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Cause for Paws 5K rescheduled for April 19
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — Massive flooding in the Tug Valley forced organizers to delay the 2025 Cause for Paws 5K/1 Mile Walk, which typically takes place in February. The Tug Valley Road Runners Club presents the race each year with support from local businesses and individuals. Proceeds benefit Save Our Strays (SOS) Animal Rescue,…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Austin Trevor Layne was sworn in Thursday by Sheriff Joe Smith. Deputy Layne is a graduate of Mingo Central High School and the West Virginia State Police 180th Basic Class. He previously served as a police officer for the City of…
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Deputy-involved shooting leaves one dead
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LENORE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Williamson detachment is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lenore in Mingo County. The incident happened Friday evening in the Laurel Creek Road area. WVSP says deputies with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired.…
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Emergency funds to aid flood relief
In the aftermath of severe flooding that ravaged communities in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has allocated $60,000 in emergency grants to seven nonprofit organizations working on recovery efforts in the region. The funding, announced this week, will support a range of initiatives, from providing food and housing to…
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State takes over Mingo County Schools
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing a failure to act on a statutory obligation that resulted in a state of emergency, the West Virginia Board of Education, during its March 12 meeting in Charleston, took over control of the Mingo County School District for the third time in 27 years. “I would…
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Mingo County among four declared major disaster areas
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Mingo County is one of the four counties in West Virginia to have a major disaster declaration approved by the Trump Administration. Some residents felt it took too long. However, officials say that sometimes it takes time to get the paperwork and other necessary documents finished…
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Near record level for Tug causes major flooding
Three drowning deaths in Pike County BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The region is still recuperating from major flooding along the Tug Fork River and its tributaries in Mingo County. This past weekend’s flooding is the second worse in the Tug Valley’s history, only beaten by a couple of feet by the…
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Authorities investigating discovery of human remains in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DINGESS, W.Va. — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in the Dingess area of Mingo County, officials said. The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department received a report around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday and dispatched deputies to the scene. After confirming the remains were human, they requested assistance from the West Virginia…
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Williamson man arrested for attempted murder
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Police arrested a Williamson man Jan. 20 on charges of attempted murder and two counts of wanton endangerment after an altercation at his father’s home. Leonard Isaiah Young Jr., 27, faces additional charges of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, domestic assault, brandishing a weapon, and…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers win three games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers swept three games this past week defeating Tolsia at home, Ripley on the road and River View at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Tug Valley 60, River View 33 WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – After a slow start, the Tug Valley Lady Panthers downed River View 60-33 in a…
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