Tag: Wilburn Preece

Kermit’s Demolition Derby promises thrills this Labor Day Weekend

BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Those searching for a thrilling experience with a dash of noise, unexpected crashes and some light-hearted banter will find the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s Demolition Derby the perfect destination. Fire Chief Wilburn “Hawky” Preece has been overjoyed by the robust turnout of attendees and competitors at the…
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Demolition Derby, Kermit Volunteer Fire Department, Kermit W.Va., Mingo County, Rachel Dove, Wilburn Preece

August 23, 2023
Kermit Swift Water Rescue team searching the river for a man in Lovely

BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Update 8/20/22 at 9:51 a.m. LOVELY — After eluding police Friday evening by jumping into the Tug River, a Lovely man was taken into custody shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Jason Fields, 37, of Lovely, at a residence on Route 292 in Lovely. Fields is…
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Kermit Volunteer Fire Department Swift Water Rescue, Kermit W.Va., Lovely KY, Rachel Dove, Sheriff John Kirk, Wilburn Preece

August 19, 2022