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Inez Knife & Gun Expo draws strong crowds from 10 states
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What began as a new event last year is quickly turning into a regional draw for Martin County. The second annual Inez Knife & Gun Expo brought hundreds of visitors and dozens of vendors to the Collier Center in Inez on Friday and Saturday. Organizer Mason Fitch said…
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Vanished: Four years later, brother still searching for Brittany Horn Duff
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Nearly four years after Brittany Horn Duff vanished near Kermit, her brother is still searching for answers. Kevin Horn says the only thing that will bring peace is bringing his sister home. “Closure means bringing my sister home to be laid to rest,” Horn said. “It’s having…
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Workman outlines vision for Warfield area: Infrastructure, tourism, recreation priorities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman is laying out an ambitious vision for the Warfield area. His priorities reflect a mix of long-standing infrastructure concerns and future-focused ideas to make the area more connected, accessible and attractive. If pursued, the projects could touch nearly every part of…
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Debord man admits stealing water service, ordered to repay utility
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man admitted in court to stealing water service after authorities said he bypassed a shut-off and restored water at his Debord home. John Allen, 39, pleaded guilty March 5 in Martin Circuit Court to theft of services $1,000-$10,000, a Class D felony. Under the plea…
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Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9: All you can eat for $7
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The smell of biscuits and gravy, sizzling sausage and fried bologna will soon fill the air in Inez from one of Martin County’s most cherished spring traditions. The Kiwanis Club’s popular Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Inez Elementary School, serving a hearty…
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Woman jailed on storage unit burglary, theft charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A woman went to jail last week after investigators say she was caught on video cutting locks off storage units in Inez and stealing more than $1,000 worth of property. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jameson Wall served a warrant on Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, at her…
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Pigeon Roost announces Easter egg hunt: Prizes, bicycle giveaways
PILGRIM — Brightly colored eggs, excited children and the promise of bicycles and prizes will bring families together for the Pigeon Roost Community Center Easter Egg Hunt. The event is on tap for Saturday, April 4, at noon at Pigeon Roost Park. It promises a festive afternoon for local children. In addition to the egg…
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Martin County plans Easter egg hunt at Frank Horn Field
INEZ — Frank Horn Field will become a springtime playground April 4 as Martin County officials welcome families to a community Easter egg hunt. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Inez and will include prizes, inflatables and classic ballfield fun. Martin County Fiscal Court, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone and District…
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Spring in Appalachia is confusing
Springtime in Appalachia can be confusing. It makes you wonder if our weather is psychotic or has split personalities. For instance, one day it was 83 degrees with record-breaking high temperatures. Then a band of thunderstorms moved through, and by the next morning the temperatures were in the 30s, with snow on the higher elevations.…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: John Andrew Slone, 40, of Williamson, West Virginia, was arrested March 17 in the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Inez on a warrant charging him with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; a warrant charging him with wanton…
