Blessing of the Animals Draws Mercer County Pets
In a chilly parking lot near Immanuel Lutheran and Christ Episcopal churches, about 25 animals from the Mercer County Humane Society received blessings. A big white dog with an orange scarf led the scene while cats kittens and puppies awaited prayers. Pastors Elizabeth Morgan and Meredith Williams moved through the crowd offering blessings in the name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit.
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Bluefield
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Mercer County Humane Society
Elizabeth Morgan
Episcopal Church
St. Francis
Meredith Williams
Lutheran Church
Officials work to stamp out methane at Pinnacle Mine
West Virginia mine officials and PinnOak Resources engineers labored at Pinnacle Mine on Wednesday trying to extinguish a methane source that sparked pops on September 1 and 7. Jet engines in ventilation shafts were used to create an inert environment, with one engine at the site and another arriving. Inspectors monitor daily as the company, which acquired the mine from U S Steel, faces ongoing layoffs and seeks a solution.
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Ting
Phillips
Wyoming County
Charleston
Pittsburgh
Consols Loveridge
Fairview
Marion County
Morgantown
Office of Miners’ Health
Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
PinnOak
Pinnacle
U.S. Steel Mining
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Gaultney trial details reveal drug-induced paranoia in shooting
Testimony described Gaultney believing enemies surrounded his home leading to a fatal shooting of his friend. Psychiatric experts cited delusions, paranoia, and drug-induced psychosis. Prosecutors noted over 60 shell casings. officers did not fire. Jury to continue deliberations the next morning.
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Gaultney
David Clayman
Charleston
Clayman
Workman
James Palmer III
Justin
Ralph Smith
Smith
Swope
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
Bottonline
Abortion bill advances amid strong debate and legal questions
The measure bans a late pregnancy procedure involving partial delivery and skull puncture. Doctors who violate the ban could face up to two years in prison, with the law not affecting women seeking the operation. Leaders frame the bill as a shift beyond Roe v Wade amid divided public argument.
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House
Tom DeLay
Texas
Nita Lowey
D-N.y
Supreme Court
Bill stalled abortion bill faces court challenges
The House backed the measure mostly along party lines with four Republicans voting no and 63 Democrats voting yes. President Clinton vetoed it twice citing health exceptions for the mother. Supreme Court in 2000 ruled Nebraska law vague and unconstitutional for its definition of partial birth abortion. Supporters say the definition was tightened. opponents warn it criminalizes standard medical practices and will spur lawsuits. The bill is H.R. 760.
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House
Clinton
Supreme Court
Nebraska
High Court
Steve Chabot
Ohio
Chabot
Nancy Northup
Center For Reproductive Rights
National Abortion Federation
American Civil Liberties Union
Tazewell Candidates Forum Questions Bus Safety and School Mix
Tazewell residents debated bus mixing ages and safety at a Meet the Candidates forum sponsored by the Tazewell County Council. Incumbents and challengers urged caution on bus assignments while attention focused on a recent elementary student left on a bus. A sheriff and Board of Supervisors forum is scheduled for October 9 at Tazewell Middle School with sessions in the evening.
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Tazewell
Southern District
J.S
Sandy” Etter
Tazewell Board
Benjamin L
Ben” Susman
Tazewell County
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