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Leroy Perry Jr. Obituary
Leroy Perry Jr. 1953—2023 Leroy Perry Jr., age 70, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at his home. Born April 10, 1953, in Tomahawk, he was the son of the late Leroy Perry Sr. and Annabelle Setzer Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jim Perry; his sister,…
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Late bonus pushes Messer to Bassmaster Open victory at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes [Sunday] completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and…
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Tug Valley rolls to 42-7 win over Mount View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers rolled to another victory over the Mount View Knights 42-7 in a road game Friday in Welch. The Panthers led 14-0 after one quarter and 42-0 at halftime. In the second half the coaches agreed just to play two six-minute quarters. Buddy Marcum…
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Matthew Sweeney Obituary
Matthew Sweeney 1970—2023 Matthew Sweeney, 53, of Pikeville, formerly of Inez, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital following an accident in Pilgrim. Born Aug. 13, 1970, in Martin County, he was the son of Opal Chaffins Mullett of Lowmansville. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Adkins Sweeney,…
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Bruce Edward ‘Buzz’ Hopson Obituary
Bruce Edward ‘Buzz’ Hopson 1954—2023 Bruce Edward “Buzz” Hopson, 69, of Blaine, formerly of Martin County, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Born April 11, 1954, in Holden, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Roe Hopson and Lila James Hopson. In addition to his…
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Paul Delano Meade Obituary
Paul Delano Meade 1939—2023 Paul Delano Meade, 84, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Trinity Healthcare in Logan. Born Feb. 8, 1939, in Kermit, he was the son of the late Wallace Meade and Virgie Stepp Meade. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first…
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Martin County man wanted for human trafficking, organized crime
A Martin County man reported missing in early September is wanted by law enforcement for human trafficking, organized crime and child porn charges. Dustin E. Newsome, 34, of Debord, faces five charges of failure to report victims of human trafficking, a class B felony charge of engaging in organized crime, possession of child pornography and…
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BUSTED: Police seize $21,000 cash and 100 grams of drugs
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NORTH MATEWAN, W.Va. — A joint operation between the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. 119 Drug Task Force netted over $21,000 cash and 100 grams combined of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl. The agencies seized the items while executing a search warrant Wednesday at a residence in North Matewan.…
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Kermit approves tavern license for Gametime Grill despite mayor’s objections
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — In a contentious meeting Monday night, the Kermit Council green-lighted a tavern license for Gametime Grill, contrary to Mayor Charles Sparks’ stance on the issue. Mayor Sparks voiced his opposition before the vote, stating, “The mayor says ‘no.’” While councilpersons Wilburn Hawky Preece and Peggy Moore chose to…
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From classroom to camera: Opal & Ash Photography lights up Main Street
Opal & Ash Photography, the latest gem on Main Street in Inez, unveiled its doors with an open house Friday. The event was to introduce Tori Gauze, owner and photographer, and showcase the studio’s array of services. Opal & Ash, located behind the Dairy Drive-In at 210 E. Main Street, Rear Building, specializes in weddings, senior…
