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Things will change for the U.S. in 2025
As I write this column a week away from the big election for our next president, all I know is that things will change in the year 2025. If you believed the polls you knew that it was likely going to be a close race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. These candidates…
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Tug Valley remains undefeated with win over Man
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers remain undefeated and are now 9-0 on the season. They subdued the visiting Man Hillbillies 28-19 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Tug Valley has been ranked No. 1 for several weeks in the WVSSAC, the poll that determines seeding for…
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Halloween was a special time growing up
One of my favorite holidays as a youngster in the 1960s was Halloween. We all looked forward to trick-or-treat night. We were not allowed out after dark so it was one of the few nights we could roam the neighborhood on a cool autumn evening. Leading up to Halloween, we always got a large pumpkin…
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Tug Valley downs Westside to stay undefeated
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Bryson Elia and Cameron Slone both scored a trio of touchdowns in the first half and Tug Valley (8-0) went on to down Westside 62-12 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium at Naugatuck. Elia, who was an All-State selection last season as a sophomore, ended the game…
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Tug Valley’s Austin Smith balances sports and academics
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley senior Austin Smith is a great example of the student-athlete. He is a member of both the Panthers football and baseball teams and is a straight-A student. In fact, even with taking advanced placement (AP) classes, he has a grade-point average of better than 4.0.…
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Memory loss is common in many adults
Here is a common scenario as many of us age: You get up from watching television in the living room and go into the kitchen, but you forget why you went in there! I’ve heard this from many different people. Memory is a funny thing. I wonder how I can remember things from grade school…
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Tug Valley Panthers claw Mount View Knights
May throws five touchdown passes BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Top-ranked Tug Valley Panthers remain unbeaten as they shut out the visiting Mount View Knights 48-0 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Coach Hady Ford’s 7-0 Panthers have held the top spot in the WVSSAC rankings for three consecutive weeks,…
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Helping others in times of disasters
Many states have suffered from natural disasters in the past few weeks. Wildfires spread rampant out west, and hurricanes, torrential rains that led to flooding and severe tornadoes have ravaged the south. These are trying times for the people affected by those disasters. The one positive thing that comes from these types of events is…
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Kermit fire department aids in flood-ravaged North Carolina
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Members of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department have made two trips to flood-ravaged areas in North Carolina and Tennessee. Remnants of Hurricane Helene brought torrential rains to several states including the Appalachian Mountain area of western North Carolina. The KVFD had a 53-foot box tractor-trailer parked at…
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No. 1 Tug Valley remains undefeated with homecoming win over River View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers, ranked No. 1 in Class A in West Virginia, defeated No. 5 River View 41-6 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. With the convincing win, Tug Valley remained undefeated and is now 6-0 on the season. The Panthers celebrated homecoming with…
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