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State police seize kilogram of methamphetamine in routine traffic stop
PAINTSVILLE — Kentucky State Police seized approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop March 12 in Paintsville. Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit arrested two individuals from Akron, Ohio, after locating the substance inside the vehicle. Makayla Garner, 20, and Antwan Freeman, 22, both face a charge of trafficking controlled substance…
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Joe Wilson proves it is never too late to earn your degree at Morehead State
MOREHEAD — Joe Wilson (Class of 2023) is a carpenter who spent most of his life building things for pleasure, as a profession, or a little bit of both. As he reached the typical retirement age, Wilson, now 72, decided he did not want to slow down. He wanted to build on his education and…
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Many of us suffer from common phobias
Most of us have a phobia or two, whether we want to admit it or not. For me, I am somewhat claustrophobic. I have always been and even though I try to fight it, the feeling is still there. I do not like to be in small, confined places. I do not like elevators or…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Come to Him
Helen Rosavere is an English woman who was interested in becoming a doctor and serving God. Upon completion of her medical training at Cambridge University, Helen began to ask God where he would want her to serve. Before long, God directed Helen to an area in the Congo (Africa), which had a population of over…
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Telling the Story: Sending us out
We were on our knees in the aisle and surrounded. I could hear some whisper “Jesus” and “Yes” as they prayed. These were our people, our church family, and they were sending us out. What a wonderful thing to be supported by our brothers and sisters in Christ. Tears flowed down my face. In Acts…
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BSCTC will offer paramedic training program beginning in August
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has been approved to offer a paramedic training program beginning in August. Building upon its existing emergency medical services curriculum, BSCTC will provide hybrid paramedic classes with sessions conducted one day a week. Chris Gilley, BSCTC EMS program coordinator/instructor, expressed his excitement about the addition of the…
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Tug Valley wins Class A state championship
Elia saves game with steal and basket BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bryson Elia stole the basketball midcourt and made a contested layup to give Tug Valley a one-point lead with just 13 seconds left in the West Virginia Class A championship game Saturday at Charleston Coliseum. The Panthers went on to…
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Franklin Preece Obituary
Franklin Preece 1940—2024 Franklin Preece, age 83, of Inez, passed away March 15, 2024, at his residence. Born April 9, 1940, in Martin County, he was the son of the late William Howard Preece and Rosie Delong Preece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his spouse, Mavis Preece; four brothers,…
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Mollie Ellen (Maynard) Spaulding Obituary
Mollie Ellen (Maynard) Spaulding 1944—2024 Mollie Ellen Spauling, age 79, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away March 14, 2024, at her residence. Born Sept. 1, 1944, on Peter Cave in Pilgrim, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel Porter Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…
