Princeton News

PRINCETON POLICE Oct. 31 SHOPLIFTING: Ptlm. C.S. Winkler responded to Allen's Supermarket, where an employee reported seeing a customer conceal two strip-sirloin steaks in her purse without paying for them.

Officials in the city of Bluefield learned Friday that Bluefield is one of six communities statewide to receive designation as a West Virginia Make it Shine Clean Community.

On Nov. 4, 1884, the first coal mine on the West Virginia side of the historic Pocahontas coalfields was opened by the late John Cooper and his associates.

Abusive and neglectful mothers and fathers who relinquish their parental rights are still obligated to pay child support, according to the West Virginia Supreme Court.

PRINCETON POLICE Oct. 20 A* DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: Ptlm. B.E. Grimm received a call from a South Walker Street address, where a complainant reported someone drove through the yard and hit the front sign, knocking it out of place.

Students of the Mercer County Early Learning Center participated in a "Fall Parade" Thursday morning from the school located in the former Cumberland Heights Elementary School to the Cumberland Road Dairy Queen restaurant several blocks away.

A teenager spent Thursday night recovering after getting hit by a truck in Mercer County.

Ghosts, goblins, witches and perhaps even Harry Potter and Spider-man will roam the region this Halloween, but there are times when they can trick-or-treat and parties they can attend.

A jury survey will be conducted before a circuit judge rules whether to change the trial venue of a Mercer County man facing two charges of first-degree murder.

A Rotary Luncheon in Mercer County received some attention from the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

PRINCETON POLICE Oct. 9 A* BURGLARY, PETIT LARCENY: Ptlm. E.T. Pugh responded to Bee Street, where a pit bull dog was reported loose.

While working to promote a balanced and fair interpretation of the law, members of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals also are hoping to boost public confidence in the high court.

The Bluefield Fire Department honored its own last Thursday evening. The annual dinner to honor retirees was well attended.

PRINCETON POLICE Oct. 16 A* GRAND LARCENY, DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: Ptlm. J.D. Halsey responded to a report of vehicle vandalism at South Second Street.

At first, it looks like a recreational vehicle boasting a satellite dish any sports fan would envy, but it is actually a well-equipped starting point for isolated veterans needing everything from counseling and medical care to a phone call and a shower.

Some local agencies are teaming up to promote disability awareness in the community.

A Disability Celebration and Awareness Forum is taking place at the Mercer Mall today.

A member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club accused of illegally bringing explosives into West Virginia in 2006 died in custody on Saturday.

A Mobile Veterans Center will be on display in Princeton Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Princeton Vet Center.

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