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Litter Enforcement cracking down on violators
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — If you are guilty of dumping your trash illegally, not paying for garbage removal services, having excessive garbage on your property or littering the highways, beware that Mingo County Litter Enforcement officers are hot on your trail. “Litter and illegal dumping is not something we’re taking lightly,” stated Enforcement Officer N. Hatfield. “The residents of Mingo County should take pride in th...
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Breaking News: Mingo County Sheriff murdered
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writers WILLIAMSON - Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum has been shot and killed in downtown Williamson right by the underpass on Harvey Street. Crum was in his vehicle, witnesses say, when a male drove up to a parking lot on 3rd Avenue, exited his vehicle, walked to Crum’s SUV, and shot him point blank. Law enforcement officers were in pursuit of a suspect near Delbarton soon after the shooting. Mingo County ...
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Delegate supports miner’s rights
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer CHARLESTON — Thousands of miners convened on Charleston yesterday to protest Patriot Coal Corporation’s bankruptcy. Patriot Coal has come under scrutiny recently because they are trying to cut its legacy costs by no longer providing benefits to retired union miners. The company is currently undergoing bankruptcy reorganization. The United Mine Workers of America held a rally at the Civic Center, and then marc...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>Participants from across the Tug Valley, as well as from all over the region, including representatives from as far as the Charleston area and even into North Carolina, came the weekend workshops to learn about a variety of topics.</p>
WRA, MCDC host permaculture workshop
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — The Williamson Redevelopment Authority, in conjunction with the Mingo County Diabetes Coalition, hosted a two-day permaculture workshop this past weekend at the Mingo County Orchard and Williamson Community gardens. It all started at noon on Friday, March 29, where around 30 people gathered at the Mingo County Orchard to learn techniques from permaculture designers of the We Are All Farmers Permacu...
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<p>Julia R Goad|Daily News</p><p>Mingo Sheriff Eugene Crum was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Williamson.</p>
Sheriff Eugene Crum shot, killed in downtown Williamson
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writers WILLIAMSON - Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum has been shot and killed in downtown Williamson right by the underpass on Harvey Street. Crum was in his vehicle, witnesses say, when a male drove up to a parking lot on 3rd Avenue, exited his vehicle, walked to Crum’s SUV, and shot him point blank. Law enforcement officers were in pursuit of a suspect near Delbarton soon after the shooting. Mingo County ...
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Kermit students visit Capitol
Rachel Daldwin Staff Writer CHARLESTON — More than 70 students, teachers and administrators from the Kermit K-8 School visited the State Capitol complex Tuesday to learn more about the legislative process. Delegates Justin Marcum (D-Mingo) and H.K. White (D-Mingo) were on hand to welcome the students into the House Chamber. “It’s always encouraging to see kids interested in the lawmaking process,” Marcum said, “Learning about local go...
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<p>H. Truman Chafin</p>
Chafin pushing bill to help fire departments
Kyle Lovern Sports Editor CHARLESTON – Mingo County State Senator Truman Chafin is pushing a bill that would amend the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies to one percent. This surcharge would benefit volunteer and part-time fire departments in West Virginia. The Senate Bill is No. 483 and Chafin said it would help rural counties like Mingo with funding for fire departments. Just last Saturday voters in Mingo County did n...
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Walk With Ease to be offered in Mingo
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON – Get ready to get walking. Beginning April 29, The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program will be offered at local churches and senior citizens centers across Mingo County. Hosted by the Mingo County Diabetes Coalition (MCDC), Walk With Ease is a structured walking program that teaches participants how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life. The program is designed to ...
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ARH employees approve 3-year labor contract
Rachel Daldwin Staff Writer SOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) employees represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) voted Friday to ratify a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. ARH System Director of Employee and Labor Relations Julius Pearson said employees ratified the agreement, which was tentatively agreed upon by ARH and the USW on Tuesday, March 26, after the parties worked diligently for s...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>This Chevrolet Gladiator Van and Toyota Tacoma truck were involved in a collision Monday afternoon at the cut-thru on U.S. 119 in Williamson. Both drivers had to transported to area hospitals to receive treatment for injuries they sustained. No citations have been tendered thus far in the investigation, pending statements from those involved.</p>
2-vehicle accident results in injuries
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — A Monday afternoon accident sent the drivers of both vehicles involved to hospital emergency rooms, following a collision at the cut-thru on U.S. Rt. 119, which has been the location of numerous wrecks over the period of a few months. The Williamson Fire Department (WFD), Police Department (WPD) and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene and discovered two males with injuries. A...
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<p>Ricky Ashley</p>
Fugitive from justice arrested at local business
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer GOODY, Ky. — A Belfry man who was later identified by law enforcement as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Indiana was taken into custody at the South Williamson Walmart Super Center Saturday evening, after police were called to investigate complaints that the defendant was allegedly stalking a teenage girl inside the business and had become involved in a verbal confrontation with the female’s step-moth...
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Rachel Baldwin/Daily News Mae Stallard, pictured here as the King Coal Festival Parade Grand Marshal in 2012 is currently in the UK Medical Center in the intensive care unit after being stricken ill this past Tuesday evening. Stallard is a much loved resident of the City of Williamson, having devoted many years to serving the local community.
Williamson Icon stricken ill; in serious condition
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - Tuesday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., one of Williamson’s most loved, respected and admired residents experienced a sudden illness, and was rushed to the Emergency Room of the Williamson Memorial Hospital (WMH) within minutes of leaving a meeting of the Action in Mingo Group (AIM), of which she serves as the President. Mae Stallard, a retired educator, civic leader, Sunday school teacher, a...
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State’s top GeoCacher lives in Williamson
Staff Report Williamson resident and business owner, Wendy H. Baisden, has risen to the top of her sport, at least in West Virginia. Wendy is a participant in the growing sport of GeoCaching and her current total of “caches” found puts her at the top spot in West Virginia. She became an enthusiast of the sport roughly three years ago and has risen in the ranks of the nearly 5,000 state participants to gain this prestigious honor. She no...
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Child poverty issue: domestic violence
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer (EDITOR’S NOTE: A group of local groups and civic organizations have come together to help address the issue of child poverty. The West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition has created a list of the top ten issues that affect children living in poverty in the state. The first five of those issues were: healthcare for working families, family violence, child care costs, healthy lifestyles and prison...
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<p>Kentucky Power&#8217;s expects to stop burning coal at the Big Sandy Power Plant by 2015.</p>
Ky. Power seeks Big Sandy replacement
Ralph B. Davis Civitas News Service LOUISA, Ky. — A plan announced Thursday would spell the end of coal being burned for electricity in the Big Sandy region. Kentucky Power is seeking proposals to replace the electric generation capabilities of its Unit 1 generator at the Big Sandy Power Plant, which is scheduled for retirement in June 2015. The utility has long planned to shutter its older and smaller Unit 1 generator, which produces...
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