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Woman arrested for electricity theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman was arrested Thursday after authorities say she illegally reconnected her home to the power grid. Mary Ayers, 46, of Lovely, was on Bluejay Lane on charges of theft of services and resisting arrest, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said. According to the sheriff, Ayers had illegally…
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State halts funding to three county boards for violating ‘transparency’ laws
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — State officials suspended public funding for three Martin County agencies for violating a state law meant to ensure financial transparency. Funding will be withheld from the Martin County Tourism Commission, Martin County Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport Authority due to their failure to submit required financial…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jordan Maynard, 27, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Justin E. Marcum, 37, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant for court. Joseph Christopher Jude, 43, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday…
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Eden dominates District Governor’s Cup
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The battle for academic supremacy in Governor’s Cup District 116 came to a close this weekend, with Eden Elementary emerging as the undisputed powerhouse. Warfield Elementary hosted the event at Martin County High School. Facing stiff challenges from Inez Elementary, Warfield Elementary and W.R. Castle, the students of Eden proved…
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Even Biden could have done a little better: Start saving earlier
The plight of the average American is about the same. We would have more if we had saved more. In 2022 the average median retirement savings for American households was $87,000. As of 2024, 25% of all American non-retirees have no retirement savings. (Guardian Life Insurance) We seldom see the big picture when we are…
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United States safer without violent criminals and gang members
President Donald Trump and his staff have hit the ground running. Especially when it comes to arresting violent criminals who are illegal immigrants and sending them back to their country of origin. I.C.E. (Immigration Customs Enforcement) started their roundup on day No. 1. Since then, thousands have been arrested and many have already been loaded…
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Justice delivered for Scott County Deputy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GEORGETOWN — A man charged with the 2023 murder of Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Jan. 29. Deputy Conley, 35, was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 27 and 28 in Martin District Court: Danese Chaffins (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): Failure to appear, bench warrant, $500 cash. Joseph Lee Cline (recall failure to appear/bench warrant) — 1.…
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Jesus: The I AM Part 16
BY GREG CRUM “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”…
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A word of encouragement
A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished-looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor leaned over and whispered…
