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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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Logan County couple arrested in Mingo
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer VARNEY - A single vehicle accident ended with the driver and her passenger, who are husband and wife, being placed under arrest for reasons of DUI and possession of a controlled substance. According to the criminal complaint filed by Mingo County Sheriff’s Deputies N.A. Glanden and J.R. Fitch, Samantha Nelson, 39, of Cora, was operating a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze when she lost control and ended up in a ditch on H...
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ATV accident on H.M. Trail System injures one
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer DELBARTON - A couple visiting the Tug Valley area who had spent several days enjoying the Hatfield and McCoy ATV Trail System ended their vacation with a trip to the hospital after the male was injured in an all-terrain accident. According to information providers by a Trail Ranger and EMS personnel that responded to the scene, Larry Kamerer, 65, of Mims, Florida, was attempting to maneuver a four-wheeler dow...
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<p>Submitted Photo</p><p>This state of the art water slide flume system will be installed at the Williamson Municipal Swimming Pool Complex before the end of the 2013 season if plans go accordingly. The slide will be approximately 35 ft. wide and nearly 30 ft. tall and is projected to be the most exciting of it&#8217;s kind in Southern WV. The purchase is a joint venture between the Williamson Board of Parks and Recreation and the Mingo County Commission.</p>
Board of Parks and Rec announces projects
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WEST WILLIAMSON — The Williamson Board of Parks and Recreation (WBPR) announces exciting projects that will be completed within the next 120 days. Pierce Whitt, the Director of the WBPR told the Daily News that the communities in Mingo County and guests visiting the area are going to see several projects come to completion in the very near future. All of these projects will be taking place at the Williamson M...
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<p>Photo Courtesy of the Mingo County Commission</p><p>This 25-foot long, handicap-accessible floating dock will soon be installed at Laurel Lake. The dock and its gangway were purchased by the Mingo County Commission as part of a county-wide effort to upgrade recreational facilities and parks.</p>
MCC purchases fishing pier for Laurel Lake
Special to the Daily News LENORE — Fisherman looking to cast their lines into Laurel Lake will soon be able to do so from a brand new dock, courtesy of the Mingo County Commission (MCC). The aluminum floating dock and gangway, manufactured by Gator Dock, is currently being installed. Measuring eight feet wide and 25 feet long, the pier is handicap-accessible. The pier is one of several recreational projects throughout the county being sup...
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Gilbert council talks water, skirmish, WOW
Chad Abshire Staff Writer GILBERT — The Gilbert Town Council met briefly Monday evening and discussed a small number of topics. Mayor Vivian Livingood updated the council about the town’s April Civil War Reenactment, “The Skirmish On the River,” saying it was “awesome.” “It doubled in size,” Livingood said. “Everyone said they would come back. There were at least 150 actors and volunteers participating.” She also said that she belie...
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<p>Kyle Lovern/Daily News</p><p>The new Tug Valley Chamber of Board of Directors members are pictured above. They are, left to right, Charley McCoy, Adam Warren, June Blevins, David Hatfield and Scott Poole. They were announced at the chamber&#8217;s regular meeting on Monday.</p>
TVCC elects board members, officers
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor GOODY, Ky. — The Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) elected four new board members and re-elected its officers for the coming fiscal year. The organization held its monthly luncheon meeting on Monday at Giovanni’s located at the South Side Mall. Charley McCoy, Scott Poole, David Hatfield and Adam Warren were voted in as the four new board members. The TVCC also replaced two board members that have not been...
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Maynard to be arraigned for sheriff’s death
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — The man accused of fatally shooting Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum will make his first court appearance on Wednesday, following a lengthy hospital stay. Mingo County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Sparks told the Daily News that 37-year-old Tennis Melvin Maynard, of Ragland, will be arraigned in Cabell County on Wednesday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. He was indicted last month on charges stemming from t...
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