News 2008-06-29 Andanh.com

State discusses VFDs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
CHARLESTON — As gas prices soar, the costs of running a volunteer fire department are rising. Now West Virginia legislature and the counties are debating over who will pay the rising costs of the state’s 424 volunteer departments.

A Real Treasure Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
HARDY, Ky. – At 90 years of age and still bursting with enthusiasm for life, although slowed a bit by age and in need of new hearing aids, World War II veteran Charles Earnest of Hardy, Ky. is an interesting conversationalist and a real treasure of the Tug Valley.

Sandbag barrier fails, town evacuated Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
WINFIELD, Mo. — A makeshift sandbag levee holding back the Mississippi River failed early Saturday and authorities said part of the town was evacuated.

Laurel Lake pool project obtains more state funding Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
CHARLESTON — Hopes are that by May 2009, local residents will be able to once again take a dip in the Laurel Lake swimming poll.

Suspects in minister’s killing found Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
HUNTINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. Army deserters charged in the killing of a West Virginia minister at a state park shooting range have been arrested in Ohio, police said.

Carpentier wins pole at New Hampshire Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) – Rookie Patrick Carpentier grabbed his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Sabathia, Sizemore lead Indians past Reds, 6-0 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:59 -0500
CLEVELAND (AP) – C.C. Sabathia can't even allow himself to watch his latest masterpiece.

Tiara Stacy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:58 -0500
Tiara Jade Stacy, one year and 25 days old, of Gilbert passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Logan Regional Medical Center.

Natural gas land leasing
James Bass says there are always two sides to a story, but when it comes to leasing land for the exploration for natural gas, it appears only one side is being told.

RGH plans new medical office building
Raleigh General Hospital has submitted plans to the Beckley Planning Commission to construct a 60,000-square-foot building across Harper Road from the hospital.

Bug, bike lovers bite into barbecue
A 1963 Volkswagen Beetle designed to look like “Herbie” and a shiny Honda motorcycle hauling a custom trailer shaped like a casket shared the same stage in downtown Beckley Saturday — along with a parking lot full of their cousins.

MSU graduate KIAC Female Athlete of the Year
Role model.

Staggers wants volunteers covered
Responding to an alarm, a volunteer firefighter rushes into a burning dwelling, giving it all he has to subdue the flames and save as many contents inside.

Severe storms cause outage
Authorities say severe thunderstorms were beginning to strike southern West Virginia Saturday night, and some damage reports were already received.

Friends of Coal fair just three weeks away
One of southern West Virginia’s biggest summer celebrations is just a few weeks away, and organizers of the 2008 edition of the Friends of Coal Auto Fair say they are expecting another fun-filled weekend.

Park’s Toy Chest staple at Raleigh General
Although Park Fox lost his long battle with cancer, his generous spirit lives on in the form of Park’s Toy Chest, which supplies sick children toys to play with during their stays in the hospital.

Mountain Stage not leaving public radio
For those with concerns about the swirling rumors that Mountain Stage will no longer be available on public radio for Mountain State listeners, rest assured that the legendary music show is not going anywhere.

Three-year-old injured in ATV accident
A three-year-old was injured while riding on an ATV in Raleigh County Saturday night, authorities said.

Firefighters deal with bus, downed tree and save cats
Fayetteville firefighters handled a bus in danger of rolling down a hillside, rescued two cats from a burning house and removed a downed tree within four hours’ time Saturday.

Car wreck knocks out Maxwell Hill power
A vehicle struck a utility pole before daylight in Beckley Saturday, leaving a neighborhood without power for about 10 hours, authorities said.

Local priest gets new TV program to spread Gospel
Father John Chapin Engler Jr., associate pastor at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Beckley, will soon have the opportunity to spread the word of the Gospel to more than 150,000 people when his new television program “Daily Living” premieres at 8:30 a.m. July 6 on Fox Network Channel 10.

Company store to open Monday
The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine will hold the official grand opening for its new Rahall Company Store, named after Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., at 1 p.m. Monday, giving tourists an even more comprehensive look at what it was like to be a coal miner in West Virginia.

Energy Express helps keep kids’ minds sharper
While most students look forward to the summer months as a break from school, for 40 students at Coal City Elementary School the summer months are still about play but also an opportunity to keep their minds sharp.

Obituaries - Sunday, June 29, 2008

Double whammy
The suffering is getting worse in the Greenbrier Valley as the double whammy of a weakening economy and labor strife at the county’s largest employer begins to trickle down.

McGraw to compete in Olympic trials in Omaha
Todd McGraw has no illusions of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic swimming team.

Race rainout may have been blessing in disguise
Friday night’s rainout of the fourth annual Randy Thurman Memorial 40 at Beckley Motor Speedway wasn’t what anyone was looking or hoping for, but it may be the best thing that could have happened to the event.

Inaugural Glade Springs Triathlon set for Aug. 16
Dr. E.J. Salon and his buddy Scott Christiansen weren’t opposed to making treks out of the area to enter triathlons. They’ve even gone out of state to get their fix.

Appy pitchers know all about Burt Reynolds
PRINCETON — With a name like Burt Reynolds, you’ve almost got to have a sense of humor about the jokes that come with it.

Blaze All-Star cheerleaders winning on national level
Talent and many hours of training are paying big dividends for the Beckley Blaze All-Stars competitive cheerleading team.

Steelers cut Legursky, Lorello
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday after the team couldn’t work out a trade for Willie Parker’s former backup.

Ham Radio Demonstration Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:59:59 -0600
A local amateur radio club participates in a nationwide drill to test their emergency capabilities.

ATV Accident Sends at Least One to Hospital Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:59:59 -0600
A four-wheeler accident in Raleigh County sends at least one person to the hospital.

High speed chase leads to manhunt Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:59:59 -0600
A high speed chase began Friday morning in Beckley, and has led police on a manhunt in search for the driver.

Sunday Morning Sports Report (6/29)

Reds Shutout Indians
Cueto gave up five hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Steelers Release Legursky and Lorello Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EST
Former Marshall and WVU standouts released.

Van and Semi Hit On I-70 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:05:00 EST
The mini van rolled over off the side of the highway going eastbound.

West Virginia Freedom Festival
Fourth of July means one thing in southern West Virginia.

Wine & Jazz Festival
Local wine makers have nothing to "whine" about after a Saturday filled with taste testers.

Joseph Barker Arrested; Faces Charges in WV, OH, KY
The man accused of breaking into at least 30 cars to steal credit cards was arrested late Saturday night, thanks to an anonymous tip.

Webb Fries Fish, 6-2
Brandon Webb returned to his All-Star form, as the Arizona Diamondbacks finally beat the Florida Marlins 6-2 on Saturday night.

Seidel Cools Legends' Bats
R.J. Seidel held the Lexington Legends to just a run on three hits over six and two-thirds on Saturday night at Appalachian Power Park as the Power defeated Lexington 3-1.

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