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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…
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Warfield students compete in science fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School Science Fair 2023-2024 is in the books. Students competed in Physical Science and Earth Science and were judged by students and staff from Martin County High School. WES staff said they are proud of all the students’ hard work in the science fair, adding, “Special thanks to Ms. Ball and…
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Warfield Elementary announces November Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the November Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students are Brantley Jackson, Ainsley Hillsberg, Hadley Spence, Raelynn Maynard, Daniel James, Adalynn Hillsberg, Ayden Messer, Joseph Golden, Reagan Bgaisden, Connor Sluss, Ada Harless, Jonah Alley, Sara Maynard and Melanie Burke. WES Head Start…
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Martin County Middle off to winning start
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School boys basketball is off to an impressive start in the 2023-2024 season. The A-team defeated Johns Creek 43-36 and Lenore 54-21, while the B-team beat Paintsville 27-13. MC 43, JC 36 Despite a slow start that saw Martin County trail 18-11 after the first quarter, the…
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Christian Help establishes roots in Martin County
Hospitality house can lodge large volunteer groups BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Christian Help is the new owner of a hospitality house in Warfield and will provide lodging to volunteer groups that travel to the Tug Valley area. Rebecca Hooker, executive director of the nonprofit that was established 30 years ago to serve…
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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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Warfield Elementary announces Student Spotlight
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the Student Spotlight at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Zoey Murphy, Jasmine Shaffer, Abigail Hillsburg, Nova Mays, Kylie Messer and Kaymyn Combs.