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Cellphones banned for Mingo schools
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Like many other counties in the region, Mingo County Schools has adopted a new cellphone policy for students. Officials released a statement on social media and other outlets last week: “All personnel electronic devices (PEDs) shall not be accessible to students for use in a classroom setting
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More tires removed from Tug Fork River
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Volunteers waded into the Tug Fork River this month to haul out hundreds of discarded tires. Their efforts continue a very successful program that has transformed stretches of the waterway over the last few summers. Friends of Tug Fork River organized two recent “Tire Tug of War”
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Cause for Paws 5K rescheduled for April 19
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — Massive flooding in the Tug Valley forced organizers to delay the 2025 Cause for Paws 5K/1 Mile Walk, which typically takes place in February. The Tug Valley Road Runners Club presents the race each year with support from local businesses and individuals. Proceeds benefit Save Our Strays (SOS) Animal Rescue,
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Mingo County among four declared major disaster areas
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Mingo County is one of the four counties in West Virginia to have a major disaster declaration approved by the Trump Administration. Some residents felt it took too long. However, officials say that sometimes it takes time to get the paperwork and other necessary documents finished
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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
