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Delbarton woman jailed on charges related to ATV crash
A Delbarton woman was jailed after she allegedly crashed an ATV that seriously injured two other individuals and then subsequently left the scene without rendering aid to the victims. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, at around 8 a.m. on July 13, an officer was dispatched to the scene...
Argument leads to man setting a fire, destroying home
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces charges after he set a chair and hoodie on fire, destroying a home in Boone County, after an argument with his girlfriend. On May 15, 2024, an officer responded to 9 Cooper Street in Danville, Boone County, to investigate a house fire that occurred on May 11, […]
Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
Madison man arrested on drug related charges
MADISON W.Va. (WVDN) – A man has been arrested drug related charges in Madison. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Thursday, July 18, 2024, S/Tpr. A. R. Workman of the West Virginia State Police Madison Detachment received a 911 call of a disturbance at the Boone Motor Lodge in Danville, WV. […] The post Madison man arrested on drug related charges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
Warren E. Brewer Jr., age 64 of Lenore, WV
Warren E. Brewer Jr., age 64 of Lenore, WV, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday July 19, 2024, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born April 14, 1960, in Jenkins, KY to Warren and Joyce (Evans) Brewer Sr. He was a graduate of Lenore High School and a proud member of the class of 1979. Warren spent the past 20-plus years working in the coal mines of West Virginia. In his retirement, he became a full-time papaw to his five grandchildren – spoiling them every step of the way. He was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. For the past seven years, he attended and became a member of the the Royalton Community Church.
Jones: Mingo Central looking to retire Dillon's No. 5 jersey
NEWTOWN – Jeremy Dillon's high school football career is well documented. The former Kennedy Award winner led Mingo Central to the 2016 Class AA state championship and put up video game-like numbers in two seasons with the Miners, passing for a staggering 5,699 yards and 78 touchdowns, while running for 2,551 yards and another 44 scores.
Suspect found with 29 grams of cocaine and 8 grams of fentanyl
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Police charge suspect who had 29 grams of crack cocaine and 8 grams of fentanyl. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Trooper A. R. Workman of the West Virginia State Police Madison Detachment responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at the Boone Motor Lodge in Danville, WV. Upon arrival, […]
Boone County man arrested after authorities find drugs and cash, troopers say
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Boone County man faces felony drug charges after he was caught with various amounts of drugs and $1,000 Thursday, troopers said. Jamie Osborne, 36, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver after troopers responded to a disturbance call to Boone Motor Lodge in Danville.
Central Gbr Beats Tygart Valley, Falls to Huntington in First Two of State Tourney
CHAPMANVILLE- The Central Greenbrier all-stars got off to a hot start on opening day of the state tournament in Chapmanville on Friday evening, July 19, but the following day was not as kind to the boys from Greenbrier County. East defeated Tygart Valley 14-5 on Friday before falling to Huntington 7-3 in the second game. […] The post Central Gbr Beats Tygart Valley, Falls to Huntington in First Two of State Tourney appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Preseason football games set for Miners, Panthers
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team will certainly get a tough test right out of the gate in the upcoming 2024 season. The Miners are scheduled to open up the preseason on Friday, Aug. 16 at home as Mingo Central is slated to host Kentucky state powerhouse Johnson Central at Mingo's Buck Harless Stadium in a 7 p.m. start.
Kevin's Lazy River Adventure launches July 27
RACINE - A trek down the Big Coal River has become a tradition as Kevin's Lazy River Adventure will celebrate its 17th year on July 27. Participants will float from Racine Park to Dartmont Park as the fun kicks off at 9 a.m.
‘I don’t care if the rates increase’: Alum Creek residents voice concerns over water quality
ALUM CREEK, WV (WOWK) — Neighbors in the Alum Creek area in Lincoln County have been dealing with water issues for nearly 17 years and the county Public Service District (PSD) says most of the problems stem from outdated infrastructure. “We’re applying for other grants and stuff to try and get these lines replaced through […]
Over 100 turn out for Mingo Central Youth Football Camp
NEWTOWN — The Mingo Central football team held their annual Youth Football Camp on Saturday at James H. "Buck" Harless Stadium. Second year Mingo head coach David Jones was pleased with the turnout once again this year as over 100 local youngsters between grades K-8 came out for the camp.
Comella Baisden Obituary
Comella Baisden, 74, of Dingess, West Virginia, passed away after a short illness Monday, July 15, 2024 at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1949 in Dingess to the late James W. Baisden and Gracie Messser Baisden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one...
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