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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10…
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Christian Help establishes roots in Martin County
Hospitality house can lodge large volunteer groups BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Christian Help is the new owner of a hospitality house in Warfield and will provide lodging to volunteer groups that travel to the Tug Valley area. Rebecca Hooker, executive director of the nonprofit that was established 30 years ago to serve…
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Teen severely injured in ATV accident on Wolf Creek
Family requests for prayers BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Martin County High School senior suffered severe head trauma after falling backward from an ATV Saturday while riding on Wolf Creek. Although details surrounding the accident remain scarce, Martin County Constable Brad Preece confirmed he was dispatched to a residence at Maynard Flats…
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Dan Scott Show to air on Mountain-Top Media stations
STAFF REPORT CENTRAL, S.C. — Three over-the-air stations in Southern West Virginia/Eastern Kentucky and an internet station in Cape Town, South Africa, have joined the affiliate family of the Dan Scott Show, it was announced Friday. Peace Radio, owned by Mountain-Top Media of Pikeville, will air the show Sundays, noon-1 p.m., on: – WBTH, 1400 AM/102.5…
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Beshears invite children to take part in ‘Forward, Together’ inauguration poster contest
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear Thursday welcomed all Kentucky children to participate in a poster contest that celebrates the 62nd gubernatorial inauguration theme: Forward, Together. The theme is inspired by how Kentuckians came together and got through many hard times over the past four years – from the pandemic to…
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Alleged killer denied bond
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Circuit Judge Miki Thompson stood firm on her continued denial of bond for the alleged killer of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, through his attorney, Shawn Bayliss, had filed a petition for bond with conditions that would allow…
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Kids Count County Data Book looks at the well-being of state’s children, county by county, and has some ‘warning signs’
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The 2023 Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, which looks at the well-being of children in each county, serves as a guidepost for how Kentucky’s children are doing. This year, it comes with some “warning signs.” “This year’s Kids Count report, more than most, serves as a warning,” Terry…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 28, of Inez, was arrested Friday on Main Street in Inez for failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, and no registration plates. Sesco made the arrest. Derrick Brewer, 39, of Kermit, was…
