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Early morning crash on U.S. 119 closes road
In a press release issued by the Logan County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy J. M. Miller was on a routine patrol when he came upon a motor vehicle crash on US 119 Friday morning at 5:44 am. The crash took place between Airport Road and Caney Branch on US 119 in Logan County. According to Deputy Miller, the driver of a truck was traveling northbound on U.S. 119. The driver was in the left-hand lane and drove up on the concrete berm the of m...
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Marshall pitcher Andi Williamson (14) exchanges a high-five with catcher Taylor Winton (13) during the Marshall Invitational softball tournament at Dot Hicks Field, Friday, March 1, 2013, in Huntington, W.Va.
Williamson leads nation in strikeouts
Andi Williamson is certainly having a fine senior season with the Marshall University softball team. The 2009 Chapmanville Regional High School graduate and former player for the Chapmanville Lady Tigers and the old Harts High School Lady Lions, is currently leading the nation in strikeouts with 253 among NCAA Division I players. Williamson is currently 22-11 within the circle this season for the Marshall Thundering Herd with a 2.21 ERA, ...
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Services set to honor slain sheriff
WILLIAMSON – Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum put his life on the line for the last time on April 3, 2013. Services to honor and respect his lifetime of service and dedication have been set. Opportunities to pay respects and say goodbye to Sheriff Eugene Crum have been set. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2013, from 4-10 p.m. at the Mingo Central High School Gymnasium and at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Funeral Services will tak...
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Logan’s flag will honor slain sheriff
The City of Logan mourns the loss of neighboring Mingo County’s Sheriff Eugene Crum and is honored to take part in his Crossing of the Guard. Logan’s U.S. flag, which was donated to the City by American Legion Post 19 veterans, has been used in times of celebration, including 13 years at Logan’s WV Freedom Festival. It has also been used during times of Logan County’s most devastating losses, including services for Firefighter/EMT Cory “Bir...
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Man’s “Instant Library” celebrates 40 years
MAN — The Buffalo Creek Memorial is celebrating 40 years of service. Until this first “instant”library in the state opened in 1973, Man area residents only had access to books via bookmobile every three weeks. The dream of bringing a library to the community began in 1957, when Mrs. T.L. Williams and mrs. James E. Hensley, Mrs. George Lohn, Mrs. Lee Cuni and others began to write the West Virginia Library Commission concerning the need for ...
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Patriot CEO: givebacks or liquidation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The president and CEO of Patriot Coal says without union concessions from current and retired miners, the company will be forced into liquidation. Bennett Hatfield made the assertion in a commentary published Thursday in the Charleston Daily Mail (http://bit.ly/13UxuVl). He wrote that the company’s liquidation would result in the loss of thousands of jobs and have a devastating impact on workers, their families, ret...
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Landeau will participate, will not perform at trail ride
Landau Eugene Murphy will be participate, but will not be performing as stated in a previous article, in a trail ride hosted by the Hatfield McCoy Trails to help with the medical costs for three Logan County kids on April 13. The ride for a cause is set for April 13 on Midelburg Island at Logan. All proceeds will help with medical costs for Skyler Miller, of Logan and Ben Gillman, of Williamson, both undergoing treatment for Leukemia; and...
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Chapmanville seeking owner of golf cart
CHAPMANVILLE — About a month ago, the Chapmanville Police Department recovered a golf cart and they are trying to find the owner. Lt. Alan Browning with the Chapmanville Police Department says nobody has come forward to claim the golf cart and says the department is asking the owner to come forward to claim the cart, or anyone knowing who the cart belongs to is being asked to come forward with the information. For more information, or to ...
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WVa House committee giggles through marriage talk
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In West Virginia you can void a marriage if at the time of the wedding one party was insane, an imbecile, an idiot, impotent or had a venereal disease, among other reasons. The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee spent much of its meeting Thursday trying to sort out state laws on voided marriages, laws that lawmakers of both parties said were antiquated and in need of change. A voided marriage is different fro...
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<p>Law enforcement officials and EMS were dispatched to the scene of an &#8220;officer down&#8221; at the corner of Harvey Street and Third Avenue. Mingo County Sheriff, Eugene Crum, was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle. The alleged shooter was apprehended in Delbarton. A full investigation is underway to uncover the reasons behind the slaying of Sheriff Crum and bring others to justice if more than one person was involved.</p>
UPDATE: Sheriff Crum shot, killed
WILLIAMSON — Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle in a parking lot at the corner of Third Avenue and Harvey Street Wednesday shortly after noon, leaving the entire Tug Valley area in shock. Eyewitnesses, whose names will not be disclosed for their safety, told the Williamson Daily News that a man who has been identified as Tennis Maynard, of Ragland, walked up to the sheriff’s ...
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UPDATE: Officials comment on Crum’s death
WILLIAMSON — Following the shooting death of Mingo County Sheriff, Eugene Crum, local and state officials have offered statements regarding the shocking tragedy: Harry Keith White, House Finance Chairman: “It is with sadness today that I hear about the tragic death of my friend, the Sheriff of Mingo County, Eugene Crum,” White said. “I have known Eugene for many years, first as the Chief of Police in Delbarton and then, prior to his ele...
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After securing ed bill, W.Va. gov’s agenda intact
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposals addressing such topics as inmate crowding, state finances and minor tax changes remain alive at the West Virginia Legislature, after his agenda survived a procedural deadline Wednesday almost entirely intact. The Democrat had 32 bills introduced on his behalf this session. All non-budget bills had to cross from one house to the other by Wednesday. Just one of Tomblin’s proposals, se...
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Wrestling benefit set for Gabe and Skylar
A fundraiser will be held April 12, at 8 p.m., in the old Chapmanville High School The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the price for all tickets is $5. The event will be professional wrestling featuring wrestlers including Psycho, Shane Matthews, Tommy Gibson, Jock Samson, Doink the Clown and ADR. The card is subject to change and there may be some surprises. Gabe Lyall,4, of Man, and Skylar Miller, 14, of Logan. Both are in the fight of t...
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There were two boil water notices issued and one advisory lifted on Wednesday
There were two boil water notices issued and one advisory lifted on Wednesday. The West Logan Water Company issued a boil water advisory for their customers in the West Logan, Peach Creek and Crooked Creek areas due to a break in the main line. Effective immediately, the Logan Water Department issued a boil water advisory due to a break in an eight inch water main line behind the Logan Post Office. The advisory is for the ares from Logan ...
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Trail ride To benefit local kids with cancer
The Hatfield McCoy Trails will host an event to help with the medical costs for three Logan County kids. The ride for a cause is set for April 13 on Midelburg Island at Logan. All proceeds will help with medical costs for Skyler Miller, of Logan and Ben Gillman, of Williamson, both undergoing treatment for Leukemia; and for Gabe Lyall, of Man, who is being treated for another type of cancer. The cost for a wristband to ride the trails w...
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Lawmakers weigh paying $1.8M claims vs W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Legislature’s workload this session also includes settling more than $1.8 million in claims against state agencies. The House of Delegates unanimously approved two measures Wednesday resolving more than 310 of these cases. The largest payment is nearly $583,000 to G.A. Brown & Son. It resolves a contract dispute arising from the construction of the state’s nursing home for veterans. A $200,000 ...
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Open house set to commemorate 40th anniversary of Buffalo Creek Memorial Library
MAN — The Friends of Buffalo Creek Memorial Library met concurrently with START on Thursday, March 21. To commemorate the Library’s 40th Anniversary, Friends will be conducting an open house at the Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 5. “Everyone is invited to attend the open house and take a tour of the Library facilities,” said Frank Thompson, Friends of the Buffalo Creek Library member. Thompson said refreshments will be provid...
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BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Effective immediately, due to a break in an 8 inch water main line behind the Logan Post Office, there will be a boil water advisory from Logan Post Office, all behind Logan Post Office, Chestnut St., Upper Charles St., and Mountain Lake Park until further notice. Bring water to a boil for one minute before using. Also, please use caution when doing laundry. Everett N. Brumfield, Chief Operator, City of Logan Water Department, State ID #330...
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BOIL WATER UPDATE
Customers of the Logan County Public Service District were notified March 27, 2013, of a precautionary boil water advisory at Hainer Branch. We are please to report that the problem has been corrected and it is no longer necessary to boil your water. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. As always, you may contact the Logan County Public Service District at 304-946-2641 with any comments or questions. Ple...
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Chafin pushing bill to help fire departments
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 not approve a new levy that wou...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>Law enforcement officials and EMS were dispatched to the scene of an &#8220;officer down&#8221; at the corner of Harvey Street and Third Avenue. Mingo County Sheriff, Eugene Crum, was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle. The alleged shooter was apprehended in Delbarton. A full investigation is underway to uncover the reasons behind the slaying of Sheriff Crum and bring others to justice if more than one person was involved.</p><p>Rusty Martin, the brother-in-law of Mingo County Sheriff Crum had to be treated by EMS officials after he almost collapsed after receiving the news of the the sheriff&#8217;s death Wednesday afternoon. Pictured with the grieving family member are EMS personnel with the Williamson Fire Department, Drema Thornsbury, wife of Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury, Linette Morrison from the sheriff&#8217;s department and Dollie Toler, the wife of Magistrate Dallas Toler.</p>
UPDATE: Sheriff Crum shot, killed
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle in a parking lot at the corner of Third Avenue and Harvey Street Wednesday shortly after noon, leaving the entire Tug Valley area in shock. Eyewitnesses, whose names will not be disclosed for their safety, told the Williamson Daily News that a man who has been identified as Tennis Maynard, of Ragl...
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Mingo Co. Sheriff shot
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 courthouse officials and emergency se...
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8th Annual Spring Break fishing event
BUFFALO CREEK — The Buffalo Creek Watershed Association held their 8th annual Spring Break fishing rod and reel give a way to children in Man area on Monday, April 1. “We gave away 125 rods and reels and tackle boxes full of things to the children in Man area,” said Perry Harvey, Buffalo Creek Watershed member. Despite the overcast and cool weather, Harvey estimated that more than 500 people attendance. “We love to help the kids with th...
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Man threatens his family, kicks officers
LAKE — West Virginia State Police responded to a domestic situation on Sunday, when a man allegedly threatened his sister and his mother. The criminal complaint says the sister of Jason Allen Nelson, 32, told them he had threatened to kill their mother and beat her sister if they tried to call the police. The officers found Nelson in his bedroom, where the complaint says he did not comply with their asking him to stand up and take his han...
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W.Va. Senate moves to lower fees on casinos
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — As West Virginia casino revenues decline, the state Senate has endorsed giving them a one-time break in fees that would amount to a $4 million annual loss in state revenue. The Wheeling Island racetrack casino has said that it will not renew its table gaming license unless its $2.5 million annual fee is lowered. To avoid the appearance of unfairness, the Senate Finance Committee agreed to lower the fees on all four ...
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