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Near record level for Tug causes major flooding
Three drowning deaths in Pike County BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The region is still recuperating from major flooding along the Tug Fork River and its tributaries in Mingo County. This past weekend’s flooding is the second worse in the Tug Valley’s history, only beaten by a couple of feet by the…
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Kermit wins Mingo County Middle School championship
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Kermit Blue Devils won the Mingo County Middle School Boys Basketball championship Thursday 53-45, beating the defending champion Williamson Wolfpack at the Williamson Fieldhouse. Kermit is coached by former Tug Valley All-State guard Mikey Newsome in his first year as coach of the Blue Devils. “I watched a…
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Hook, line & Williamson Fieldhouse: Fishing Expo is back
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Those who have a thing for tackle and a passion for fishing poles should mark their calendars. On Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Williamson Parks Commission and Friends of the Tug Fork River are bringing back their 5th Annual Fishing Expo—and this year, they are going bigger. “Come…
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Williamson man arrested for attempted murder
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Police arrested a Williamson man Jan. 20 on charges of attempted murder and two counts of wanton endangerment after an altercation at his father’s home. Leonard Isaiah Young Jr., 27, faces additional charges of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, domestic assault, brandishing a weapon, and…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout returns to Williamson
Tug Valley, Martin County play both nights BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mark your calendars: The 23rd Annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout is set to electrify the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Feb. 7 and 8. Organizer Mark Whitt unveiled the lineup Thursday, promising 11 thrilling games across two action-packed days. Clintwood JOD Mining returns…
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Tug Valley wins in OT over Pike Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers defeated the Pike County Central Hawks 67-64 in a hard-fought overtime thriller in the Coalfields Legends Classic. The two teams battled at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Thursday, Dec. 19. “We were a little lucky to pull that one out,” said TV head…
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Historic Williamson Fieldhouse gets new floor design
Ribbon cutting held to unveil new look BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The historic Williamson Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic basketball facilities in the region and the state of West Virginia. The Williamson Board of Parks and Recreation (WPBR) hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2 to unveil a new…
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Mike Casey wins Williamson mayoral race
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mike Casey, who has been serving as interim mayor for the City of Williamson, was elected to that seat Tuesday, Nov. 5. Casey defeated challenger Joe Lycan by 532 votes to 257 votes. Before being appointed interim mayor, Casey had been serving as a City Councilman for Ward 4,…
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Casey appointed to Williamson mayor seat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Williamson City Council voted 2-1-1 to appoint Mike Casey as mayor on Friday. Casey abstained from the vote as he was serving as councilman in Ward 4. Councilman Stuart Hight gave the one opposing vote. Councilmen Ralph Hall and Bill Burgett voted in favor of naming Casey, who…
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Kermit resident Steven Kominar appointed to Mingo County BOE
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has filled a vacancy on the Mingo County Board of Education. Blatt announced the appointment Friday of K. Steven Kominar, effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the resignation of James Baisden in March. Kominar, a resident of Kermit, is a former member of…
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