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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Jason Dials, Brittany Dials (first party) to Holly Hinkle (second party). Marriages Dustin Corey Marcum, 29, of Tomahawk, and Savannah Rachael Flannery, 30, of Tomahawk. Garrett Edward McKinney, 21, of Inez, and Deana Jean Wiley, 22,…
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Senator Wheeler launches reelection bid
FRANKFORT — State Sen. Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville) officially filed his papers Dec. 19 in the Office of the Secretary of State at the Capitol to seek reelection in 2024 to another four-year term representing the 31st Senate District, which is comprised of Elliott, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin and Pike counties. Wheeler took office in 2019 after…
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Lovely native becomes Prestonsburg’s first female officer in nearly a decade
PRESTONSBURG — Paige Maynard of Lovely has been sworn in as Prestonsburg City Police’s first female officer in almost 10 years. This appointment was officially announced Thursday by the police department. Maynard, a former police telecommunicator for Martin County 911, took the oath of office a week prior. The police department revealed that Prestonsburg Mayor…
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New laws creating fees for electric and hybrid vehicles will take effect Jan. 1
FRANKFORT — Under the terms of two state laws that take effect on New Year’s Day, owners of electric vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in Kentucky will soon pay new fees for registering or charging up at public stations Passage of the legislation, which was House Bill 360 in the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly, was a…
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Will you face 2024 with fear or fearlessness?
Wages are not keeping up with the cost of living. The cost of groceries, fast food, building materials and most anything you can name has increased dramatically. Millions of Americans are Social Security recipients. The modest increase coming in January will feel like a drop in the bucket. Every little bit helps—and it will truly…
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Kentucky leads nation in advanced cervical cancer fatalities
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and health experts said they are concerned about the growing number of cervical cancer diagnoses nationwide. Kentucky already has the highest rate of cervical cancer in the U.S., with the state’s Appalachian region having cases at twice the national rate. Rebecca Gibran, CEO of Planned Parenthood…
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Kentucky State Police apprehend suspect in high-speed narcotics trafficking chase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CANNONSBURG — Kentucky State Police apprehended a suspect involved in narcotics trafficking following a high-speed chase in Boyd County. The arrest of Benjamin Layne, 44, was a joint operation by the KSP Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team and their canine unit. The incident unfolded Dec. 21 when troopers initiated a traffic…
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Major changes in 2024: Kentucky vehicle license plate stays with seller
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Beginning January 2024, there will be significant changes regarding vehicle license plates in Kentucky. Sellers will now retain their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership. Under the current system, when a vehicle with an unexpired registration is transferred, the standard issue plate and registration are also transferred to…
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Stephanie Danielle Stiles-May Obituary
Stephanie Danielle Stiles-May 1978—2023 Stephanie Danielle Stiles-May, 45, of Inez, passed away at Three Rivers Medical Center on the evening of Dec. 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Stephanie was born April 7, 1978, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa to the late Gary Wayne Stiles and Johnna Sue (Phelps) Stiles of Inez. In…
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Sammie White Jr. Obituary
Sammie White Jr. 1964—2023 Sammie White Jr., 59, of Verdunville, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at his home. Born April 25, 1964, in Logan County, he was the son of the late Sammy White and Imogene Dempsey White. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers and…
