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Tug Valley Panthers claw Irish for co-regional title
Headed to state tournament this week BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley Panthers steamrolled past Huntington St. Joe 77-34 Thursday night at their home gym to win the Class A, Region 4 co-championship. The No. 2-ranked Panthers are now 22-3 and have an 18-game winning streak. The win puts Tug Valley…
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West Virginia man pleads guilty to illegal ginseng trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A West Virginia man Thursday pleaded guilty to multiple charges of illegally trafficking in ginseng. According to court documents, Tony Lee Coffman, 59, of Birch River, West Virginia, purchased American ginseng roots that had been illegally transported in interstate commerce from Ohio to West Virginia and falsified records relating to the purchase…
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Vondy Adam Jude Obituary
Vondy Adam Jude 1977—2023 Vondy Adam Jude, age 46, of Martin County, passed away March 5, 2023. He was born Jan. 20, 1977 in South Williamson to the late Vondy Jude and Shelvie Fletcher Jude. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and grandfather, Mahaila and Tom Jude,…
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Phyllis Diane Marcum Obituary
Phyllis Diane Marcum 1960—2023 Phyllis Diane Marcum, 62, of Jennies Creek (West Virginia), went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home. Born Oct. 20, 1960 in Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Emogene Marcum of Breeden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…
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James Arthur Horn Obituary
James Arthur Horn 1943—2023 James Arthur Horn, 79, of Inez, Kentucky, passed away at his home Friday, March 3, 2023. Born July 8, 1943 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Monica Horn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Homer Horn and sister,…
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Derrick Lee Mollett Obituary
Derrick Lee Mollett 1983—2023 Derrick Lee Mollett, age 40, of Louisa, Kentucky, passed away March 1, 2023. Born Jan. 22, 1983 in Louisa, he was the son of Oakley (Donna) Mollett of Fort Gay, West Virginia, and Rita Setser (Rick) Napier of Valparaiso, Indiana. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Heather Kay Salmons…
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Bonnie Sue Bowen Crum Obituary
Bonnie Sue Bowen Crum 1949—2023 Bonnie Sue Bowen Crum, age 74, gained her wings Thursday, March 2, 2023 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family and husband of 55 years. Born Feb. 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Everette and Virgie Bowen. In addition to her…
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Carlos Sweeney Jr. Obituary
Carlos Sweeney Jr. 1956—2023 Carlos Sweeney Jr., age 67, of Beauty, passed away March 3, 2023 at Martin County Nursing Facility. He was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Martin County to the late Carlos Sweeney and Nancy Maynard Sweeney. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy McCoy Sweeney, and…
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Martin County fights off Lawrence County 80-71 in OT
PIKEVILLE — Martin County fought off Lawrence County for an 80-71 overtime win Saturday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals at Appalachian Wireless Arena. A crowd showed up to support their teams in this high-stakes contest that many called the most entertaining game of the tournament. This was the first meeting of the two teams…
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Martin County knocks out Shelby Valley to advance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Martin County pulled out a 71-64 win over 59th District runner-up Shelby Valley in the first round of the 15th Region Tournament. The game was played March 2 at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Junior Luke Hale got the Cards on the board with a steal and a putback…
