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Woman identified, arrest made after body found in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police have identified the woman whose body was found in Lincoln County and made an arrest in the case. Marissa Brandjes of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was found at Taunton Way off Frances Creek Road near Harts, West Virginia, on Monday, June 24.
Former Martin County man fatally shot in Lenore, police investigating
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Martin County, Kentucky, resident was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged...
Lady Panthers reveal 2024-25 basketball schedule
NAUGATUCK – It's looking to be a good year for the Tug Valley High School girls' basketball team for the upcoming round ball season. The Lady Panthers will certainly be put to the test as Tug Valley has revealed its 2024-25 basketball schedule. Coach Seth Ooten said one game...
Week Six Grid Spotlight: Tug to play at rival Rebels, Miners host Scott
It's rivalry week in Week 6 of the 2024 high school football season on Oct. 4 as the Tug Valley Panthers are set to travel north on US 52 to take on the Tolsia Rebels at Glenhayes. That same night, the Mingo Central Miners will be home atop Miner Mountain...
Logan Social Security office to temporarily close
LOGAN – The Social Security Office at the Fountain Place Mall will temporarily close for an 11-day period beginning next week. The office, located at 1103 George Kostas Drive in Logan, will be closed from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 26 in order to undergo required maintenance. The office will reopen Monday, July 29.
Man council donates three surplus vehicles to McDowell County fire department
MAN – The Man Town Council approved the donation of three surplus vehicles to a rural fire department in McDowell County during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 8. The three vehicles – a 2014 Jeep, a 2012 Kawasaki Mule side-by-side, and a 2008 truck – will be...
The Mingo County shooting victim has been identified by the West Virginia State Police
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va – West Virginia State Police have disclosed the identify of a man who was fatally shot during a heated argument in Mingo County on Friday morning. Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, was slain at a residence between the Lenore and Naugatuck neighborhoods shortly after 5 a.m., according to a State Police press release.
Smoke detectors may have saved lives in Logan fire
LOGAN, W.Va. — Logan firefighters say working smoke detectors may have saved lives in an early Saturday morning structure fire. The fire was reported a 2:22 a.m. Saturday on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area of Logan. Those who were inside the home at the time told firefighters that...
Logan firefighters battle residential blaze
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Firefighters fought a blaze in Logan has left a mobile home damaged after it was engulfed in flames early Saturday morning. According to the City of Logan County Fire Department reports of the fire came in about 2:30 a.m. and firefighters were dispatched to a double wide along Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area where the structure was fully engulfed from its rear.
Elkins: Miners to be challenged in new regional format
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team hopes to turn the corner next season but it won't be easy. With the new “Super Regional” format implemented by the WVSSAC for the 2024-25 season and for the next three seasons, the Miners will have an even tougher climb in the road to Charleston.
Incoming Tug freshman Lackey tosses no-hitter for summer Tsunami team
A trio of Tug Valley High School softball players (two former and one upcoming) are staying busy this summer with the Tsunami 18-and-under travel ball team. Recently graduated Tug players Haleigh Muncy and Amelya Wellman, and incoming TVHS freshman player Emma Lackey have been active with the team. Muncy and...
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