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Obituaries 8-13-24
Hoad Ricky Adams Jr., 38, of Freeburn, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at his residence. No arrangements are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps. The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com. Mickey Adkins. With a sorrowful heart, we...
Dwight Williamson: Graveyards abounded under Logan streets
The Logan Banner did not exist when the county of Logan or the village that is now known as the town of Logan came into existence. In fact, it wasn’t until 1888 that the newspaper started being published as The Logan County Banner. The point being that there are...
Memorial softball tournament held in honor of Sgt. Cory Maynard raises money for first responder scholarships
A year after Sergeant Cory Maynard of the West Virginia State Police was shot and killed in the line of duty, the community has stepped up to honor his memory.
GFWC Open Golf Outing set for August 17
WILLIAMSON — The 8th annual golf scramble to support community projects is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, at Twin Falls Resort State Park. The 2024 GFWC Open four-man scramble will tee off at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club and its various community projects.
Teaching the most important aspects of life through sports
I just want to take a moment to talk about the emphasis we place on youth sports and the lasting effects it will have on our children. We also need to be mindful of the example we, as adults, are setting for the children we encounter through sports. When it...
Burch Middle School reveals fall football schedule
DELBARTON – Burch Middle School football Coach Zach Curry and the Bulldogs have recently released their 2024 schedule and the BMS hopes to continue the rebuilding process this fall. Burch is scheduled to open up the season on Sept. 7 at Belfry, Ky., in the Belfry Border War. The...
Fallen trooper honored with second softball tourney in Chapmanville
CHAPMANVILLE — The second annual Sgt. Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament was held at Chapmanville’s Ted Ellis Field on Saturday in honor of Maynard, a state trooper who tragically lost his life in a shooting while in the line of duty on June 2, 2023. The Biscuits,...
Man council votes to send annexation to county commission
MAN — During their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, the Man Town Council voted to move forward in the process of annexing several properties into town. The town seeks to annex four areas into the town limits — a stretch of property on the left side of Huff Creek that extends to Man Elementary and Middle School, the Southern West Virginia Health System Clinic property which extends to Man High School, a residence adjacent to Man High School, and a residence on the east end of the town.
Dawn Reed: LISTENING TO SIRI
My family gets a little nervous when I go out of town by myself. When I’m riding in the passenger seat, I never pay attention to roads, route numbers, or traffic. To keep my mind off the highway (and speedometer), I busy myself with reading, writing, crocheting, cutting paper things out, and other stuff.
First responders and locals bat for a cause at the Cory Maynard Memorial Tournament
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va (WCHS) — Sgt. Cory Maynardwas killed in the line of duty responding to a call in Mingo County in June of 2023. For the second year in a row, the Ted Ellis Baseball field in Chapmanville was filled with people honoring the West Virginia State trooper. The...
Vance, Burke lead Mingo Central's talented backs and receiver corps
NEWTOWN – If you could use two words to describe the Mingo Central High School football team's offensive backs and receivers it would be this. A third term could also be used. Dangerous. The Miners, coming off last year's 8-3 playoff season, are skilled once again in the skilled...
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