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Drug trafficking sting nets eight arrests in Williamson
“I can promise you this: there is more to come.” –Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Six people were arrested during a drug bust Nov. 16 in Williamson, W.Va., after a long investigation into drug trafficking in Mingo County. On Friday, two more individuals were arrested. According to the
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Kyle’s Korner: Appalachian Americans have always fought valiantly in US wars
BY KYLE LOVERN There is no doubt citizens from Appalachia have always stepped up and served the United States in the military and during wartime. The people of this region have played a major role in fighting for and defending America. From the Revolutionary War to the recent battles in the Middle East, Appalachian men
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Van Bulldogs bite Panthers
Tug Valley misses playoffs BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers lost their bid to make the Class A playoffs in West Virginia losing their season finale 48-34 to the highly ranked Van Bulldogs Friday night in Boone County. Tug Valley was in a must-win situation. With a record of
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Thanksgiving, the forgotten holiday
BY KYLE LOVERN I don’t know about you, but it upsets me to see Christmas decorations displayed in August in most department stores. Before you can even purchase your Halloween candy, they are putting much of it away and restocking the shelves with Christmas candy, red and green bows and wrapping paper. Television commercials have
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Incumbents win in Mingo County election
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Incumbents came out ahead in the General Election for Mingo County on Tuesday. After all 28 precincts, the early and absentee votes were counted the winners were announced in the Mingo County Courthouse basement area where the tallies are tabulated. Incumbent County Commissioner Thomas Taylor, a Republican,
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Kyle’s Korner: Predicting the winter; check your wooly worms
BY KYLE LOVERN Many of you love the fall season with the brilliant colors as the many colorful foliage changes. But as much as I love autumn, I am one to dwell on what lies ahead. Winter. I am not a fan of winter. Sure, when I was a youngster I would love to see
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Hillbillies defeat Panthers; road to playoffs tougher
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Class A No. 12-ranked Man Hillbillies (7-2) defeated No. 14-rated Tug Valley 24-8 on Senior Night at Bob Brewer Stadium Friday night. The hard-fought contest saw a lot of penalties and turnovers by both teams, especially in the first half. “In order to win those types of
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Kyle’s Korner: Fall is a favorite season; remembering days gone by
BY KYLE LOVERN Like many of you, the Fall of the year is one of my favorite seasons. What’s not to like? Nature gives us the beautiful foliage of reds, golds, orange and brown colors that line our beautiful mountains. The days are warm and the nights are cold. The first frost usually comes in
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Tug Valley dominates Westside, increases playoff chances
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley helped its playoff chances by dominating Class AA Westside 49-14 on Military Appreciation Night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck Friday night. The Panthers, who wore special camo jerseys, jumped out to a 24-0 lead at the half and scored 19 more in the third quarter
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Gov. Justice helps open new Williamson pregnancy center
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was in Mingo County Saturday for the grand opening of the WellSpring Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. The new facility is located in the old bathhouse of the former Williamson municipal swimming pool in West Williamson. A good crowd turned out under blue and
