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Mingo man facing attempted murder
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly purposely crashed his vehicle into a female’s car, causing extensive damage and injuries. According to Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith, Tyler May, 31, of Meador, was involved in what was first believed to be…
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Santa Claus is coming to Warfield City Hall
Officials are counting on the community to come through for 22nd annual event BY RACHEL DOVECITIZEN STAFF WARFIELD — Santa Claus is coming to Warfield City Hall at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, bringing gifts for all the boys and girls. City officials hope the community will come through to make the 22nd annual event…
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Cash Express sponsors coat and food drive
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez location of Cash Express is proud to sponsor a coat, toy and nonperishable food drive for those who need a helping hand this Christmas season. Gary McNabb, regional manager for the Cash Express locations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama, speaks of the community-minded employees with the…
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Coat giveaway starts Monday at the Mountain Citizen
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the winter months approaching, the need for coats becomes essential. Thanks to the delivery of approximately 150 jackets and coats from Lexington, the Mountain Citizen will host a coat giveaway Monday, Nov. 28, at its office at 20 W. Main Street in Inez. Former Tomahawk resident Katherine…
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Himler House restoration starts Nov. 30
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — Many Martin Countians have memories of the majestic Himler House perched atop the hill overlooking Beauty at the righthand fork of Buck Creek. Although the structure has fallen into disarray and a great portion has collapsed, plans are in place to begin the restoration process on the historic structure…
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Martin County schools close due to illness
BY RACHEL DOVECITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County students got an extra day off for the Thanksgiving break as illness forced administrators to cancel school for Tuesday. Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James announced that all schools would be closed after attendance dropped to 68% Monday due to widespread flu, RSV and COVID-19. “Anything below…
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Accused kidnapper extradited to Kentucky to face charges
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An accused kidnapper has been extradited from Columbus, Ohio, to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center to face charges in Martin County. Johnny Steven Kirk, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lovely, faces charges of kidnapping (causing serious injury) and second-degree assault stemming from a child abduction that occurred…
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Operation Christmas Child partners with Inez First Baptist Church
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Operation Christmas Child continues to brighten the lives of children around the globe by collecting shoeboxes filled with small gifts and supplies and getting them into the hands that need them. For the first time ever, a collection location is set up in Martin County. Collection time runs through…
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Holly Jolly Christmas Tea Party on tap Dec. 17 at Warfield Park
Win a trip to New York City BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The age-old southern-born tradition of attending a tea party in the company of your family, friends and neighbors has found its way to Martin County and is sure to be the talk of the town for all who attend yet another 2022…
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Students, driver injured in Magoffin school bus crash
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — A Monday morning school bus accident in Magoffin County sent 18 students and the driver to area medical centers with varying degrees of injury. Three were airlifted due to the seriousness of their conditions. The Magoffin County School District reported Monday evening that 11 students had been treated and released…
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