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Lenore Volunteer Fire Department welcomes newly certified firefighters
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — For nearly four decades, the Lenore Volunteer Fire Department has depended on ordinary people willing to do extraordinary work. That tradition continued this month as six volunteers completed Firefighter I certification, joining the ranks of those who have protected their community before them. Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey
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Mingo County PSD falters after Lenore water main rupture
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — Flooding, a ruptured water main and limited treatment capacity combined to disrupt water service across much of Mingo County this week, placing most customers under a boil water advisory and forcing emergency rerouting efforts to maintain supply. The trouble began around midnight Feb. 20 when rapidly rising
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Charles Joseph Davis Obituary
Charles Joseph Davis 1961—2026 Charles Joseph Davis, 64, formerly of Inez, lovingly known as “Chuck” and affectionately called “Ringo” by his friends, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home in Lenore, West Virginia, surrounded by his living family. Born Aug. 30, 1961, he was the son of the late Joann Campbell Davis and
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Mingo County man dies in motorcycle accident
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LENORE, W.Va. — A young Mingo County man is dead following a motorcycle crash Nov. 12 near Lenore, law enforcement said. Jacob Ray, 23, of Taylorville, died in the crash. According to Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on State Route 65
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Phyllis Jean Kirk Obituary
Phyllis Jean Kirk 2025 Phyllis Jean Kirk, better known as Mem, 86, of Lenore, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Nov. 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the late Elwood and Vina Mynes, Phyllis lived a life full of devotion, love, and service to her family and community. She worked under
