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Family faces killer as judge imposes life with no mercy
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Matewan man convicted of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard as the trooper prayed for his life, will spend the rest of his own life in prison with no possibility of parole. Mingo County Circuit Judge Joshua Butcher imposed the life sentence without mercy…
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WHS Athletic Hall of Fame 2026 inductions
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced its inductees for the Class of 2026. The 2026 class, which will be the 29th group enshrined alongside other Wolfpack greats, will induct four new members. The four members of the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class…
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Arrests reported by the Mingo County Magistrate Court, Southwestern Regional Jail and area law enforcement agencies include charges ranging from domestic violence and drug offenses to grand larceny, child concealment and probation violations. Timothy Dale Mahon, 58, was arrested June 20 on charges of driving revoked for DUI and…
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Mingo County arrest report
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court released these criminal complaints and arrest reports by various law enforcement agencies this past week. Panda Sue Bryant, 40, of Williamson, was charged with public intoxication, being a pedestrian in the roadway and obstructing an officer. She was arrested April 2 by SP Trooper…
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Free waste tire drop-off April 18 in Mingo County
West Virginia residents will have a free opportunity to dispose of old tires as part of Mingo County’s countywide cleanup campaign. Friends of the Tug Fork River announced it will open its free waste tire disposal trailer Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamson Water Plant parking lot, 317 E.…
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Mingo County arrests for week of March 15
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s office released these arrests and criminal complaints from various law enforcement agencies. Bryandon Standridge, 41, of Matewan, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty. He was arrested by Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Deputies J. May and M. Tiller. Riley George Burton,…
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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,…
