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In debate, Cameron slams Beshear’s handling of pandemic; governor says ‘I’d rather save lives than win reelection’
BY MCKENNA HORSLEY KENTUCKY LANTERN During a debate Saturday night, the candidates for governor were asked if the state should have an ongoing plan for a future pandemic, like the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020, as well as what they thought were successes and failures in the response to the coronavirus. Republican Attorney General…
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Tug Valley Panthers improve to 7-1 with win at Westside
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CLEAR FORK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers, ranked No. 6 in Class A, made the long trip down to Wyoming County to take on the Class AA Westside Renegades on a wet, cool Friday night. After the Renegades kept it close in the first half, the Panthers pulled away…
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Bobby Williamson Obituary
Bobby Williamson 1939—2023 Bobby Williamson, 84, passed away Oct. 19, 2023, while enjoying a motorcycle ride on Jennies Creek Road. Born April 1, 1939, on Old Fork of Jennies Creek, he was the son of the late Garland Williamson and Sarah Dillon Williamson Meade. In 1963, he wed Dolores Kay Stepp, who preceded him in…
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Joanne (Stepp) Vanhoose Obituary
Joanne (Stepp) Vanhoose 1953—2023 Joanne (Stepp) Vanhoose, age 70, of Inez, passed away at her home Oct. 19, 2023, at 9 a.m. She was born May 13, 1953. Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Vanhoose and her son, Ovie Stepp. She leaves behind three daughters, Rose Dingess of Hode, Priscilla Stepp of…
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Shelby Jarrell Obituary
Shelby Jarrell 1938—2023 Shelby Jarrell, 84, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, after a vibrant life as a wife, mother and grandma. Born Dec. 12, 1938, in Inez, she was the daughter of Haskel and Fannie Clark. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Jarrell, whom she met…
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One killed in head-on collision in East Kermit, four hospitalized
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN EAST KERMIT, W.Va. — One person died in a head-on collision Friday afternoon on U.S. 52 in East Kermit. Four others went to the hospital with injuries. Officials reported the crash occurred around 1 p.m. at Tunnel Curve when a Jeep Cherokee, traveling south, crossed the center line and struck…
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Connie Moore Obituary
Connie Moore 1945—2023 Connie Moore, 78, passed away Oct. 18, 2023, surrounded by her family at Community Hospice House in Ashland, following a battle with breast cancer. Born Sept. 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Nancy Jude Moore. Connie was from a large family and wore many hats in life.…
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John Ray Pack Obituary
John Ray Pack 2003—2023 John Ray Pack, 20, of Lovely, passed away Oct. 17, 2023 at his home. Born May 31, 2003, in Louisa, he was the son of Toby Pack of South Point, Ohio, and Jacqueline Horn Maynard of Vinton, Ohio. He is preceded by two uncles, William H. Pack and Michael Pack; one…
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Peggy Lou Noakes Obituary
Peggy Lou Noakes 1939—2023 Peggy Lou Noakes, 84, of Louisa, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born Sept. 17, 1939, in Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. Lambert and Hallie Preece Lambert. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…
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Todd William Dyer Obituary
Todd William Dyer 1974—2023 Todd William Dyer, 49, of Dingess, West Virginia, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan. Born May 13, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Dyer and Myrtle Endicott Dyer. Todd is survived by his…
