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The Pastor’s Pen: How do you measure a Christian?
A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said, “You sit there,” to which he responded with folded arms slumped in his chair, “I might be sitting on the outside, but I’m standing on the inside.” That’s the way we are sometimes. Our hearts are full of willful stubbornness to…
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Telling the Story: Appalachian funerals
A funeral in Appalachia is an emotional and wonderful thing. If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending a mountain farewell celebration, there’s much to be appreciated. Last weekend, the funerals of two of my beloved’s cousins were held back home in Belfry. At first, cousins from all over Kentucky, Ohio and New York hugged,…
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Martin County Middle School romps Paintsville, overcomes Louisa
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School Cardinals boys basketball team romped Paintsville 47-25 on Eighth Grade Night Jan. 25 at home, then knocked off Louisa 49-41 in the Rise Above Classic played Jan. 27 at the Booth Center in Inez. Below is a recap of both games. MCMS 47,…
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IES students compete in tennis
Remy and Blaine Williams recently competed in a girls and boys 10U tennis tournament in Columbus and Cincinnati. In Columbus, Remy, a second-grade Inez Elementary student, placed first in her tournament. Blaine, a fourth grade student at IES, finished third overall in his tournament. In Cincinnati, Remy left with a second-place medal and Blaine finished…
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Martin County Solar Project to host second career fair Feb. 6 at Collier Center in Inez
INEZ — Martin County Solar Project will hold its second job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Collier Center (387 Main Street in Inez) to promote open construction positions. The Martin County Solar Project is located on the old Martiki mine site in Martin County, comprising more than 1,200…
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Elmer Stafford Coleman Obituary
Elmer Stafford Coleman 1934—2024 Elmer Stafford Coleman, age 89, of Marysville, Ohio, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was a retired printer from Columbus Coated Fabrics where he worked for 43 years. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean War…
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Martin County wins border battle with Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Martin County Cardinals won the much-anticipated border battle over the Tug Valley Panthers 78-66 in the Saturday night finale of the Hatfield-McCoy Shootout at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. The game featured two of the region’s best high school basketball teams playing before a huge crowd in…
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Cardinals take sting out of Hornets 76-72
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County took the sting out of Magoffin County 76-72 in front of a packed house Jan. 30 at Magoffin County. The Cardinals led from start to finish despite a furious comeback from the Hornets. The pace was fast and furious. Martin County jumped out to an early 16-7…
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Pike Central flies past Tug Valley in Hatfield-McCoy Shootout
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Pike County Central Hawks flew past the Tug Valley Panthers on the first night of the Hatfield-McCoy Shootout played Friday at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. The Kentucky squad handed the West Virginia boys their second loss of the season 67-46. The Hawks handled Tug Valley’s full-court…
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Tug Valley swims past Tide, claws rival Hillbillies
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SHERMAN, W.Va. — For the second time in the last few days, the Tug Valley Panthers defeated regional foe Sherman in a road game Jan. 30 in Boone County. Kaden Hale scored 21 points to lead four Panthers in double digits in the 66-55 victory over the Tide. Hale fired in five…
