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5 hrs ago | WVNS-TV Ghent

Sex Offenders Arrested in Compliance Sweep

Several arrests are made after a sex offender compliance check in Mercer County.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV, Matoaka, WV

13 hrs ago | WVNS-TV

Mercer County Library Helps Needy Through Fine Donation Program

The Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield is hosting the Food for Fines program. Organizers are collecting food for Mercer County food pantries through a fine exchange program.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Mercer Sheriff a " Oct. 27-Nov. 5, 2009

MERCER SHERIFF Oct. 27 GRAND LARCENY: Cpl. S.A. Sommers received a complaint on station that a former member of the Oakvale Volunteer Fire Department failed to return department property.

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Related Topix: Oakvale, WV, Princeton, WV, Littlesburg, WV

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Mercer Sheriff a " Oct. 22-27, 2009

MERCER SHERIFF Oct. 22 A* FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE: Members of the Mercer County SWAT team and other investigators executed a search warrant at a Camp Creek residence on Silver Streak Road.

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Related Topix: Camp Creek, WV, Princeton, WV, Bluefield, WV

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Cold Case: Mercer County Murder Case Remains a Mystery

An unsolved murder case continues to linger in Mercer County. Bluefield City Police are still seeking the missing link in what they call a crime of circumstance.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV

Wed Nov 04, 2009

WVNS-TV

Cooper Residents Celebrate Coal Anniversary

Mercer County residents celebrate a very special anniversary today. The small town of Cooper, just outside of Bramwell recognized the 125th anniversary of the first coal shipped out of the Pocahontas seam.

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Related Topix: Bramwell, WV, Mill Creek, WV

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

, Bluefield, WV

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.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Princeton, WV, Matoaka, WV

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Citizens voting on school levy during special election

Mercer County Board of Education President Greg Prudich voiced one vital hope Tuesday night as the agenda of the Board's meeting turned to the ballot for the five-year, $51 million excess school levy that will go before county citizens at a special election Jan.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Teen on Bike Struck By Vehicle

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

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Related Topix: Princeton, WV

Thu Oct 29, 2009

WVNS-TV

Mercer County Jewelry Store Owner Hurt in Afternoon Robbery

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a dark colored, small pick-up truck that may be involved in the robbery Thursday, Oct 29.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Coal Focus at Mercer Co. Rotary Luncheon

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

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV, Princeton, WV, Charleston, WV, Charleston Metro

Tue Oct 27, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Mercer County Judge Propses A Mentoring Program

Mercer County Circuit Judge Omar Aboulhosn has been mentoring students at Montcalm School for a decade and now he is working to expand his efforts.

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Related Topix: Montcalm, WV

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

New college breaks ground in Mercer

Bulldozers rumbled in the background and wind whipped up dust as ground was officially broken Friday for a new college campus in Mercer County.

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Related Topix: Princeton, WV, Bluefield, WV

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Mercer County Sheriff a " Oct. 15-20, 2009

MERCER SHERIFF Oct. 15 A* BURGLARY: Dep. C.M. Williams responded to Pearl Street, where a complainant reported someone entered his home and took a computer, game console and more.

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Related Topix: Athens, WV, Princeton, WV

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Evening Update: Mercer and Giles authorities join forces to arrest suspect

One suspect is behind bars, but another suspect remained at large Friday in connection with a breaking and entering of a Giles County store on Oct.

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Related Topix: Camp Creek, WV, Hamlin, WV

Fri Oct 23, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Women's Expo Begins in Mercer County

The annual Women's Expo began Friday morning and will continue through Saturday, Oct.

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

In the red: $1.4 trillion deficit alarming

While the recession may be over, the federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of $1.42 trillion.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV, Opinion

Wed Oct 21, 2009

The State Journal

Forum on Disability Awareness in Mercer County

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

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Related Topix: Princeton, WV

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The State Journal

Mobile Clinic to Visit Mercer County

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

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Related Topix: Princeton, WV

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Accessibility: Fishing site good news for Mercer

Mercer County has taken a huge step forward to accommodate those with disabilities who also share an enthusiasm for a favorite southern West Virginia recreational activity: trout fishing.

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Related Topix: Pocahontas County, WV, Camp Creek, WV, Elkins, WV, Opinion

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