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Scott Skyhawks soar past Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MADISON, W.Va. — The Scott Skyhawks soared past the Tug Valley Panthers 10-1 on the diamond in baseball action Saturday in Boone County. Conner Lackey, Zack Hall, Elijah Fluty and Chandler Copley each had hits for TVHS. Lackey’s base knock was double. Scott jumped out to a quick lead on a double…
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Tire cleanup successful in Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The free tire disposal and cleanup in Williamson has been successful so far for the month of April. On the first Saturday that the free disposal was available, 254 old tires were dropped off at the designated site. The site is the same as last year and…
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Glenn Mollette releases third studio album ‘Keep Living’
BY JOSEPH MENSLAGE Glenn Mollette has released his third studio album titled “Keep Living.” The album, recorded in Nashville and Owensboro, Kentucky, consists of 15 original tracks written by Mollette. The theme “Keep Living” is taken from many of the songs on the album, which have themes of hope, life and love. “Don’t Quit Living”…
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Public Notice: Inez Power LLC comment period ends May 9
Agency Interest No. 40472 / Application No. APE20240001 The Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management, received a permit renewal application on March 21, 2024 from Inez Power LLC to extend the expiration date of Permit No. 080-00010 for Inez Power LLC in Martin County to July 6, 2029. The physical address of the…
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James Marcum Obituary
James Marcum 1957—2024 James Marcum, 66, of Hilltop, West Virginia, formerly of Dunlow, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born June 15, 1957 in Williamson, he was the son of the late Luther and Lucy Muncy Marcum. James is preceded in death…
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William ‘Robert’ Maynard Obituary
William ‘Robert’ Maynard 1948—2024 William “Robert” Maynard, 76, of Hodgenville, formerly of Inez, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by his family after suffering from a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 6, 1948, to the late Hezekiah and Una Webb Maynard in Williamson, West Virginia. Robert joined the United States Navy,…
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LiHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling enrollment April 16-May 31: Apply for electricity bill assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component enrollment runs from April 16 to May 31. The Community Action Program will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits will be paid directly…
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Three charged under Rocket Docket program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued charges against three individuals under the Rocket Docket program Thursday. Paul D. Brewer, 40, of Kermit, West Virginia, is accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession or use of drug paraphernalia. The Commonwealth’s Attorney alleges Brewer had methamphetamine,…
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Kentucky amended Drinking Water SRF plan available for public review and comment
The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority announced Friday that the draft amended 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Intended Use Plan (IUP) is available for public review and comment for 30 days, from April 12, 2024, through May 12, 2024. The Public Notice, referenced on the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority website at https://kia.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx, announces the draft amended…
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Perry County Commonwealth Attorney arrested on federal charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON, Ky. — Commonwealth’s Attorney for Perry County, 51-year-old Scott Blair of Hazard, went to jail Friday after the unveiling of a federal criminal complaint accusing him of honest services wire fraud. The criminal complaint alleges that from April 2020 to March 2024, Blair used his position to assist various individuals facing…
