue Jays and Princeton Rays Face MLB Plan
Bluefield Blue Jays and Princeton Rays are among Minor League teams at risk under a Major League Baseball reform proposal. The timing aligns with the expiration of the current Professional Baseball Agreement after the 2020 season, triggering potential contractions.
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Minor League Reshaping Faces West Virginia Teams
Baseball America reports mid October that the Appalachian League will be dropped. The New York Times lists 42 teams ceasing operations including the Jays and P-Rays. West Virginia officials and MLB discuss proposals affecting teams like the West Virginia Power, seeking a real solution with Commissioner Manfred.
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Not competent for trial in murder robbery case
A Mercer County man, Christopher Bailey, 27, of Bluefield, charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the May shooting death of William Simons, was ruled not competent to stand trial. Bailey may seek restoration of competency after evidence showed the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and a blood-stained $100 bill linked to the suspect. The shooting occurred near Dawson School Road and Airport Road and involved an abandoned vehicle report and a robbery motive.
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Akers seeks state funding for new Bluewell school
Mercer County Schools superintendent Deborah Akers asked the West Virginia School Building Authority for eleven point five million dollars to fund a new elementary school serving Bluewell and Brushfork students. The request was presented in Charleston as part of the SBA funding process.
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Community Christmas Tree fund trails goal by over $29 thousand
The 2019 Community Christmas Tree Fund has raised $10,645.99 toward a $40,000 goal, with only $29,354.01 left. Sign-ups for the second round are set for November 22 from 3 to 6 pm and November 23 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Herb Sims Center on Stadium Drive to encourage donations for area children in need.
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