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Two found dead in Pikeville house fire
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Two people were found dead early Saturday morning after a house fire in Pikeville, authorities said. The Kentucky State Police received a 911 call at 6:21 a.m. reporting a structure fire on Brushy Road, according to a statement from the Pikeville Post. Emergency responders arrived to find the residence engulfed…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers finish second in state
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers had one goal this season—get back to the state tournament and bring home another Class A championship. But their title hopes came to a crushing halt Saturday night at the Charleston Coliseum. In a showdown between the top two seeds, No. 1…
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Water bill battle: Kermit Council resolves dispute after resident’s arrest and jail time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — With a misdemeanor case still pending, the Kermit Council agreed to resolve the issue of an alleged broken lock and damaged water meter that led to the arrest of a resident. Officials gave Etta Kiser until March 21 to pay $175 for the damaged meter and labor…
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Martin County woman faces drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court formally charged a Debord woman with drug-related crimes. Barbara J. Gordon, 44, faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. According to the information filed March 10, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 24th Circuit accuses Gordon of having methamphetamine…
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Celebrating agriculture in the classroom
BY DR. ROBBIE FLETCHER KENTUCKY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Getting the chance to speak with students involved in agriculture programs earlier this year, I saw just how eager students can be for education when it involves vibrant learning experiences that are relevant to the community and the world around them. One of the key pillars of…
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Federal assistance for damaged private roads, bridges in Kentucky and West Virginia
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Residents of Kentucky and West Virginia whose private roads, bridges, or driveways were damaged by the severe storms and flooding in February may qualify for federal assistance to help with repairs or replacement from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. According to information on FEMA’s website, to qualify for FEMA assistance the…
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Navigating disaster assistance: How to appeal FEMA decisions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In the aftermath of disasters, survivors seeking assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may find that their initial decision is not what they expected. But a denial or lower-than-expected award is not necessarily the final word. Individuals affected by disasters have the right to appeal any decision or…
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State takes over Mingo County Schools
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing a failure to act on a statutory obligation that resulted in a state of emergency, the West Virginia Board of Education, during its March 12 meeting in Charleston, took over control of the Mingo County School District for the third time in 27 years. “I would…
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Tug Valley headed back to state tournament
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School boys basketball team is headed back to the West Virginia State Tournament to defend its Class A state championship. The Panthers easily defeated Sherman 73-34 on March 12 at the TVHS gym in Naugatuck. This was the Region 4 co-championship. The Class…
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Angie Endicott Wells Obituary
Angie Endicott Wells 1955—2025 On the morning of March 7, 2025, heaven gained one beautiful soul, Angie Endicott Wells, of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away at her residence at the age of 69. She was born Dec. 22, 1955, to the late Jewell Gay Endicott in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to her mother, she is…
