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Helen (Bowen) Harless Obituary
Helen (Bowen) Harless 1953—2025 Helen (Bowen) Harless, age 71, of Louisa, passed away Oct. 13, 2025. Born Nov. 20, 1953, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Merle (Johnson) Bowen. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harless Sr.; son, Danny Kay Harless;…
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Sherri Lynn Horne Obituary
Sherri Lynn Horne 1960—2025 Sherri Lynn Horne, age 65, passed away Oct. 12, 2025, at Embassy of Winchester in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Born April 22, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Omia Edward and Donna Jean (Griffith) Allen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one…
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Annavene (Fields) Anderson Obituary
Annavene (Fields) Anderson 1926—2025 Annavene (Fields) Anderson, 99, of Logan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Born Feb. 26, 1926, in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fields and Vicy (Spaulding) Fields. Her heartfelt love will always be remembered by both family and friends who affectionately called her…
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Zip Zone Classic to bring top basketball talent to Inez Nov. 29
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2025–26 high school basketball season is upon us and the hottest preseason showcase in the state of Kentucky is returning to Martin County High School on Nov. 29. The Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic once again brings together elite programs from across the Commonwealth and West Virginia,…
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Officials confirm human remains found in hills, missing Inez man’s ID and foodstamp card inside clothing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Officials have confirmed that a hunter discovered human remains Monday evening in the hills off Coldwater Road in Inez. They also confirmed that an ID and foodstamp card in an article of clothing belong to an Inez man who has been missing since March 4. Investigators recovered skeletal…
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Breaking News: Police presence in Inez after hunter reports human remains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police are investigating after a hunter reported finding skeletal remains Monday evening in Martin County. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the Kentucky State Police and the coroner are now in the hills off Route 908 in Inez. Police got a call around 8:30 p.m. from a man who…
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Kermit appoints Kominar as new council member, purchases new police truck
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The Kermit Town Council has appointed Steven Kominar to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of longtime councilman and fire chief Wilburn “Hawkey” Preece, whose decades of public service shaped the small town’s civic life. Preece, a 20-year council member reelected in June 2024 to another…
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Juniors to take SAT instead of ACT
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County juniors will take the SAT instead of the ACT this school year after the contract under which the state paid for the ACT expired, Chief Academic Officer Patricia Williams told the Board of Education in a special meeting Oct. 13 at the central office. The BOE…
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Tug Valley Panthers claw Golden Knights
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — Tug Valley rolled to another convincing victory over Mount View, clawing the home team 60-28 Friday in Welch. Speedy Panthers wide receiver-defensive back Cameron Slone returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown to give TV an early lead. The junior then picked off two passes on consecutive…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Several arrests were made last week by law enforcement agencies. Here is a list of those arrested and arraigned in Mingo County Magistrate Court. Joshua Ted Carter, 33, of Hurricane, was arrested by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) on three counts of domestic assault. James Christopher Davis, 30, of Sandy…
