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Warfield gears up for annual Easter egg hunt with a call for donations
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — As the Easter season approaches, the City of Warfield is preparing for its annual Easter egg hunt scheduled for March 30. Mayor Mike Hinkle is leading the charge, reaching out to businesses and community members for donations to ensure the event is a success. The Easter egg hunt…
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Robinson to lead MCMS baseball
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School welcomed Vernon Robinson as head coach of the baseball team. Robinson has extensive experience in the game of baseball, having played in high school at both Lawrence County and Sheldon Clark. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 and is the JAG teacher at MCMS.…
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Martin County Middle School romps Paintsville, overcomes Louisa
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School Cardinals boys basketball team romped Paintsville 47-25 on Eighth Grade Night Jan. 25 at home, then knocked off Louisa 49-41 in the Rise Above Classic played Jan. 27 at the Booth Center in Inez. Below is a recap of both games. MCMS 47,…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary. Star students are Kobe Adkins, Regan Baisden, Kyle Evans, Kami Fletcher, Payzlee Fletcher, Jace Jude, Reighlynn Judd, Adam May, Pailyn Maynard, McKenna Meade, Emma Nichols, Payden Hodge and Braydin Sheppard. Head Start Students of the Month are…
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Three busted for drugs at Dempsey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County deputies arrested three individuals on drug charges Monday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The officers went to the location after receiving an anonymous narcotics trafficking tip and information that a suspect with several active warrants was on the premises. Upon arrival, the homeowner, Lucille Mills, 47,…
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Tiller named volleyball coach at Martin County Middle School
WARFIELD — Brittany Tiller is the new head coach for the Martin County Middle School volleyball program. Tiller, a 2011 Sheldon Clark High School graduate, was a center fielder in softball and setter in volleyball during her high school years. She brings a wealth of athletic experience to the program. “As a former volleyball player,…
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Eden sweeps county basketball tournaments
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Eden Elementary swept the Martin County boys elementary basketball tournaments, winning the A, B- and C-team championships. Eden coach BJ Endicott was proud of his three teams, saying, “Our kids worked hard all season and it paid off for them.” The tournaments, organized by elementary athletic director John…
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Reports of trio smoking meth inside a truck leads to arrests at Family Dollar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Reports of a trio smoking meth inside a white truck at Family Dollar in Warfield led to their arrest on various drug-related charges Thursday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Dingess, West Virginia, residents Marlo Vance, 68, Douglas Sparks, 54, and Lisa Baisden, 58. Upon arrival at Family…
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Revival starts Thursday at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Well of Inez is hosting a revival at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Warfield Park. They will hand out boxes to the children at Dempsey at 1 p.m. Saturday and Riverside at 1 p.m. Friday. They will be ministering prayer to the communities as well during that time. The Well…