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Wanda Mae (Adams) Webb Obituary
Wanda Mae (Adams) Webb 1939—2024 Wanda Mae (Adams) Webb, age 85, of Georgetown, passed away Dec. 29, 2024, at the Edgemont Nursing Home in Georgetown. She was born Aug. 21, 1939 in Chattaroy, West Virginia, to the late William Wellington Adams and Garnet (Robertson) Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…
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Rebecca ‘Becky’ Sartin Obituary
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Sartin 1926—2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Sartin, who peacefully left us Dec. 28, 2024 at the age of 98. A cherished matriarch, Becky was known for her unwavering love, boundless generosity, and strength that shaped and inspired all who…
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Bob G. (Coyote Bob) Blevins Jr.
Bob G. (Coyote Bob) Blevins Jr. 1957—2024 Bob G. (Coyote Bob) Blevins Jr., 67, of Rt. 292, Belfry, passed away Dec. 28, 2024 at his home. He was born July 6, 1957 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Bob G. Blevins of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Elva J. Wiley Cottrell. Bob worked at…
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Officials warn locals of three fraud schemes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Three distinct fraud schemes surfaced in recent days prompting state and local officials to warn residents. UCC filing scam For those with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, a subtle scam disguised as bureaucratic routine emerged. According to Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, residents with UCC-1 financing statements have been…
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Hal Rogers sworn in for 23rd term
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Ky.) took the oath of office Friday for his 23rd consecutive term representing Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. “It is an honor to continue serving the people of Southern and Eastern Kentucky and echoing their voices on Capitol Hill,” Rogers said. “We have a lot of…
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Price gouging hotline activated in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — With Kentucky under a state of emergency, Attorney General Russell Coleman on Monday announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. He is urging residents to report suspected violations. Residents can file complaints online or by calling 1-888-432-9257. A team within the Office of Consumer Protection will investigate reports to determine…
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WANTED by police: Andrew Price
PIKEVILLE — Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville is on the hunt for Andrew Price, a man accused of first-degree fleeing in a motor vehicle across multiple cases. In their Jan. 1 “Wanted Wednesday” spotlight, KSP officials revealed Price’s last known whereabouts as Fedscreek. However, they believe he may have since crossed state lines…
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Martin County declares emergency, closes roads
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty declared a state of emergency on Sunday afternoon closing all county roads to non-emergency traffic as Winter Storm Blair brings heavy snow and ice to the region. “I’m ordering all county roads closed except to emergency traffic,” Judge Lafferty announced at 4 p.m.…
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Missing Floyd County man found deceased
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BUCKHORN — Kentucky State Police troopers from Post 9 in Pikeville discovered the body of a missing Floyd County man Saturday, authorities said. The officers found Phil Colley, 65, of McDowell, near a utility access road in the Buckhorn community. The Floyd County Coroner’s Office pronounced him deceased at the scene. State…
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Lady Panthers open 2025 with three wins in a row
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Lady Panthers of Tug Valley recorded three wins in a row on the first weekend of the New Year. They rolled over the Van Lady Bulldogs 77-13 Thursday (Jan. 2) in a makeup game at home. On Friday (Jan. 3) the ladies out-shot Man for a 58-20 victory on…
