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Funny messages on church signs
You may have noticed that many churches have a sign or bulletin board outside of their place of worship. Some of these messages can be funny and enlightening at the same time. I have noticed a few good ones throughout the years. I thought I would do a little research and share a few of…
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Tug Valley beats county rival Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Miners of Mingo Central were just no match for their county rival Tug Valley Panthers on Saturday night at the MCHS gym. The No. 2 ranked Class A Panthers downed the Class AA Miners 70-54. The Panthers jumped out to an 8-0 lead thanks to…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers win three games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers swept three games this past week defeating Tolsia at home, Ripley on the road and River View at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Tug Valley 60, River View 33 WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – After a slow start, the Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed River View 60-33 in a…
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Tug Valley collars Van Bulldogs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was extremely cold outside, but the Tug Valley Panthers heated things up inside the TVHS gym with an 87-43 win Jan. 14 at Naugatuck. Several players saw varsity action and 11 got into the scoring column for Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s squad. Coach Thompson said he was excited…
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Everybody deserves access to good water
Simply stated, water is life. We need good potable water to survive, regardless of where we live. Whether it is in a rural country setting or a city, small or large, water is an essential element for our existence. Water is vital for us all and we all deserve it. Martin County citizens have had…
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Tug Valley swats Yellowjackets 77-64
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers swatted the Williamstown Yellowjackets 77-64 in the Willie Akers Classic played Friday at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse. Tug Valley coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson’s team came out with a full-court press and took an early 10-2 lead. Class AA Williamstown, ranked No. 3 in the state,…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout returns to Williamson
Tug Valley, Martin County play both nights BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mark your calendars: The 23rd Annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout is set to electrify the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Feb. 7 and 8. Organizer Mark Whitt unveiled the lineup Thursday, promising 11 thrilling games across two action-packed days. Clintwood JOD Mining returns…
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Water woes in Mingo: Inclement weather, muddy river halt supply
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Residents relying on the Mingo Public Service District (PSD) were left without water last week. The utility halted pumping operations, citing adverse weather and a muddy Tug River. In a Dec. 7 social media announcement, the PSD reported an inability to “effectively treat the water” due to…
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No. 2 Tucker County edges No. 1 Tug Valley in OT
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAMBLETON, W.Va. — In a battle of two of the state’s top Class A teams, No. 2-ranked Tucker County edged No. 1 Tug Valley 65-63 in overtime Saturday afternoon. The last couple of seasons these two powerhouse programs have had some great battles on the hardwood and it looks like…
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Shopping malls are fading away
Shopping throughout my lifetime has sure changed. Like you, I have seen the evolution of shopping go through many stages. When we were younger, most every community had a general store or at least a local grocery store that carried more than just food items. They also had hardware and some stores even sold clothing…
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