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Meth dealer gets decade behind bars
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON, Ky. — A Johnson County man will spend the next 120 months in federal prison for an array of meth-related offenses. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier sentenced Gary Warick, 58, of Hagerhill, Kentucky, on Nov. 13 in London. The sentencing follows Warrick’s conviction of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more…
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Missing in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville seeks the public’s help in an ongoing investigation into a missing person. KSP was notified Nov. 16 regarding the disappearance of Michael Fogleman, 26, of Virgie. Investigators said Fogleman was last seen Nov. 12 in Prestonsburg. Fogleman is described as a white…
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Two face felony charges after unrestrained children hurt in crash
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man and woman face felony charges after a crash left two unrestrained children injured—one seriously—on Route 40 in Inez. Authorities say 37-year-old Justin Marcum of Inez was driving recklessly with the children in his Chevrolet truck. The children’s grandmother, 58-year-old Dotty Fletcher of Inez, was…
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Cardinals heading to regional finals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A little drizzle did not stop the Cardinals from bringing home a win Friday night. Martin County traveled to Shelby Valley for the second round of the Class 2A KHSAA state playoffs. The red and white took down the Wildcats 32-22 after a late push from Valley. The…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic preview
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that magical time of year again for basketball fans across Kentucky. Fans from all directions will flock to Martin County High School on Nov. 30 to take in the state’s premier preseason event, the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. This event, the unofficial start to…
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Youth Wrestling dominates Tussle at the Castle
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ONA, W.Va. – Martin County Youth Wrestling traveled to Cabell Midland High School for the Tri-State Tussle at the Castle. The squad bracketed almost 75 wrestlers. 6U-8U-10U-12U: 1st place – Kenleigh Estep, Jeremiah Vanhoose, Nolan Muncy, Lukas Mays, David West, Colten Anderson 2nd place – Bastian Fletcher, Jayden Dave, Bryce…
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Christmas in the Mountains names Moore and Preece as 2024 royalty
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains has revealed the Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains 2024. A panel of event organizers narrowed down nominations before selecting local legends Thelma Moore and Garmon David Preece as this year’s royalty. The coronation will take place during the Merry Little Christmas Party…
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Inez Elementary honors Veterans
Mrs. Kayla Hale’s fifth-grade class at Inez Elementary School paid tribute to community Veterans with a heartfelt program Nov. 11. The fifth-grade students led the event with a touching prayer, poetry readings, songs and a recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution, all in honor of the Veterans’ service and sacrifices. Following the program, Veterans,…
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Martin County Middle School announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School proudly announced its Students of the Month for October 2024. The honored students are as follows: Seventh Grade: Daylen Mills and Jason Harmon Sixth Grade: Christina Begley, Daylen Mills, Grayson Mollette, Gunner Broaddus, Hunter Phelps, Jamie Preece, Kinley Harmon, Liam Ferrel and Zoe Sammons In addition, staff member Dennis…
