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Margaret Telia (Maggie) Stepp Obituary
Margaret Telia (Maggie) Stepp 1992—2026 Margaret Telia (Maggie) Stepp, 33, of Shoreline, Washington, passed away suddenly Dec. 13, 2025. Born April 4, 1992, Maggie was known for her sense of adventure, contagious laugh and bright mind. Her beautiful smile and deep love will be greatly missed. Maggie is a 2014 environmental resources engineering graduate of…
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Health department puts people first
BY DOROTHY DILLON You matter, Martin County. Public health is not just programs; it is people. It is neighbors helping neighbors, families supporting families, and a team that shows up every day to serve this community we love. At the Martin County Health Department, each day our work focuses on improving health, reducing risks, and…
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Free waste tire drop-off April 18 in Mingo County
West Virginia residents will have a free opportunity to dispose of old tires as part of Mingo County’s countywide cleanup campaign. Friends of the Tug Fork River announced it will open its free waste tire disposal trailer Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamson Water Plant parking lot, 317 E.…
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Martin County grand jury returns indictments in meth, burglary, juvenile vape cases
BY V. LAUREL SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday in cases involving alleged drug trafficking, storage-unit burglaries, bail jumping and the sale of marijuana products to a juvenile. Among the indictments were charges against two Inez residents accused of trafficking methamphetamine and Buprenorphine after police allegedly found 71.62…
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Inez woman indicted in storage unit burglary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday indicted an Inez woman for allegedly breaking into storage units and stealing property. Rose Johnson, 54, stands accused of three counts of third-degree burglary, one count of possession of burglary tools and one count of second-degree criminal mischief. The indictment alleges Johnson…
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Vape shop owners indicted for alleged THC sales involving minors
BY V. LAUREL SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday indicted two Inez women for allegedly selling marijuana vape products to minors. Linda Slone, 53, and Thelma Goforth, 54, each face charges of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and first-degree wanton endangerment-complicity. The indictments allege that Jan. 8 and Jan.…
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Mingo County arrest report week of March 22
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s office released these criminal complaints, recent arrests and arraignments. Christi Michelle Brown, 47, address listed as homeless, formerly of Houston, Texas, was charged with several charges in an incident involving Truist Bank. Those include financial exploitation of an elderly person, taking another person’s…
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Pike County grand jury indicts 16
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned 16 true bills March 31. Charges ranged from drug trafficking and strangulation to assault, burglary and other felony offenses. Chester Akers, 38, of Jenkins, was indicted on one count of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Kamron Anderson, 26, of Pikeville, was…
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Lawrence County grand jury returns indictments in drug, organized crime, sex abuse cases
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Lawrence County grand jury returned 24 indictments March 12. Cases ranged from alleged child sex abuse and organized fraud at a Louisa bank to drug trafficking, burglary and assault. Teresa Blunt, 64, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, was indicted on possession of a controlled substance, first degree…
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Martin County baseball erupts for first win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL — After a difficult start to the week, the Cardinals broke through in a big way Saturday. Martin County erupted in a 19-5 five-inning win over Huntington Expression Prep at the Frank Bloom Invitational to secure their first victory of the 2026 season. The Cards had dropped three games…
