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Notes from Calvary: Becoming Christian Part 6
BY GREG CRUM “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Romans 14:17 What are the pillars of God’s kingdom here on this Earth? What foundational truths ground those that aspire to be a part of the body of Christ? According to Romans…
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Count the cost
BY MOLLY HINKLE Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of the mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Remember how to stand up
BY JACK WARD The birth of a giraffe: The first things to emerge are the baby giraffe’s front hooves and head. A few minutes later, the plucky newborn is hurled forth, falls 10 feet, and lands on its back. Within seconds, he rolls to an upright position with his legs tucked under his body. From…
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Teacher shortage can affect younger generation
As we grew up, other than our parents and perhaps our grandparents, it was the teachers and coaches that molded and shaped our early lives. From elementary school to middle school and high school, they were an integral part of our growth. Where would we be without teachers? Many teachers and coaches made a lasting…
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Meet the candidates running for Martin County Magistrate
INEZ — This week’s “Meet the Candidates” features races for Martin County Magistrate and Martin County Constable. Candidates responded to a survey provided by the Mountain Citizen to let voters know who they are and what they stand for. Their responses below appear in the order that candidates will be listed on the ballots. District…
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BOE creates RTI positions ‘to help catch students up’
“Test scores are not where they need to be.” –Larry James, Martin County Schools Superintendent BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County School District will hire three response to intervention teachers to work specifically with elementary students who fell behind during the COVID pandemic. “We just completed our third round of MAP scoring…
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Kermit gym not for rent
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN “I make a motion that our community gym is not for lease by anybody.” –Tammy Preece Hodge Kermit Town Council in their meeting Monday. (Citizen photo) KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Town Council members promptly agreed Monday not to lease their community gymnasium to a private business. Councilwoman Tammy Preece Hodge opened…
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Jackson indicted for shooting up Riverside Apartments
Grand jury indicts six others BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Warfield man arrested last month for allegedly firing a gun multiple times in the Riverside Apartments complex was indicted Friday in Martin County. Jonathan Jackson, 34, was indicted on wanton endangerment in the first degree and disorderly conduct in the second degree. The…
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Mingo woman murdered
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN DELBARTON – A Mingo County, W.Va. woman died the morning of March 31 in a shooting near Delbarton, according to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department. Teresa Harmon died in the shooting at her home, which was reported around 7 a.m., the report said. Police investigators say Harmon was shot in…
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Beshear and Senate president discuss marijuana, hero pay
Stivers says PBM bill stuck in Senate over cost concerns BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS FRANKFORT — State Senate President Robert Stivers said he favors funding more research on medical marijuana before making it legal in Kentucky, but Gov. Andy Beshear says medical cannabis has overwhelming support in the state and should pass when the…
