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Warfield officials sworn in
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The City of Warfield’s elected officials were sworn in Thursday before the city’s monthly meeting. Mayor Mike Hinkle and Commissioners Davey Bell, David Bell, Crystal Bell and John Sammons took the oath of office. Hinkle, a former city commissioner, was unopposed in the mayoral race in November. He replaces…
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MCMS knocks off Fort Gay 67-62
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School defeated the Fort Gay Vikings 67-62 in boys middle school basketball action Dec. 12 in Warfield. This would be the last home game for Martin County Middle School Cardinals eighth graders Bryson Osborne, Jarred Haney, Liam Fields, Dylan Yates, Knox Maynard and Asian Burke. Coaches…
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Two arrested for domestic violence
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Two residents were arrested for alleged domestic violence at Riverside Apartments at Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched Friday to the apartment complex after a fight between a male and female was reported to 911. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, and…
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Taylor named Red Cross ‘Volunteer of the Year’
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Countless hours of dedication to assisting when disasters occur has garnered a Warfield man the prestigious Red Cross Volunteer of the Year award. Jamie Taylor has almost seven years to his credit as a volunteer for the Red Cross Eastern Kentucky Chapter. He has been deployed on nearly 70…
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Christmas in the Park is this weekend in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Following the tradition of years gone by, the Warfield Park Community Center board and dedicated volunteers are making final preparations for the annual Christmas in the Park scheduled for this weekend. Board chairperson Denise Chaffins has released a schedule of activities. “This year’s event will be the best yet,”…
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WES brings home academic medals
Warfield Elementary School’s academic and quick recall teams participated in the Governor’s Cup and returned with several wins Saturday. The academic team placed fourth overall, while the quick recall team finished in third place. Jazlynn Jude finished fifth in math. Isaac Ward took second place in social studies and fourth in science. Laken Blevins brought…
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Traffic stop turns into meth bust
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A police traffic stop turned into a meth bust Saturday in Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s deputy David Adams pulled over a car for an inadequate muffler at about 10:30 p.m. and arrested the driver for a bench warrant and driving on a DUI-suspended license. When Frankie L. Maynard, 46,…
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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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MCMS announces students and staff of the month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently announced its students and staff of the month. Star students include Carlee Massie, Ryland Messer, Knox Maynard, Cameron Davis, Jonathan Cline, Brandon Wells, Niklas Davis, Jordyn Mollett, Laina Jewell, Aaliyah Carter, Emily Collins, Jackson Pack, Spencer Workman and Dylan Hale. Staff of the month include Samantha Maynard, Jordyn…
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MCMS opens season with win
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD – The Martin County Middle School boys basketball team opened their season on Nov. 1 in Warfield, Ky. Bryson Dials dropped 32 points to lead the Cards to a 70-47 win against Elkhorn. The team lost a close contest to May Valley 72-68 and Shelby Valley 33-60. “We are young…