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Burning Teslas to save the planet? The irony is rich
Unless you are living in a cave and have not seen any news in the past couple of weeks, you have witnessed recent incidents of people vandalizing and protesting Tesla dealerships. Tesla cars, cyber trucks, dealerships and charging stations have been set on fire, shot at and sprayed with graffiti across the country in acts…
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Flooding delays Cal Ripken Opening Day
League needs community support BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken League’s Opening Day is on hold after flooding severely damaged Frank Horn Field on April 4. The floodwaters struck just as the youth league was preparing for its April 5 kickoff. Muddy water from Rockcastle Creek swept across the…
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Lady Panthers slap down Man
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed the Lady Hillbillies of Man 10-0 Wednesday, April 2 at the TVHS field at Naugatuck. Coach Rocky Hall’s squad pounded out 10 hits. Winning pitcher Bailee Hall only allowed one hit to the visitors, had 10 strikeouts and only issued two…
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Martin County edged by Letcher
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (4-2) hosted Letcher County Central (6-3) on April 1 in week 3 of baseball action. The Cards fell to the Cougars 5-2. The Cougars scored five runs on four hits against the Cardinals pitching staff. Martin County managed two runs on nine hits. Cardinals Aiden Horn…
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Tug players sign with Bethany College
Tug Valley seniors Aiden Bosserman (above) and Dakoda Walker signed to play football at Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 2. Family members, coaches and school administration joined them at the ceremony. Bosserman is one of the best placekickers in Tug Valley history. At the same time, Walker was a defensive and…
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Mays captures third in Viper Pit Duals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. — Martin County Youth Wrestling grappler Lukas Mays continues to add to his trophy arsenal. The feisty matman stood on the podium after capturing third place this weekend at the Viper Pit Duals. Mays wrestles with team “GT.” The squad won the silver bracket in which Mays went…
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Martin County opens tennis season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School tennis is off to a great start under Head Coach Josh Penix. The Cards secured victories over Oneida Baptist and Magoffin County, with the boys picking up a win over Pikeville. “Overall, I am pleased with my team so far this year. I have…
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Davis commits to KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County 3-point specialist Peyton Davis has verbally committed to continuing his basketball career at Kentucky Christian University. Davis will sign his letter of intent on April 15 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Martin County High School. He received offers from Harrodsburg, Alice Lloyd, Bluefield, UIC…
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Tug Valley baseball roundup
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It has been a tough start for the Tug Valley baseball team, but the team has been competitive under first-year head coach LeeAnn Blankenship. Sherman 3, Tug Valley 2 Tug Valley held a 2-1 lead but lost a tough heart-breaker to Sherman on the road at Seth,…
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Kindergarten registration begins this month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Schools will begin kindergarten registration later this month for children entering school in the 2025-26 academic year, the district’s Director of Special Education Dena Hardin James announced. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible for enrollment. However, parents of children whose…
