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Gilbert woman arrested

WILLIAMSON — Amber Faye Jude, 31 of Gilbert appeared before Mingo County Magistrate Dee Sidebottom and was charged with public intoxication, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of obstructing an officer.   Gilbert Police Chief M. Rasmussen and Mingo County Sheriffs Deputies L. Thomas and J. D. Endicott were flagged down by someone […]

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Local volunteer firefighter arrested

GILBERT — A volunteer firefighter who volunteers for Baiden, Wharncliffe and Gilbert Volunteer Fire Departments has been arrested on numerous charges. Yates was picked up by Deputies Cpl. N. Mines and Cpl. P. Muncy at the Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department on Jan 28.   According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office, Terry Jay Yates, 60, […]

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Berry charged with 1st Degree Arson

BAISDEN — A fire to a mobile home that occurred on Jan. 23 led to the arrest of 53 year old Jerry Berry of Baisden.   It was reported that Berry was involved in a verbal altercation with his brother, Alfred Berry, and made a threat to burn his house down. Later that evening Berry […]

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MCHS first annual “Dress for Less” event

REDJACKET — Mingo Central High School’s prom committee is hosting their first ever annual “Dress for Less” event for this years prom season. The event will be held at MCHS on Saturday, February 7 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.   The purpose of this event is to allow people to purchase prom dresses at […]

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