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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.
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, […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two more arrested for desecrating prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail
INEZ — Police nabbed two additional suspects involved in the desecration of the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd apprehended Brian Keith Robinette, 20, and Alexandria Riddle, 20, both from Wellington, Menifee County, around...
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...
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.
SACRILEGIOUS BUFFOONERY: MARTIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY MAN IS ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF DESECRATING RELIGIOUS OBJECT
BLASPHEMOUS FOOL: DEVON MORRIS, 24, OF INEZ KENTUCKY; WAS ARRESTED ON JULY 15, FOR SETTING FIRE TO A RELIGIOUS OBJECT ON A WALKING TRAIL IN MARTIN COUNTY, KY. IN EARLY JUNE 2024. Law enforcement have arrested a Martin County, Kentucky man who they say was one of three people responsible...
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, […]
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...
Miners' DE Strother receiving interest/offers from several colleges
NEWTOWN – Mingo Central's LeQues Strother is looking to have a big senior season this fall with the Miners' football team. Strother, a defensive end, has reportedly received interest from several colleges, including: Kentucky, West Virginia, Marshall, Penn, Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, West Liberty and others. A two-way player,...
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