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Mingo Co. school bus involved in fatal crash
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — Seven students and a bus driver were being evaluated Tuesday at a local hospital after a school bus crash in Mingo County. The driver of the second vehicle was killed. The bus, headed to Mingo Central High School, crashed into a service truck on U.S. Route 52, the
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Kyle’s Korner: Getting older is tough
BY KYLE LOVERN As many of you may know, I am retired or semi-retired, depending on how you look at freelance writing. It’s something I enjoy, but sometimes I do get “writer’s block,” and it’s not always easy to come up with something to write about. It has always happened. However, lately, I blame my
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Mount View upsets Tug Valley
Panthers fall to 5-2 BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — Mount View upset the Tug Valley Panthers 32-7 at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck on Friday night. The loss dropped Tug Valley’s record to 5-2 on the season, but they are still in the Class A playoff hunt in the Mountain State. Coach Hady Ford
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Kyle’s Korner: Remembering some old high schools and mascots
BY KYLE LOVERN With the consolidation of high schools throughout the years in the Mountain State, many smaller and charming high schools are now nothing more than memories. Many of us have fond recollections of the sports programs at these rural schools that no longer exist. Countless numbers of those schools had some really unique
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Tug Valley runs past Tolsia 44-7, improves to 5-1
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 5-1 on the season as they rolled over the Tolsia Rebels 44-7 Friday night to get another road win at Wilt Salmons Athletic Field. Coach Hady Ford’s squad led 12-0 after one quarter of play and 24-7 at halftime. The
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Panthers lose first game of season at Hurley
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HURLEY, Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers (4-1), ranked No. 2 in Class A in the Mountain State last week, lost a tough 20-13 road contest at Hurley, Va., Friday night. Freshman Bryson Elia gave Tug Valley its first touchdown with an 80-yard kickoff return in the first quarter.
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What’s in a name?
There could be a lot BY KYLE LOVERN What’s in a name? Most of you may know that Mingo County is named for an Indian tribe while neighboring Logan County was named for the Chief of that tribe. But what about some other area towns and villages? Martin County was founded in 1870 and is
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Tug Valley holds second annual Hall of Fame induction
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTIAN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The second annual Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held before the home football game Sept. 16 with six new inductees receiving the prestigious honor. A “Meet and Greet” reception began the event with a nice crowd of family members and boosters in attendance.
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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
