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$5 million requested for water system improvements in Martin County; judge in pursuit of $70 million
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In a move towards addressing troubling water systems in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested a sum of $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This comes as part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, which targets 15 critical projects across…
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt…
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Martin County Sheriff warns public of scam
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is alerting residents to an ongoing scam in which suspects are imitating law enforcement and asking the public for money donations. “We are not soliciting money for the sheriff’s office,” Kirk posted on social media Thursday. “This is a scam. Please let your family and friends know.” At…
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Study says allergy to red meat is under-diagnosed, probably due to clinicians’ limited knowledge of it, and Kentucky is a national hotspot
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Thousands of Kentuckians are likely living with an allergy to red meat, and many of them probably don’t know it because it hasn’t been diagnosed in them, a new study suggests. Another study says most of the people who do the diagnoses — health-care providers — have little or no working knowledge…
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Cameron says that if elected he would resume efforts to add work requirement to Medicaid
Attorney General Daniel Cameron said July 28 that if elected governor he would quickly restart Republican efforts to “require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for health-care coverage through Medicaid,” Bruce Schreiner writes for The Associated Press. When Republican Matt Bevin was governor, he tried to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients who were not caregivers…
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Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez for menacing, resisting arrest and first-degree criminal trespassing. A deputy was dispatched to Dalton Crum Road, where Crum allegedly was trying to enter the dwelling of his 72-year-old aunt. According to Sheriff…
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A step forward but a long road ahead for water
The plight of Martin County’s water system is a grave reminder of the critical condition of infrastructure in the region and Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The recent request by U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers for $5 million in funding for Martin County, part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, is a step in…
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City of Warfield addresses urgent heat pump repair amid 90-degree heat
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The City of Warfield Commission held a meeting Thursday to discuss various matters, including the need for heat pump repair and replacement. With the temperature soaring to 90 degrees daily, the issue of air conditioning at Horizon Recovery was at the forefront. City Clerk Rhonda Price presented an estimate…
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Our Best Defense Against Offence Part 3
BY GREG CRUM, PASTOR, CALVARY TEMPLE “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165 In a day and age in this country in which it’s almost a national pastime to become personally offended by one insignificant word or gesture or another, it’s good to know that God has…
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Alleged shoplifting spree at Southside Mall leads to arrest
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — An adult and juvenile from Hurley, Virginia, were charged for an alleged shoplifting spree at the Southside Mall in South Williamson. Michelle Stiltner, 33, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition and unlawful transaction with a minor by Kentucky State Police Trooper Brennan…
