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<p>photo Joshua Murphy</p><p>The Tiger Dome, former home of the Matewan Tigers, can be seen behind the banner for the future Eugene Crum Memorial Complex.</p>
STOP Coalition to lease Matewan School
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer MATEWAN - The STOP Coalition recently discussed plans to use the former Matewan High School building as a multi-functional community center. Matewan High School was closed when Mingo Central opened and Matewan Middle will close at the end of the current term, those students will attend Matewan K - 8. STOP is a drug recovery coalition, which operates Crossroads, a residential treatment facility in Gilbert. ...
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Multiple arrests in Mingo
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - Several criminal complaints were obtained from Mingo County Magistrate Court, with varying charges and law enforcement agencies making the arrests. Brian Bentley, 39, of Rawl, was arrested by Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Deputies M. Lendearo and E. Sherrill on a single charge of violating a restraining order. The complaint states that an order of protection was filed against the defen...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin|Daily News</p><p>Pictured are the 2013 Top of the Class honored by the Williamson Kiwanis Club. L-R, back row, Corey Stump, Phelps High School, Kyle Salisbury, Pike Central, Michael Smith, Omega Academy, Katelyn Newsome, Sheldon Clark, Jacob Hatfield and Paul Andrew Bevins, both of Belfry. Front row, Hannah Burkett, Sheldon Clark, Shaunda Cisco, Tug Valley, Drew Burke, Pike Central, Sydney Chapman, Mingo Central, Kansas Moore and Victoria Newsome, both of Regional Christian School.</p>
Williamson Kiwanis honors top graduates
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - The 2013 Tug Valley area top of the class, or as described by Williamson Kiwanis Club President Johnny Branch as “the best of the best”, were honored Monday evening in a special ceremony held at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technology Center (SWVCTC) Williamson Campus’ Applied Technology Center. The welcome was given to those in attendance by President Branch, and the welcome to the C...
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DUI and drug arrests made in Mingo County
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - According to criminal complaints acquired from Mingo County Magistrate Court, DUI related arrests have been on the rise lately in Mingo County, which proves that law enforcement agencies are cracking down on those that are caught operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/and or drugs. Steven Wolford, 33, of Old House Branch in Gilbert, was placed under arrest by Gilbert Police ...
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Fundraiser planned in support of Autism
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer BUFFALO MOUNTAIN - A fun-filled, family event is planned for the first weekend in June that will benefit the families of local children suffering from Autism. According to event organizer, Judith Stepp, whose son was diagnosed with the disease, a fundraiser has been planned for Sunday, June 2 nd at the Hatfield-McCoy Recreational Center, located on Buffalo Mountain on U.S. Rt. 52, from 3-5 p.m. Trophie...
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Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer BIG CREEK
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer BIG CREEK, Ky. – An accident on Ky. State Rt. 468 that occurred shortly before midnight on Sunday has claimed the life of a Sidney, Ky. resident and sent two others to a local hospital. According to information released by Pikeville Post 9 of the Kentucky State Police (KSP), they received a call of a single vehicle accident on Big Creek Road (Rt. 468) at 11:54 p.m. KSP Trooper Michael Hindman, Trooper Jas...
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House of Hope relocates to Williamson
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - A non-profit organization that was established in 2010 with a mission to eliminate hunger in the Tug Valley area has a new home within the City limits of Williamson. The “House of Hope”, a 501c3 organization that was created to provide support services to those less fortunate was formerly located in the Town of Delbarton. Although the dedicated volunteers were pleased with their surroundings, the...
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Jim Tackett, right, executive director of Forward in the Fifth, and Dr. Dessie Bowling, left, board chairman, present Rhonda Crigger of Pikeville with the 2013 Appalachian Leaders in Education (AppLE) Award in the educator early childhood category. Crigger, assistant principal at Southside Elementary School and a former preschool teacher, was presented the award at Forward in the Fifth&#8217;s Education Leadership Day and regional AppLE Awards recognition program on Monday, May 13, at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset.</span></span></span></span></p>
Forward in the Fifth recognizes Rhonda Crigger
An assistant principal at Southside Elementary School has been recognized by Forward in the Fifth for her efforts to advance education in Pike County. Rhonda Crigger, a former preschool teacher for 17 years, was presented the Appalachian Leaders in Education (AppLE) Award for her work in providing professional development activities for preschoolers and Headstart teachers in Pike County and other school districts. Crigger was awarded the ...
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Arrests made on various assault and battery charges
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - Several criminal complaints were filed over the past few days in Mingo County Magistrate Court that include arrest reports for individuals who were charged with assault and battery. Ricky Johnson, age unknown, of Baisden, was taken into custody by Mingo County Sheriff’s (MCSD) Deputy N.A. Glanden on a single count of domestic battery. According to the criminal complaint, the officer was dispatc...
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Scott wants to bring tourist attractions together
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer STONE, Ky - Bob Scott says the people of Pike and Mingo Counties do not realize the potential of the history in their backyard, and he wants to spur local groups to take advantage of that history. Scott, recently appointed board member to the Pike County Tourism Convention and Visitors Bureau, told the members of Stone Heritage that the media attention the area has received in the last year is a once-in-a-li...
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Changes in All Class Reunion announced
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - The “Williamson High School All Class Reunion” has been in the planning stage since letters first went out to alumni in December of 2012. Approximately 3000 letters were mailed with approximately 500 of those returned, and now the plans have been finalized. According to planning committee members June Blevins (Chairman) and Sherry Hatfield (Treasurer), who have worked diligently on the reunion, t...
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High Ridge Mining bringing jobs to Pike County
PIKEVILLE, Ky – High Ridge Mining, a Kentucky corporation owned by long time coal operator Bill Smith, a former vice president of Sidney Coal, has announced the development of seven deep mines in Pike County. The mine locations will be spread throughout Pike County, with locations at Big Creek, Johns Creek, and Pond Creek. According to Mr. Smith, his company will begin the hiring process in the coming months and each of the seven mines set ...
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<p>Staff Photo/Rachel Baldwin</p><p>Pictured is a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier that was rear ended while traveling on E. 3rd Avenue in Williamson on Tuesday afternoon. The driver, Brandon Bartoe, was transported to the WMH for back and shoulder injuries. Tara Beth Tincher, who was operating the car that collided with Bartoe was not injured in the accident.</p>
Two vehicle crash injures one
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer E. WILLIAMSON - A vehicle that was said to have been turning into the Williamson Towers was rear ended by the car behind him, resulting in substantial damage and minor injuries. At approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Mingo County 911 dispatched law enforcement and EMS to the accident scene on E. 3 Tara Beth Tincher, who was operating a Scion TC, slammed into the rear of a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier driven b...
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Rally in the Valley organizer speaks out
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - After receiving numerous calls concerning the statements made toward him personally when the Williamson City Council voiced their views and perception of the recently held Rally in the Valley motorcycle event, Appalachian Brotherhood Sidney, Ky. Chapters’ Public Relations Officer Paul Price has asked to set the record straight. Price and the club he is associated with had a vision to see an...
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Kermit installs caboose at memorial
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer KERMIT - The town of Kermit is looking better for summer, thanks to the efforts of the Kermit City Council. The Town has installed a retired caboose at the north end of Kermit, on the site dedicated to a memorial to the victims of a mine disaster. On January 18, 1951 the No.1 Mine at Kermit Burning Springs Collieries Company exploded. Eleven men died in the disaster, including two fathers and their sons...
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