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Water bill battle: Kermit Council resolves dispute after resident’s arrest and jail time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — With a misdemeanor case still pending, the Kermit Council agreed to resolve the issue of an alleged broken lock and damaged water meter that led to the arrest of a resident. Officials gave Etta Kiser until March 21 to pay $175 for the damaged meter and labor…
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Mingo County among four declared major disaster areas
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Mingo County is one of the four counties in West Virginia to have a major disaster declaration approved by the Trump Administration. Some residents felt it took too long. However, officials say that sometimes it takes time to get the paperwork and other necessary documents finished…
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Kermit wins Mingo County Middle School championship
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Kermit Blue Devils won the Mingo County Middle School Boys Basketball championship Thursday 53-45, beating the defending champion Williamson Wolfpack at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Kermit is coached by former Tug Valley All-State guard Mikey Newsome in his first year as coach of the Blue Devils. “I watched a…
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Coalfield Development expands workforce training to Kermit and Inez
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia nonprofit is ramping up efforts to equip Appalachian residents with the skills needed for jobs in both traditional and emerging industries. Coalfield Development, based in Wayne County, has announced two upcoming workforce training sessions in Kermit and Inez. These sessions will provide entry-level skills and certifications to those seeking…
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Kermit kicks off Christmas with parade, tree-lighting, Santa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT, W.Va. — Dozens of residents gathered Dec. 4 for the Town of Kermit’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree-lighting ceremony. This year’s tree-lighting honor went to 87-year-old Kermit resident Gail Ruble, who lit up the Christmas tree at Kermit Park. “She enjoyed that,” Mayor Charles Sparks said. “We had a good crowd…
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Kermit fire department aids in flood-ravaged North Carolina
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Members of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department have made two trips to flood-ravaged areas in North Carolina and Tennessee. Remnants of Hurricane Helene brought torrential rains to several states including the Appalachian Mountain area of western North Carolina. The KVFD had a 53-foot box tractor-trailer parked at…
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Community spirit shines at Kermit Fall Festival
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT — The Kermit Fall Festival brought out friends, neighbors and a community spirit Friday and Saturday at Kermit Park. With no entry gate or tickets to tally, nailing down an exact attendance is tricky—but the turnout was one for the books. Festivities kicked off Friday night with a massive cruise-in at…
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Trick-or-Treat dates announced for Martin County, Kermit
With the spooky season soon upon us, officials have designated Oct. 31 for Trick-or-Treat in both Martin County and Kermit. The fun runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in both locations. Warfield Park will be the site of a Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Lori Workman, Brionna Shrum and Holly Hinkle…
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Kermit to host annual Buddy League
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The Kermit Basketball Buddy League is set to begin for the 2024 season. Practice and signups began Sept. 16 and will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at the old Kermit gym. Any boy or girl ages 4-12 can sign up in person to play basketball or…
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As drought lowers Tug River, Kermit takes measures to maintain water supply
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Tug River, strained by ongoing drought conditions, has receded to levels that have forced the Town of Kermit to resort to emergency measures to pump water to the treatment plant. In a town meeting Sept. 9, Mayor Charles Sparks outlined plans to employ a loaner pump…
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