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Culvert causing flooding on Turkey Creek Road
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Magistrate Cody Slone said a situation on Turkey Creek is causing damage to people’s property. He asked the Martin County Fiscal Court to apply for emergency funding during a meeting Thursday in the government center. Slone described a large drain pipe at the creek crossing at Brandon’s Place…
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Man behind bars after parole check uncovers sex offender registry violations
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man already on the state’s sex offender registry was taken into custody Feb. 19 after authorities said he violated both registry requirements and the terms of his supervised release. Jonathan Michael Aliff, 42, of West Fifth Avenue in Williamson, was arrested by West Virginia…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Feb. 19 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Feb. 17 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Charlene Carter (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense; 2. Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): 1. Pleaded guilty, two…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported two civil suits filed in her office through Feb. 19. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one deed recorded in her office through Feb. 18. Civil Suits Merrick Bank vs. Walter M. Castle. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Terina M. Dingess. Deeds Carolyn Moore, Carolyn Moore…
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Letter to editor: Martin County’s future depends on clean water
Editor: I am now in my 80s, and the water in Martin County has had unnumerable problems for over 60 years. I love my hometown. The people here have done an incredible job in beautifying it, and I would love for it to become a wonderful tourist attraction. But before that can happen, there must…
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Delbarton man charged with malicious wounding in Mingo County shooting
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DELBARTON, W.Va. — A 68-year-old Delbarton man faces felony charges following a shooting Sunday, Feb. 15, in Mingo County. According to the West Virginia State Police Williamson detachment, a trooper responded to Logan Regional Medical Center after receiving a report of a man being treated for a gunshot wound. Investigators allege that…
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In the fight against cancer, time is the deciding factor
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Every 30 seconds, someone in the United States hears the words no patient wants to hear: You have cancer. It remains the nation’s second leading cause of death, behind heart disease. Nearly 40.5% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, according to…
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Innovation on display at Warfield Elementary Science Fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School celebrated its fourth-grade scientists at the 2026 WES Science Fair, recognizing winners and participants for their hard work, creativity and dedication to the scientific process. The gymnasium was transformed into rows of colorful tri-fold boards as students presented projects covering chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and animal behavior. Staff and judges…
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Kentucky Cowgirls bring music to birthday celebration
INEZ — Boots, blue jeans and country harmonies took center stage at Martin County Health Care Facility as the Kentucky Cowgirls performed during the residents’ monthly birthday party. The group sang and entertained residents with lively country favorites, turning the celebration into an afternoon of music and movement. Resident Judy Ward dances and performs with…
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Kings and Queens crowned at Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Love and laughter filled the room at the Martin County Health Care Facility as residents were crowned “Kings and Queens” in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Against a shimmering gold backdrop adorned with a red cupid, residents took their turns on the royal throne, donning sparkling crowns and festive capes for the occasion. Staff…
