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Murder suspect arrested in Mingo County allegedly planned to kill deputies
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Robert Daniels, 55, who is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of his wife, was arrested by law enforcement in Mingo County, thwarting what authorities described as his plan “to kill deputies.” West Virginia State Police and the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department picked up Daniels on…
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Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. “The Stand Down is an…
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Matewan man turns himself in after murder in Huntington
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A young Mingo County man is in jail following a shooting that left one person dead Friday night in Huntington. Deonte Joplin, 25, of Matewan, turned himself in to the West Virginia State Police Williamson detachment Saturday afternoon. Huntington Police detectives had obtained an arrest warrant for…
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ACOE draws down Dewey Lake to fight invasive hydrilla
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is drawing down Dewey Lake an additional 2 feet below its normal winter pool of 643 feet to freeze out the invasive water herb hydrilla. The ACOE announced Thursday that the drawdown would begin this week. Terrys, Stratton and the Marina ramps will not…
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Cards take over WSAZ Invitational
“We are sharpening our axes in practice. We still have one more tree to cut next weekend.” —MCMS coach Andrew Chaffin CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Martin County Middle School wrestling was at it again the past week, placing another historical cornerstone to their season. The elite Cardinals club, ranked No. 48 nationally by…
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Veterans in 12 eastern Kentucky counties to see enhanced health care
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Planning has already begun to relocate and expand services at the Prestonsburg VA Clinic. The recently awarded contract adds a robust array of medical services for veterans in the 12 eastern Kentucky counties currently serviced by the existing VA clinic. The clinic, one of four managed by the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA…
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Lady Cards attend D1 volleyball game at Marshall
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Martin County Lady Cards volleyball team had a unique opportunity to witness a Division I college volleyball showdown Saturday at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center. Accompanied by Martin County coach Krista Newsome, the team gathered to watch Marshall University’s Thundering Herd face off against Troy. Both…
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Pallottine Foundation grants to benefit Martin and Mingo counties
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Huntington, W.Va. — The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Healthy Communities Initiative grants. A total of 98 nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State area have been awarded over $1.5 million in grants to address health and wellness challenges. Several of the recipients serve Martin and Mingo…
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Panthers split pair before Christmas holiday
Spring Valley 86, Tug Valley 75 KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON — Tug Valley fell to 2-2 on the young season as they lost to Class AAA Spring Valley 86-75 Thursday in a road game. Joey Gollihue and Ashton Davis each scored 17 points to lead Tug Valley. Gollihue swished in four 3-pointers, while Davis connected…