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The Pastor’s Pen: The main thing
Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: “Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is.” One day he found himself on a bus when a big, burly man sat next to him. The bus…
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Telling the Story: Doing a new thing
In Isaiah 43:19, the LORD said, “See, I am doing a new thing…” But I don’t always love new things, new ways. At times, when things change, I’m dragging my Crocs on the way. These days I find myself praying often for the Lord to help me be flexible. Not bendy, but easier to adapt. I know not all change…
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Man indicted for murder of state trooper
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The man accused in last summer’s ambush shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard faces a multi-count indictment. This came after a recent Mingo County grand jury convened at the courthouse in Williamson. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, was indicted on charges of first-degree…
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Tug Valley downs rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers and Tolsia Rebels have had a storied rivalry through the years on the hardwood. On Jan. 23 at the TVHS gym the Panthers clawed the Rebels 86-63 to improve to 8-1 on the season. Tug Valley went into the game ranked No. 3…
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News Alert: Urgent water shut-off in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — In an urgent announcement at 7:27 p.m. the Martin County Water District informed residents of an imminent water shut-off across the entire county starting from 11 p.m. Saturday. The measure comes as a response to critically low water levels in the clearwell tanks at the water treatment facility.…
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Martin County secures brownfield grant to clean up Grassy school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JOB — Martin County will use a $125,000 brownfield grant to remediate the former Grassy School of asbestos and lead-based paint. The Cleaner Commonwealth Fund grant is one of two awards announced Friday by Gov. Andy Beshear. Martin and Shelby counties each received $125,000. Shelby County will remediate the former…
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Colleen Williamson Fields Obituary
Colleen Williamson Fields 1959—2024 Colleen Williamson Fields, 64, of Louisa, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Dec. 29, 1959, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Audrey Muncy Williamson. Colleen is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fields, and sisters, Marcella…
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Brian Eugene Fraker Obituary
Brian Eugene Fraker 1974—2024 Brian Eugene Fraker, 50, passed from this life surrounded by loving family members Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. Born Feb. 4, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the youngest son of the late William Fraker and Delphia (Newsome) Fraker. He is preceded in death by maternal…
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Louis Mills Obituary
Louis Mills 1927—2024 Louis Mills, 96, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. He was born March 3, 1927, in Martin County to the late Bascom Mills and Maudie Sammons Mills. He gave his life to the Lord over 70 years ago and was a current member of the…
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Lucien Douglas Savage Obituary
Lucien Douglas Savage 1942—2024 Lucien Douglas Savage, 82, gained his wings Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at ARH South Williamson. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Alva and Brisco Savage; grandparents Emmie and Sam Biliter; brothers Leroy and Donald Savage; sister and brother-in-law Georgie and Homer Howard; son Lucien Douglas Savage II;…
