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The house that built me; fond memories of the past
BY KYLE LOVERN Every once in a while, a song comes along that touches you inside. A few years ago one of my favorite country music stars, Miranda Lambert, had a huge hit with “The House That Built Me.” The video shows her visiting the house where she grew up. I can definitely relate to…
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Tug Valley defeats Belfry for 12th straight win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers picked up their 12th straight win with a 63-48 victory over the Belfry Pirates Saturday night. The game was rescheduled from a date postponed early in the season. The Panthers jumped out to a 14-8 first quarter lead, led 40-16 at halftime and outscored the…
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Tug Valley downs No. 2-ranked Webster County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Tug Valley downed No. 2-ranked Webster County 69-59 in the Par Mar Shootout played Feb. 8 at the Convocation Center on the campus of West Virginia State University in Institute, W.Va. The Panthers, ranked No. 3 heading into the game, were playing their second game in less…
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Logan coffee shop owner charged with sexual assault
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — The owner of a popular coffee shop in Logan was arrested Thursday on multiple charges including first-degree sexual assault. Michael Cline, owner of the Hot Cup Coffee Shop, was taken into custody by the West Virginia State Police for charges including first-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault…
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Tug Valley runs past Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. – Tug Valley completed the season sweep of county rival Mingo Central as the Panthers ran past the Miners 69-47 Tuesday night at the Panthers’ home gym in Naugatuck. Sophomore Joey Gollihue scored seven and freshman Braydun Ferris five in the first quarter as Tug Valley led 16-10…
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Tug Valley finishes 3-0 week, wins two in Hatfield-McCoy Shootout
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley finished a perfect 3-0 week. The Panthers defeated regional foe Van in a road game Jan. 31, then won two games in the Hatfield-McCoy Shootout over Belfry and Shelby Valley Friday and Saturday. Below is a recap of the action. Tug Valley 62, Belfry 49 WILLIAMSON — Tug…
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Remembering phone booths: They have disappeared from our landscape
BY KYLE LOVERN Phone booths used to be everywhere, but you don’t see them these days. I guess the younger generation wouldn’t even know what one was if they saw it. Heck, they would not even know how to use a rotary-style telephone inside an older booth. The first public coin-operated pay phone appeared in…
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Mingo County man arrested for kidnapping, domestic assault
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN — A Mingo County man was arrested for allegedly hitting people with a metal pipe and using the weapon to hold his victims hostage. Nathan A. Jewell of North Matewan was arrested by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department Sunday on several charges, including kidnapping. Cpl. M. Lendearo and Deputy…
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Two arrested in Mingo County for drug trafficking
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GOODMAN — Elijah E. Hall of Williamson and Kyree D. Prather of Cincinnati were arrested by Sheriff Joe Smith and Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) deputies Friday in Goodman Hollow just outside Williamson city limits. Hall was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver (methamphetamine), possession with intent…
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Tug Valley takes down rival Tolsia, tops Class 4-A Spring Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Panthers picked up two wins last week over rival Tolsia on the road and 4-A Spring Valley at home to improve to 10-3 on the season. Below is a recap of the action. Tug Valley takes down Tolsia GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers jumped…
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