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Alleged killer denied bond
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Circuit Judge Miki Thompson stood firm on her continued denial of bond for the alleged killer of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, through his attorney, Shawn Bayliss, had filed a petition for bond with conditions that would allow…
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Former Williamson police chief sues city over alleged retaliation for FBI whistleblowing
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In a lawsuit filed Nov. 6, Grady Paul Dotson, the former Police Chief of Williamson, alleges that he faced demotion and a salary reduction as a consequence of revealing evidence of financial misconduct by city officials to the FBI. The lawsuit targets the City of Williamson for…
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Mingo County indictment charges range from murder to drugs
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County grand jury returned 28 true bills against 26 individuals Sept. 28. Charges ranged from murder to grand larceny and drugs. Alex Dwayne Likens, 37, of Ragland, stands indicted for first-degree murder and being a person prohibited to be in possession of a firearm. Likens…
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Martin County Middle School dominates Williamson
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Martin County Middle School dominated Williamson 32-16 in a road game Thursday. The Cardinals showcased their skills on both offense and defense. Quarterback Bryson Dials displayed pinpoint accuracy, completing 3 of 4 passes for 82 yards. Jeremy Bentley led the charge in the running game. Bentley carried…
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Historic building in Williamson destroyed by fire; arson suspected
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A fire that destroyed a historic business in Williamson Monday is considered suspicious. The Williamson Fire Department was dispatched to a fully involved fire at the old Mingo Lime and Lumber Company on West Second Avenue near the Serenity Point Rehabilitation building, formally the Sycamore Inn. Firefighters arrived to…
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Police make arrest in Department of Highways burglary
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) made an arrest in the burglary of the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) office located on U.S. 119 at Millers Creek. James Robinson, 51, of the Lake area in Boone County, was arrested by West Virginia State (WVSP) Police Trooper…
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Suspect in West Virginia trooper murder to undergo mental evaluation
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The court date for the man accused of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard was postponed earlier this week so he could undergo a mental competency evaluation. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, was due back in court Tuesday, but the postponement was announced Monday. Kennedy faces a…
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Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces Induction Class 2023
WILLIAMSON W.Va. – The board of directors of the Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced their plans for the Hall of Fame’s 26th Annual Induction Weekend and the members of their Induction Class of 2023. The Williamson Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its 26th Annual Induction Weekend Aug. 4 and 5. The…
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Mingo County Arrests
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith’s Department reported the following arrests: Willie W. McCoy of Beech Creek was arrested Tuesday by Sgt C. Endicott, Cpl E. Williams and Cpl M.J. Mounts for entering without breaking, petit larceny and an outstanding family court capias. Billie Coleman of Baisden was arrested Monday in connection with…
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Logan County lawyer arrested in Mingo County
Charges include impersonation of an officer, DUI BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A well-known Logan County lawyer and former prosecuting attorney was arrested for impersonation of a law enforcement officer and driving under the influence, according to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department. Mark E. Hobbs, 69, as well as Joanna Deloach, of…
