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Breaking News: Authorities searching Tug River for missing Johnson County man
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN UPDATED 7 p.m. 12/30/2024 WARFIELD — Authorities are searching the Tug River in the Warfield and Route 292 area for a missing Johnson County man, officials said Monday morning. David Blevins Jr. of Staffordsville, described as 5-foot-11, 155 pounds and in his late 40s, was reported missing Dec. 19 by…
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Woman arrested after daughter arrives at school with bruised eye
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Martin County woman was charged with child abuse after her daughter arrived at school with a bruised eye, police said. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Garnett Scott, 36, of Lovely, at Warfield Elementary School around 2 p.m. Dec. 17. The officer…
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Pure joy
Happy children shared smiles and Christmas wishes with Santa during Warfield City Hall’s annual Visit With Santa. The city presented every child with gifts. Be sure to check out our Visit With Santa photo gallery inside this week’s newspaper. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Warfield Elementary hosts annual science fair
Warfield Elementary School hosted its annual science fair this week exhibiting the hard work and creativity of its fourth and fifth grade students. Projects covered a range of scientific disciplines with top prizes awarded in Physical Science, Earth Science and Life Science categories. Fourth grader Harper Lawson claimed the overall prize, impressing judges with a…
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Martin County Middle picks up four wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School opened the boys basketball season at 4-3 under head coach Michael Coleman. With a roster full of athleticism and talent, the youthful squad has potential. “I knew coming into the year we were going to have some growing pains due to being very…
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Martin County Middle School hosts successful science fair
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently held its annual 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair on Nov. 18 and 19, marking two days of exploration, innovation, and academic excellence. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all…
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MCMS Beta Club spreads holiday cheer through Operation Christmas Child
WARFIELD — The Beta Club at Martin County Middle School has once again demonstrated the spirit of giving this holiday season by participating in Operation Christmas Child. This global initiative organized by Samaritan’s Purse provides shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world who might otherwise miss out on the joy of Christmas. Beta…
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Martin County Middle School announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School proudly announced its Students of the Month for October 2024. The honored students are as follows: Seventh Grade: Daylen Mills and Jason Harmon Sixth Grade: Christina Begley, Daylen Mills, Grayson Mollette, Gunner Broaddus, Hunter Phelps, Jamie Preece, Kinley Harmon, Liam Ferrel and Zoe Sammons In addition, staff member Dennis…
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Warfield man arrested after setting blaze during burn ban
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Police arrested a Martin County man after a blaze he set on his own property spiraled out of control. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested George English, 53, of Warfield, at around 3:20 p.m. Nov. 6 on Groundhog Hollow in Warfield. The sheriff reported that English set a fire during…
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MCMS Beta Club raises hurricane relief funds and spreads cheer
WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School Beta Club has been hard at work over the past few months. They have dedicated time and energy to support local and national causes. In a show of community spirit, the club raised $1,904 to help victims of Hurricane Helene at Victory Baptist Church in North Carolina. To…
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