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Milton Ford Jude Obituary
Milton Ford Jude 1946—2025 Milton Ford Jude, age 79, of Pilgrim, passed away Dec. 25, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Nov. 8, 1946, in Threeforks, he was the son of Marie Jude and the late Floyd Jude. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by two children, Lavonna…
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Santa checks nice list at Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Santa Claus made a special holiday stop at Martin County Health Care Facility, spreading smiles and Christmas cheer as residents eagerly shared their wishes and checked to see who had made the nice list this year.
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Tug Valley downs Huntington St. Joe
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers, ranked No. 1 in Class A, gave coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson an early Christmas present as they downed visiting Huntington St. Joseph Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The Irish came in ranked No. 4 in the Mountain State. It was an intense, physical…
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Gilmer County defeats Lady Panthers
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers hosted defending Class A state champion Gilmer County on Tuesday, Dec. 23. It was Gilmer County that defeated Tug Valley in the state title game last March. On this particular evening, the Lady Panthers lost again 51-38. The Lady Titans have one…
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Rosetta Bowen Obituary
Rosetta Bowen Dec. 23, 2025 Rosetta Bowen, age 88, of Inez, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Rosetta was the heart of her family and a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She devoted her life to caring for her children and grandchildren, always…
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Albert Perry Obituary
Albert Perry 1937—2025 Albert Perry, 88, of Dunlow, West Virginia, passed away Dec. 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 28, 1937, he was the son of the late General and Lydia Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his spouse, Minerva Perry; his son, Jason Perry;…
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Who is running in Martin County: Early filings set stage for 2026 local elections
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Candidate filing opened Nov. 5 for local offices that will appear on the 2026 ballot, with early filings showing a mix of crowded contests and largely uncontested races across Martin County. As of Monday, 26 candidates had registered to run for county and city offices. Sheriff The most…
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From shy steps to spotlight: Christmas showcase celebrates dance
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Twinkle lights and tiny dance shoes took center stage Saturday in Inez as The Inez Dance Academy brought its annual Christmas Showcase to the Collier Center. The 2025 performance was equal parts tradition and celebration — a chance for young dancers to trade classroom mirrors for a real…
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Solid Waste Board weighs condemnation of properties
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Slow progress at multiple nuisance properties and a growing number of illegal trash dumps dominated discussion at a recent Martin County Solid Waste Board meeting. Officials weighed the possibility of condemnation and debated how far the county can legally go to address deteriorating and hazardous sites. Code enforcement…
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Marquee sign stalls for City of Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez did not receive a T‑Mobile Hometown Grant to purchase a lighted marquee sign. Its application was not among the program’s most recent funding round. Interim city clerk Kayla Crum announced the outcome during the City of Inez Commission’s December meeting. “T-Mobile didn’t accept our…
