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This and that, a few interesting tidbits
Our region has a connection to the college football playoffs. Garin Justice, a graduate of Gilbert High School, is an assistant coach for Southern Methodist University (SMU), which will be in the 12-team postseason playoffs. At the time I write this column, the Mustangs were in line to win the ACC championship and are ranked…
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Historic Williamson Fieldhouse gets new floor design
Ribbon cutting held to unveil new look BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The historic Williamson Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic basketball facilities in the region and the state of West Virginia. The Williamson Board of Parks and Recreation (WPBR) hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2 to unveil a new…
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Panthers slay Vikings for big playoff win
Tug Valley advances to semi-finals BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers advanced to the semi-finals of the W.Va. Class A playoffs with an impressive 49-20 victory over the visiting Petersburg Vikings Saturday evening at Bob Brewer Stadium. Tug Valley, now 12-0, went into the playoffs ranked No. 1, while Petersburg, out…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Bryson Elia
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Junior All-Stater Bryson Elia showcased a phenomenal all-around performance Saturday night earning him the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week award. Elia and the Tug Valley Panthers defeated the Petersburg Vikings 49-20 in the Class A playoff quarterfinals at Bob Brewer Stadium. His ability to dominate on offense,…
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Trump appoints Musk, Ramaswamy to cut government waste
The Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit recently as the agency was unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget, according to a report by Fox News and other national media outlets. This seems typical of things we have heard through the years. The government spent $600 for a hammer and $700 for…
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Gilbert Creek takedown: Police arrest Iaeger man on felony drug charges
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GILBERT CREEK, W.Va. — A high-stakes arrest went down late Friday night in the Gilbert Creek area of Mingo County. Police swooped in under the cover of darkness to apprehend 33-year-old Steven Coleman of Iaeger on a laundry list of felony drug possession and firearm charges. The charges are a…
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Two arrested for alleged copper theft
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Law enforcement arrested two area men in the Buffalo Mountain area of Mingo County for allegedly stealing copper. The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) reported that deputies responded to the area Nov. 6 after receiving reports of copper theft. Witnesses had photographed two men, later identified as…
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Tug Valley advances with win over Tolsia
Panthers defeat rival Rebels 48-8 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers, ranked and seeded No. 1 in Class A, advanced in the West Virginia high school football playoffs with a convincing first-round 48-8 victory over regional rival Tolsia on a chilly, drizzly Saturday afternoon at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. The…
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Remembering old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinners
I am like most of you who probably believe strongly about how good of a cook your mother is or was, especially during the holidays. My late mother, Charlotte Hope, was the absolute greatest cook. She made delicious dishes from scratch and with love. I recall watching her work all morning to prepare a feast…
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A few interesting things to ponder
The House of Representatives Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after an employee was fired for instructing hurricane relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with Trump flags. Rightfully, the employee was terminated. This is utterly shameless and political weaponizing. We are all Americans and during disasters or…
