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Legislators playing dangerously with First Amendment
BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS State legislators in Frankfort really need to be careful when it comes to suppressing the media’s ability to report on our elected officials as well as the right of their constituents to be informed. In the past few years we have watched some legislators, mostly Republicans, go after the media like…
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MCMS scientists win big at regional science fair
Eight Martin County Middle School scientists who will advance to the state science and engineering competition this weekend stopped for a picture Tuesday. From left to right (back row): Denise Butcher (teacher), Skyla Hammond, Wesley Rosensteel, Dovie Harless, Maleah Jarrell, Dovie Ray (teacher), (front row) Alyssa Hale, Faith Caldwell, Hayden Ray and Jerrod Haney WARFIELD…
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Gov. Beshear brings water money, message of hope to Martin County
“We’re with you, and we’re never going to forget you. We’re going to make sure that you get your part of what’s to come.” –Gov. Andy Beshear BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gov. Andy Beshear was in Inez last week to announce Cleaner Water Program funding for the Martin County Water District and deliver…
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Brady Dingess receives awards in Lexington
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County senior Brady Dingess received his Mr. Kentucky Basketball candidate award in a ceremony Sunday night at Lexington’s Griffin Gate. The 6-1 point guard amassed 2,664 points and 864 assists during his stellar career at Martin County. He averaged 26.9 ppg, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.7 steals, shooting…
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Kermit’s high-scoring offense led to first-ever state title in 1964
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit High School won its first-ever West Virginia Class A state basketball championship in 1964 — and it did so with five starters averaging double figures and a high-scoring offense. The Blue Devils, coached by the late Boyce Preece, scored over 100 points in games seven times, and…
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Property slipping, home in danger
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BUFFALO HORN — Whenever heavy rainfall occurs, water from clogged ditch lines and drains runs across the state highway and floods Buffalo Horn resident Lester Crum’s property. This has gone on the last year, causing Crum’s property to slip to the point that his home is now in danger. “Every time it…
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Remains believed to be Hale, missing 32 years
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Possible human remains found Friday in a car submerged in Dewey Lake are believed to be that of a Pigeon Roost man who disappeared 32 years ago. Ruvil Hale, of Pigeon Roost, was 43 years old and being cared for at Paintsville Health Care Center when he disappeared from…
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Marlene Smith Obituary
Marlene Smith (1942—2022) Marlene Smith, 79, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, in White Pine, Tenn. Born July 14, 1942, in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Brewer and Ruby Perry Brewer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Henry Smith and…
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Krisie Lenn Allen Obituary
With phot Krisie Lenn Allen (1974—2022) Krisie Lenn (Puskas) Allen, 48, of Stone Coal, W.Va., departed this life Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 10, 1974, in East Lynn, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carson Puskas and mother, Glenna Stapleton of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Krisie is…
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Ima Jean (Collins) Parsons Obituary
Ima Jean (Collins) Parsons (1965—2022) Ima Jean Parsons, 57, of Warfield, passed away March 17, 2022, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born March 18, 1964, on Wolf Creek, she was the child of the late Jeff and Ruth Jude Collins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her three brothers,…
