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Thompson crowned Homecoming Queen
Tug Valley High School senior Cami Thompson was crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies Friday. The Panthers won the game over East Ridge at Bob Brewer Stadium.
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Tug Valley improves to 4-0 with a homecoming game win
Elia rushes for 231 yards and three touchdowns BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — It was a busy Friday for Tug Valley Panther fans as they hosted East Ridge (Ky.). It was the homecoming game and also Hall of Fame weekend. Coach Hady Ford’s squad made the Panther fans drive away happy as they…
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Second tire cleanup of Tug River in Warfield-Kermit
Hundreds of tires removed from water BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD-KERMIT — Volunteers waded the Tug Fork River in the Warfield and Kermit area to clean up old tires — some that had been in the water for many years. John Burchett, a member of Friends of the Tug Fork River and a commissioner…
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Kyle’s Korner: Getting older may not feel good, but it beats the alternative
BY KYLE LOVERN They say that as we advance with age, it is our “golden years.” I think maybe it should be like our “rusty” years. When I get up in the morning, and pretty much all day, my joints are creaking and hurting. I told my wife Vicki that I sounded like a bowl…
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Tug Valley Panthers improve to 3-0 with win over Ohio team
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLOW WOOD, Ohio — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 3-0 on the season Friday night with a 27-6 road victory over Symmes Valley (Ohio). Tug Valley took a 6-0 lead after one quarter and led 12-0 at the half. They added eight more points in the third quarter and…
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Kyle’s Korner: Transition to Fall gives us mixed emotions
BY KYLE LOVERN This time of year, as we transition from the “dog days” of summer to the milder days of autumn, fills me with mixed emotions. Those hot and humid days of late summer are tough, especially as you get older. Many love the fall of the year and say it is their favorite…
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Tug Valley downs Sherman 32-8; improves to 2-0
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SETH, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 32-8 road victory over Sherman High School Friday night. The Panthers, coached by Hady Ford, jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter and led 12-8 at the half. They scored another touchdown…
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Kyle’s Korner: Man’s best friend; Petey and Me
BY KYLE LOVERN My wife Vicki has been pestering me to read the book “Marley and Me” for several years. She read it long ago, and I did watch the movie with her but had never taken the time to read the book. Like she has said many times, the book is much better than…
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Tug Valley starts out season strong with big win
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley High School football squad started the season off with a rare Thursday night game and got a strong 32-21 home win over Shady Spring at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Shady Spring was ranked as one of the top teams in Class AA in the Mountain…
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Kyle’s Korner: Back-to-school season brings back memories
BY KYLE LOVERN Going back to school was always exciting, even for someone who did not necessarily like to get up early and head back after a long, hot summer. Most “baby boomers” remember school letting out around Memorial Day in May and not starting back up until after Labor Day, or the first week…