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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: William Earl Moore, 52, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Old Route 3 after a brief pursuit for driving under the influence, operating with a suspended license, evading police, expired registration and failure to maintain insurance. Moore’s run-in with the law began when…
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Brookie Alley Obituary
Brookie Alley 1934—2024 Brookie Alley, 90, of Hode, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Community Hospice in Ashland. She was born Sept. 3, 1934, in Martin County to the late Joe Fletcher and Sara Ann Simpkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,…
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Christene (Maynard) Spaulding Obituary
Christene (Maynard) Spaulding 1946—2024 Christene (Maynard) Spaulding, 77, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at her home. She was born Dec. 2, 1946, to the late Chester and Ethel (Porter) Maynard. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Lindsey Spaulding; daughter Debbie (Roger) Damron of Beauty, Kentucky; sons Lindsey…
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Edna (Luster) Johnson Obituary
Edna (Luster) Johnson 1948—2024 Edna (Luster) Johnson, age 76, of Inez, passed away Sept. 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born Jan. 10, 1948, to the late Matthew and Joyce (Maynard) Luster in Inez. In addition to her parents, Edna is preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Johnson; three sons, Phillip Johnson, Charles…
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Eugene Richard Whalen Obituary
Eugene Richard Whalen 1924—2024 Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1924, in Johnson City, New York, to the late John Joseph Whalen and Eva Lena “Evelyn” (Shuman) Whalen Howard. He is preceded in death by his wife, Grettis Marie Moore Blackburn…
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James Harvey Johnson Obituary
James Harvey Johnson 1948—2024 James Harvey Johnson, age 75, of Louisa, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Martin County to the late Marian and Fannie (Bowen) Johnson. James is survived by his wife, Virginia Ann (Preston) Johnson; three sons, Norman (Michelle)…
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Johnny Kirk Obituary
Johnny Kirk1949—2024 Johnny Kirk, age 75, of Inez, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1949, in Paintsville to the late Arthur Kirk Sr. and Maxine (Horn) Kirk. In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Kirk Jr. and Ricky Dean Kirk; two…
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Loretta Lynn (Fannin) Morrison
Loretta Lynn (Fannin) Morrison 1967—2024 Loretta Lynn (Fannin) Morrison, age 57, of Debord, passed away Sept. 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born Feb. 22, 1967, in Paintsville to the late Oscar Fannin and Pauline (Chaffin) Fannin. In addition to her father Loretta is preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar Fannin Jr. and…
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Judge shakes up water board leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shift, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty appointed two new faces to the Martin County Utility Board, replacing members Jimmy Don Kerr, the chairman, and BJ Slone. The move signals a new chapter for the county as it navigates critical infrastructure challenges. Lafferty announced the appointments…
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Public can weigh in on second massive solar plant in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lynn Bark Energy Center’s plans to build a massive solar facility in Martin County are moving forward and the public has a chance to weigh in. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reviewing the company’s application for a facility capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of…
