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A common sense issue
Whether you’re a liberal Democrat, a conservative Republican or moderate Independent, I do not see how you can support male transgender athletes wanting to play in women’s sports. Physically, male transgenders have a natural physical advantage over most women and girls. It can be dangerous for females to play against these men who “identify” as females.
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Tug Valley coasts to win over Gilmer County in regional tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The top-ranked Tug Valley Panthers coasted to an 86-49 regional tournament victory over Gilmer County on Friday at the TVHS gym at Naugatuck. The Class A Panthers, defending state champs, are now 21-2 and riding a 17-game winning streak. Tug Valley jumped out to a 33-12 first-quarter lead and
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Lady Panthers punch ticket to state tournament
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley punched their ticket to the big dance. They downed the Lady White Falcons of Wahama 44-26 on March 5 at the TVHS gym in the Class A, Region 4, Co-regional finals. The No. 2–ranked Tug Valley Lady Panthers are now 21-2 and riding
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Tug Valley Panthers run past Logan Wildcats
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley got a convincing win over Class AA Logan 83-64 to end the regular season March 4 at the Panthers’ home gym at Naugatuck. The Class A No. 1-ranked Panthers close out the regular season with a great 20-2 record. They have a 16-game winning streak
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Living through a disaster can be trying times
Living through the devastation of a flood like the Tug Valley went through a couple of weeks ago is very tough, both mentally and physically. Those affected have the psychological stress to go through when trying to evaluate the destruction. They have to figure out where to start. Cleaning up the mud and muck is
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Lady Panthers open tourney with win
Tug Valley defeats Wirt County 55-22 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley won the catfight over the Wirt County Lady Tigers 55-22 in Super Regional Tournament action Friday night at the TVHS gym at Naugatuck. The No. 2 ranked Tug Valley squad jumped out to a 17-6
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Tug Valley swims past Tide
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers finally got back on the hardwood Feb. 25 after the recent flooding that postponed games and practices. The Panthers did not miss a beat as they downed the visiting Sherman Tide 69-30 on Senior Night at the TVHS gym at Naugatuck. Three seniors
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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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Lady Panthers get No. 2 seed in Super Regionals
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The seedings and brackets have been released for the upcoming Class A Super Regionals involving Tug Valley’s Lady Panthers. The first-round regional tourney game for Tug Valley (19-2), ranked No. 2 in the state in Class A, will be Friday, Feb. 28. Gilmer County received the No. 1
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Tug Valley residents will rebound from recent flooding
There is no doubt the communities that make up the Tug Valley area in Mingo, Pike and Martin counties have had their share of disasters when it comes to flooding throughout the years. Most everyone with a few years on them remembers the historic 1977 flood, the worst flood on record, that literally changed the
