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Pike County substitute teacher arrested for rape
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A full-time substitute teacher with the Pike County school district was arrested on a charge of third-degree rape. Hunter Plymale, 25, of Kimper, was taken into custody Nov. 13 by troopers at Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post 9 after an investigation into allegations he committed rape in June…
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Community gears up for A Warfield Park Christmas
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The community is invited to come together for the 2023 A Warfield Park Christmas Dec. 10 to relive past Christmas joys and create new memories with family and friends. Brionna Shrum, a Warfield resident, has collaborated with District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman, Lori Workman, residents, officials, churches, and…
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Former Williamson police chief sues city over alleged retaliation for FBI whistleblowing
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In a lawsuit filed Nov. 6, Grady Paul Dotson, the former Police Chief of Williamson, alleges that he faced demotion and a salary reduction as a consequence of revealing evidence of financial misconduct by city officials to the FBI. The lawsuit targets the City of Williamson for…
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Christmas Extravaganza to accommodate over 400 families
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Christian Help is preparing for its Christmas Extravaganza that is aimed to accommodate 400 families in Mingo and Martin counties. The event is set for Dec. 16 at the old Kermit gymnasium and aims to provide parents with the joy of giving their children a memorable Christmas.…
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Bodies of trapped workers recovered from Pontiki coal tipple collapse
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Martin County Judge Executive, Lon Lafferty, announced late Friday afternoon that the body of Alvin Nees, 57, had been successfully recovered from beneath tons of steel and concrete that resulted from a coal tipple collapse at the former Pontiki preparation plant on Wolf Creek in Pilgrim Oct. 31.…
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Forest fires shut down Hatfield-McCoy Trail System
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — As the West Virginia Forestry Division and volunteer firefighters from across Mingo County fight to extinguish the flames and curtail spreading, active fires on Buffalo Mountain near the community of Chattaroy have forced a temporary closure of portions of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. “Safety is and will…
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Widow’s Heart helps Horn and other women rise above grief
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — To say, “I understand how you’re feeling,” with any truth, one must have experienced a similar pain or loss in their own life. One Inez woman understands the grief of losing a husband and has formed a support group, Widow’s Heart, that is bringing comfort to many grieving the loss…
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride attracts riders from multiple states
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — All-terrain riders from as far away as Michigan spent Saturday soaking up the glorious colors of fall and scenic views in the hills and hollows of Martin County. They rode alongside the family of the late Victor Slone, who established a never-ending commitment to bringing a trail system…
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Social media threat causes alarm in Kentucky counties; confusion laid to rest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A social media post containing what was perceived as a threat against a school identified only as “MC high school” caused alarm in both Martin and Magoffin counties Monday and Tuesday. After investigating, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk determined the post was referring to Magoffin County High School,…
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Inez author unveils her touching journey in ‘A Widow’s Heart’
Upcoming book signing Nov. 10 in Inez BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez author Anna J. Horn is set to host a book signing event Nov. 10 for her new publication, “A Widow’s Heart: Suffering in Silence.” The event will be held at Shufflin’ Café on Main Street, Inez, from 5 p.m. to…
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