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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police dispels rumors, seeks public’s help tracing accused murderer’s last movements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Rumors continue to surface about events leading up to a police shootout that ended accused murderer David Maynard’s life Sunday morning in Ceredo, West Virginia. Trooper Shane Goodall with the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland put some speculation to rest Sunday evening while raising a concern for which…
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Murder suspect dies after multi-state hunt and hostage situation in Ceredo gas station
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CEREDO, W.Va. — After a multi-state hunt that spanned the weekend, David Maynard, sought on a murder warrant out of Ironton, Ohio, met his end early Sunday morning in a hostage standoff at a Ceredo gas station. Maynard, 54, was pronounced dead at 3:06 a.m. after police officers fired shots…
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Over 10,000 tires removed from Tug River in 5 years as two states join hands
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BURNWELL — The Friends of Tug Fork River and volunteers continued their mission to rid the waterway of all old tires last week. The group met at Burnwell in Pike County, Kentucky, which borders Mingo County, West Virginia. “It’s important to our area,” said Friends of the Tug Fork River vice…
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BREAKING NEWS: Man reported missing is wanted on felony warrant
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — While family members have taken to social media trying to locate a missing Martin County man, he is also being sought by authorities on a felony warrant. Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville obtained a warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Dustin Newsome of Debord. The specifics…
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Martin County indictments span stolen property, drugs, firearms and forgery
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday targeting six individuals. The charges range from property theft and forgery to illegal drug possession and firearm offenses. Jonathan Mollett, 35, from Rockcastle Road, Louisa, stands accused of receiving stolen property valued under $10,000/complicity and being a persistent felony…
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Martin County falls to Shelby Valley
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Cardinals went down to a good Shelby Valley team 16-7 Friday night in a game played at Hobart Clay Johnson Field. The last meeting between Martin County coach Josh Muncy’s squad and Shelby Valley coach Anthony Hampton’s crew in 2022 saw Shelby Valley emerge victorious 47-34.…
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Lady Cards undefeated in 15th Region
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County remains undefeated in regional play after a 5-0 win over Johnson Central on the road Thursday. The Lady Cards were coming off a 10-0 win at home against Letcher County Central and were ready to play the Eagles. The first half saw the Eagles play tough defense, keeping the Lady Cards…
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James shines on the greens and radars of college scouts
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOREHEAD — Martin County High School senior Jake James competed in the Rowan County Eagle Trace Invitational tournament Sept. 2 at the Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead. James shot a respectable 2 over par 74, securing a spot inside the top 20 in a field of 174 skilled golfers across the…
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Behind the Helmet: Hamilton and Farley
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football players Zachary Chase Hamilton and Michael Farley are in the spotlight Behind the Helmet this week. Zachary Chase Hamilton #52 Zachary Chase Hamilton, aka “Chunk,” as his football family knows him, is the son of Pam and Charles Hamilton. A junior at Martin…
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Harvest Fest Scarecrow contest returns
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Harvest Fest is coming soon, and the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club is challenging the entire county – businesses and residents – to build and display scarecrows to celebrate throughout September. There will be two contests, one for businesses and one for residential entries. Each contestant must submit…
