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Telling the Story: Shelter in the storm
Last week, we were visiting my sister and her family in Bowling Green. On Sunday morning, we joined them at Hillvue Church. The pre-service music was playing. People greeted and mingled. The five-minute timer was ticking down. My heart began to stir in anticipation. Four minutes before start time, every phone began to alarm. It…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 24-30: Leonard Allen Preston vs. Helen Marie Hanner. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Larry Moore et al. Brionna Hope Shrum vs. Justin Shrum. Discover Bank vs. Matthew Z. Washburn. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Robin Ballengee.
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Kentucky Wildlife officials warn of increased black bear sightings statewide
CITIZEN STAFF The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is alerting the public to the potential for black bear sightings statewide, particularly in early summer as young males disperse to establish new territories and search for mates. These bears, typically from the primary bear range in eastern Kentucky, can appear in rural farms, residential…
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Nearly 8,000 doses of naloxone delivered to sites across Kentucky
Nearly 8,000 doses of naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, have been delivered to distribution sites across Kentucky. This delivery is the first of four expected this year as part of a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc. In October 2023, Teva agreed to pay Kentucky more than $71 million over 13 years, resolving…
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Former hospital CEO Charles Hatfield pleads guilty to federal theft crime
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charles Hatfield, the former Mayor of Williamson and former CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital, entered a guilty plea Thursday in U.S. District Court in Charleston to charges of theft and bribery in programs receiving federal funding. Hatfield, 61, acknowledged in court that he misappropriated $34,872.62 from hospital coffers during…
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George F. Baisden I Obituary
George F. Baisden I 1955—2024 George F. Baisden I, age 68, of Genoa, West Virginia, passed away May 26, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia. Born July 2, 1955, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Golden and Jessie Hazel Kirk Baisden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death…
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Maxine Stroud Dingess Obituary
Maxine Stroud Dingess 1947—2024 Maxine Stroud Dingess, 77, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born March 6, 1947, in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Verlie Parsley Stroud. In addition to her parents, she is…
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Delma Muncy Obituary
Delma Muncy 1936—2024 Delma Muncy, 87, of Kermit, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter in Williamson, West Virginia. Born Aug. 26, 1936, in Pilgrim, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Goldie Evans Kirk. In addition to her parents, Delma…
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Sewer line repaired after polluting creek in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alliance Water Resources was prompted to expedite the repair of a sewer line after raw sewage was found leaking into Rockcastle Creek in the Beatrice Loop area on Old Route 3. The leakage was initially discovered by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, drawing attention to potential negligence at…
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Community discussion to focus on ecological restoration at The Wilds of Emily Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On June 3, the Martin County Extension Office will host a public discussion dedicated to exploring the ecological restoration efforts at The Wilds of Emily Creek. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature representatives from The Wilds of Emily Creek, Renew Appalachia, Appalachian Legacy Initiative, and…
