Bank scandal details reveal misused funds and estate splits
The report chronicles McConnell's will plans and 1997 death, the transfer of over 4 million by Cherry and Church from Keystone accounts, and the multi‑million withdrawals from McConnell and family holdings. It cites Potter’s findings of improper asset placement, noncompliance with federal rules, and Keystone’s collapse as a major public banking failure.
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Church
McConnell
Marbil
Potter
Cherry
Keystone
Internal Revenue Service
Delores Hughes
FNB Keystone
Keystone Hardware
Hughes
Hermie Church
KMC
OCC
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Graham
Bank
United States
West Virginia health care reform urged to curb domestic violence
A report grades states on domestic violence response with West Virginia and 35 others earning D while Colorado gets F and Pennsylvania earns A. Delegates push doctors to screen battered patients and record data to aid restraining orders, urging lawmakers to adopt training, referrals, and protective policies in the 2001 session.
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Mark Wills
Richard Flanigan
Daily Telegraph
del. Eustace Frederick
Anita Skeens Caldwell
State Senate
Mercer County
Caldwells
Charleston
Reese
Seven Die in Murder Death by Own Action in Ohio Trailer Fire
In AVA Ohio seven members of the Pangle family were found dead inside a burning trailer in what police labeled a murder death by own action. Richard Pangle 37 and his wife Sheryl 29 and their five children aged 5 to 12 were discovered after a 3 am blaze. A pistol and three shotguns were found near the parents, and spent cartridges were found in the living room. Authorities declined to identify the likely perpetrator. The children were Kayla 12 Brett 10 Derek 7 and twins Trina and Trinda 5. Sheriff Landon T. Smith said the fire was set and hinted a person in the house may be involved with firearms.
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Ava
Ohio
Noble County
Landon T. Smith
Richard Pangle
Sheryl
Smith
Kayla
Brett
Derek
Trina
Trinda
West Virginia HARP opens for orphan roads aid county by county
West Virginia lawmakers launched the Home Access Roads Program to add orphan roads to the state system. County figures show Monroe 13 roads totaling five miles and Summers 20 roads totaling 4.6 miles. Residents can apply by calling 304-558-3931 or visiting the state site. The program aims to improve emergency access, school bus routes, and general transportation with minimal cost, prioritizing safety while recognizing some roads are maintained by aging residents.
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Monroe County
Summers County
Lemon
HARP
State
West Virginia
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McKeesport
Farmers’ Market
Wytheville
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West Lee Highway
Monroe Street
Steven Hannum
American Electric Power
AEP
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the Havens
New Hope Road
Princeton
Peter Romano
Gayle Thompson
IDS Life Insurance Company
American Express Financial Advisors
American Express Financial Corporation
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Targis
Prostate Center
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