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Experienced Tug Valley Panthers hope for playoffs in 2023
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers football coaching staff has a goal for the 2023 season. That is to make the Class A playoffs. Head Coach Hady Ford has several returning starters from last year’s squad and a couple of talented freshmen coming in that could help out right…
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Mingo man arrested for threatening five people with firearm
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WHARNCLIFFE, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill five people, including three minors, near Wharncliffe in southern Mingo County. According to a criminal complaint, Brian Colangelo, 40, of Wharncliffe, reportedly shot a pistol near a house and at a pickup truck, causing more…
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MSHA releases report on Mingo County mine fatality
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) mine investigators have issued a final report on a fatal mining accident on a Mingo County strip job from this past February. The report stated that dozer operator Billy Mapes, 73, was killed when his machine overturned on the Grapevine South Surface…
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Father and son arrested on drug charges in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BREEDEN, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department arrested a father and son on various drug charges Tuesday. Sheriff Joe Smith and deputies arrested Marvin Vance Sr. and Marvin Vance Jr. of Breeden after finding a large stash of drugs, firearms, cash and drug paraphernalia. Vance Sr. was arrested on an outstanding…
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Burned remains found in Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — The Williamson detachment of the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) has launched an investigation after discovering charred human remains near Delbarton. According to Sgt. Dale Hensley, the remains were found Thursday in the remote area of Riffe Branch, off U.S. 119, where people dump trash. The state medical examiner…
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Tug Valley football team working hard in summer sessions
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley football program has been working hard during the three-week summer sessions. Coach Hady Ford and staff have participated in 7-on-7 drills against other schools. They hosted their own version recently at Bob Brewer Stadium with several schools attending. The Panthers narrowly missed the Class…
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Pallottine Foundation grants to benefit Martin and Mingo counties
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Huntington, W.Va. — The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Healthy Communities Initiative grants. A total of 98 nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State area have been awarded over $1.5 million in grants to address health and wellness challenges. Several of the recipients serve Martin and Mingo…
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Tug Valley softball, baseball players receive postseason honors
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School turned in another successful softball season this spring as reflected in the Class A All-State selections. Freshman shortstop/pitcher Bailee Hall was a First-Team All-State pick, while junior third baseman Amelya Wellman was an Honorable Mention selection. Hall, the younger sister to former All-State…
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Mingo County Arrests
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith’s Department reported the following arrests: Willie W. McCoy of Beech Creek was arrested Tuesday by Sgt C. Endicott, Cpl E. Williams and Cpl M.J. Mounts for entering without breaking, petit larceny and an outstanding family court capias. Billie Coleman of Baisden was arrested Monday in connection with…
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West Virginia state police officer killed, suspect in custody in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Update 6/7/2023 @1 a.m. MATEWAN, W.Va. — Responding to a call of shots fired tragically ended the life of a West Virginia State Police sergeant Friday. Mingo County 911 received a call around 3:30 p.m. reporting a shooting on Beech Creek in Matewan. Two state troopers responded to the scene, with Sgt.…
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