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Drag strip again dominates conversation at MCRA meeting
For the past several months, the erratic future of the Twin Branch Drag Strip has essentially dominated discussion at the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority’s monthly meetings. To a certain degree, this extended and often hotly debated topic between agency officials and a group of racing enthusiasts has also bled...
Twin Branch sparks lively debate at Mingo County Commission
Twin Branch Motorsports Complex again took center stage and resulted in a heated discussion during the Mingo County Commission’s May 21 meeting. The discussion began when proponents of the drag strip, who attended the meeting, raised questions regarding a DBA (doing business as) filing under the name "Twin Branch Motorsports Complex."
Wolfpack secures third straight Mingo County baseball title
WILLIAMSON – It was a heck of a year for Williamson Middle School boys' athletics. Back in the fall, the Wolfpack won the Mingo County football championship. In February, the Williamson boys' basketball team won the county title. Then last Thursday, May 9, the Wolfpack baseball team finished off...
Mingo Central’s Slone, Thomason ink with UPike
NEWTOWN – The biggest thrill for an educator or a coach is to see his or her athletes move on to the next level to further their education and athletic playing career. That day came into fruition on Monday, May 13, as two more Mingo Central High School athletes signed national letters of intents.
Mount Olive holds off Blair for 4th straight win - Girls lacrosse recap
Mount Olive held off a second-half rally from Blair to hang on for a 6-5 win in Blairstown. Maggie Tilves, Isabella Moschello and Jenna Scheuten each scored twice for Mount Olive (10-3), led 5-1 at the break. Kaitlin Shaw provided two assists and Alexa Hahn finished with six saves. If...
Lady Rangers nine-peat as county champions
DELBARTON – Winning two or three championships in a row is considered a major accomplishment in the sports world. That's what the Lenore Middle School softball team did on Friday, May 3 as the Lady Rangers captured their ninth straight Mingo County Softball Championship after LMS blanked Williamson Middle School, 12-0, at Blevins Field in Delbarton.
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