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Panthers roll to pair of wins
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley continued its winning ways as the Panthers rolled over the Sherman Tide 88-46 Saturday night at the TVHS gym in Naugatuck. The Panthers clawed out to a 31-7 lead after one quarter and led 53-21 heading into the dressing room at the half. Kaden Hale…
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Do not take your politics so seriously
If you have not heard, this is an election year. We are already having primary elections across the United States. This is an important year since we will elect a president, U.S. Senators, and many Congressmen. I am not going to get into politics and tell you how to vote. However, I looked up some…
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Man indicted for murder of state trooper
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The man accused in last summer’s ambush shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard faces a multi-count indictment. This came after a recent Mingo County grand jury convened at the courthouse in Williamson. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, was indicted on charges of first-degree…
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Tug Valley downs rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers and Tolsia Rebels have had a storied rivalry through the years on the hardwood. On Jan. 23 at the TVHS gym the Panthers clawed the Rebels 86-63 to improve to 8-1 on the season. Tug Valley went into the game ranked No. 3…
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Better get your milk and bread
As winter hits its full stride in the region, there is always a threat of snow and cold weather, which often makes the roads hazardous. At the first sign of snow or when the weatherman mentions possible accumulations on television, many people rush to the nearest grocery store to buy milk, bread, eggs and other…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout slate released; Martin County to play Tug Valley in finale
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The schedule for the 22nd-annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout has been released by tournament director Mark Whitt. The border states “Shootout” features 10 games and will run Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3 at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. Clintwood JOD, LLC will once again be the sponsor for the event. The…
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Former Mingo resident sentenced to 41 months in federal prison
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former Mingo County resident was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison and ordered to pay back money he stole from West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD). U.S. District Judge Irene Berger sentenced Benjamin Cisco, 31, who stole more than $870,000 from a…
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Call me thrifty, not a hoarder
Many people may think I am a “tightwad,” but I would like to think I am just thrifty. I look for sales and bargains. I will use coupons when going to fast food restaurants. While working, I took my lunch instead of eating out every day to save money. Eating out every day can really…
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Tug Valley splits two games in Willie Akers Classic at Logan
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers had an exciting weekend in the Willie Akers Classic tournament played at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse on Middelburg Island in Logan. Tug 69, Logan 68 (OT) Panthers junior forward Kaden Hale hit two free throws with 8 seconds left on the game clock in overtime…
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One killed, another injured in Mingo County crash
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MILLERS CREEK, W.Va. — One person was killed after a horrendous head-on collision on U.S. Route 119 in Mingo County Friday evening. Another person was seriously injured in the accident. The victim was identified as Scott Slone, 56, of Chapmanville, formerly of Mingo County. He is the son of Mingo…
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