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Facing Hunger Foodbank mobile pantry schedule update
Facing Hunger Foodbank has announced mobile pantry distribution dates for the remainder of June in Kentucky and West Virginia. The mobile pantry will stop at the Greenup County Fairgrounds, 1538 E. Main St., Greenup, on June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. The next distribution will be June 19 in Lawrence County at Walnut Grove…
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Tresa (Stevens) Marcum Obituary
Tresa (Stevens) Marcum 1956—2026 Tresa (Stevens) Marcum, 70, of Huntington, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born April 19, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Polly Mae (Johnson) Stevens. In addition to her parents,…
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West Virginia loosens student-athlete transfer rules for immediate eligibility
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new West Virginia law will allow certain high school student-athletes to transfer schools without losing immediate athletic eligibility. Gov. Patrick Morrisey approved the measure March 31, and it takes effect June 11. Under the new law, a student may make a one-time transfer during the ninth or 10th…
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Kermit water tank replacement funded in $9.5 million AMLER grant announcement
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $9.5 million Friday in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding for five water and sewer infrastructure projects in Mingo and McDowell counties, including $1.26 million to replace the Town of Kermit’s failing water storage tank. Kermit’s 110,000-gallon tank developed multiple perforations and was flagged…
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Tug Valley well represented on All-State football team
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School football team landed four players on the Class A All-State Team. The West Virginia Sports Writers Association votes on the All-State teams. They released the results Dec. 8. Tug senior defensive back Bryson Elia was named to the First Team Defense, while junior linebacker…
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West Virginia state baseball tourney will be in Huntington
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Jack Cook Field at Marshall University will host the West Virginia state baseball championships from 2026 through 2028 with an option for 2029, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission announced Monday. The decision followed a statewide bid process in which communities submitted proposals to host the event. The WVSSAC board of…
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Mingo County PSD receives grant for water treatment plant
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Mingo County Public Service District was one of seven water and sewer service districts in the state that were either awarded grants or received a low-interest loan by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The grants and/or loans, which were announced last week by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, are to…
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Miners laid off in southern West Virginia
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Mining companies are laying off workers in southern West Virginia with some of those affected located in Mingo County. Officials said the layoffs will take effect Aug. 2. The CV2 Mine in Fayette County will take the biggest hit, cutting 135 mining jobs and an additional 20 at the prep plant. Other…
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Tug Valley’s Ward named top administrator
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Dr. C. Douglas (Doug) Ward, Tug Valley High School principal, has been named the 2025 Administrator of the Year for West Virginia. He will be recognized for his achievement at the North-South Football Game on Saturday, June 14. “To be selected as the Administrator of the Year by the West…
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West Virginia appoints new superintendents in counties under state oversight
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s top education official announced a slate of leadership appointments May 23 for school districts currently under state control. The move signals a renewed emphasis on academic outcomes in the affected counties. State Superintendent Michele Blatt named four superintendents to lead districts where the West Virginia Board of…
