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Free webinar about red meat allergy; Kentucky ranks among top states for condition
BY JORDAN STRICKLER UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In response to rising concerns and increasing numbers of individuals impacted by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as red meat allergy, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a free statewide webinar on May 29. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 21 and 22 in Martin District Court: Dallas Maynard (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, second degree; disorderly conduct, second degree; menacing; resisting arrest: Reset 5/19/25 at 9 a.m. Marlana Maynard (arraignment) — Attempt operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; operating motor vehicle…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed April 18-24 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one deed and one marriage recorded in her office last week. Civil Suits Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Kenis Bishop. Darrell Jude vs. Warren Douglas Jude et al. Portfolio…
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When It No Longer Fits Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “But ye have not so learned Christ; If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit…
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I could have done more
The film “Schindler’s List” chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as many Jews as he could. For money, he…
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What they are learning
Kelly* just got her license and was so excited. I asked who had been teaching her to drive. Both of her parents, she replied. Then I asked which was the better driver, her mother or her father. (It’s not a terrible question. The truth’s the truth. And, of course, I wasn’t going to tell them.)…
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Sharlene (Fletcher) Mills Obituary
Sharlene (Fletcher) Mills 1945—2025 Sharlene (Fletcher) Mills, age 79, of Paintsville, passed away April 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 21, 1945, in Martin County to the late Daniel and Carrie (Branham) Fletcher. In addition to her parents, Sharlene is preceded in death by her husband, Okey Lee Mills, and one brother,…
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Ricky Lee Slone Obituary
Ricky Lee Slone 1966—2025 Ricky Lee Slone, age 58, of Lovely, passed away April 27, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born May 11, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, to Glenn Archie Slone and the late Marsha Sue (Kirk) Slone. In addition to his mother, Ricky is preceded in death by…
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Betty Joy Marcum Obituary
Betty Joy Marcum 1951—2025 Betty Joy Marcum, 73, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Tug Valley ARH Medical Center in South Williamson, Kentucky. She was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late Harlan and Pricey Chaffin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…
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Roy Allen Davis Obituary
Roy Allen Davis 1960—2025 Roy Allen Davis, age 65, of Inez, passed away April 22, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born April 9, 1960, in South Williamson, he was the son of the late Roy Conard Davis and Virginia (Parsley) Davis. In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death…
