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Hungarian national monument could put Martin County on destination map
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Himler House in Beauty could become the nation’s only Hungarian national monument and create a unique tourism destination in Martin County, said Martin County Historical & Genealogy Society president Charlotte Anderson. During a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Inez, she described the long-running Himler House restoration as the…
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Martin County’s proposed budget jumps to $19.8M with flood buyout
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court gave a first reading Thursday to a proposed FY2027 budget that grows to approximately $19.8 million from $11.3 million in FY2026, driven by a $6.18 million flood buyout fund while also directing around $1.5 million toward community amenities, tourism and public facilities, including the…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Joey Mat Luster, 67, of Inez, was arrested May 24 on Blacklog Road in Inez on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense. Sheriff Kirk responded to a caller saying Luster…
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Mountain Wellness Collaborative announced for Big Sandy region
BY MYCCA DECKER APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERS INEZ — Public health leaders from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties announced the creation of the Mountain Wellness Collaborative during an event at the Martin County Health Department on May 20. The collaborative will bring the health departments together to address diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other chronic…
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Legendary girls basketball coach Robin Newsome steps down after 40 years
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County coach Robin Newsome, a Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the winningest coaches in state history, announced her retirement Tuesday after nearly 40 years of coaching basketball. This past season, Newsome became the 15th Region’s all-time winningest girls basketball coach and finished…
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New Logan Mining Complex owner brings renewed hope to laid-off coal miners
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — Coronado Global Resources is selling its Logan Mining Complex to Kentucky-based Phoenix Coal Holdings in a deal that could potentially reopen the operation and offer renewed hope for more than 500 miners laid off in April. The purchase, expected to close in July, includes all coal mining…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases May 21 in Martin Circuit Court. Meanwhile, Judge John T. Chafin heard cases May 19 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Trevor Kelly Blackburn (change of plea) — 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense…
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Martin County approved for $40K in farm incentive funding
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County farmers could receive assistance for projects ranging from fencing and livestock watering systems to farm improvements and marketing. The county received approval for $40,000 through Kentucky’s County Agricultural Incentives Program. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) approved the funding May 15 as part of more than $5.2 million awarded statewide…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office through May 21. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and three marriages recorded in her office through May 20. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Reggie L. Sammons. Tiara Jean Spence vs. Landen Jackson Flanery. Credit…
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Domestic violence allegations, assault cases and theft-related offenses led a week of arrests across Mingo County, with law enforcement agencies taking multiple individuals into custody on charges ranging from strangulation and child neglect to grand larceny and weapons violations. Roy Lee Morris, 36, was arrested May 23 on charges of strangulation,…
