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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office. Christine Maynard vs. Jason Wiley. Republic Finance LLC vs. David K. Scott. Synchrony Bank vs. Rorrest Hinkle Jr.et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Mike McGinnis. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Erick Gelter. Wells Rentals LLC vs.…
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Historic bridge in Lawrence County up for adoption
KYTC seeking suitable owner; application process runs through April 7 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a new home for a historic bridge. The Georges Creek Bridge, located on KY 581 in Lawrence County, is scheduled for replacement next year. KYTC engineers are looking for a good home for the old bridge, closed to traffic…
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Two arrested in Mingo County for drug trafficking
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GOODMAN — Elijah E. Hall of Williamson and Kyree D. Prather of Cincinnati were arrested by Sheriff Joe Smith and Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) deputies Friday in Goodman Hollow just outside Williamson city limits. Hall was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver (methamphetamine), possession with intent…
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Martin County Grand Jury indicts five
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against five individuals. Charges include burglary, receiving stolen phone cable and drug possession. Lara Giacomoni aka Lara Davis, 39, of Lovely, was indicted for second-degree burglary/complicity and second-degree persistent felony offender. The indictment alleges that Giacomoni acted alone or in…
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‘All-clear’ following bomb threat at Louisa Middle School
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Police are investigating an anonymous bomb threat to administrators at Louisa Middle School early Thursday morning. Lawrence County Schools Superintendent Robbie Fletcher said in a press release that the school was quickly evacuated following the threat. “After a thorough assessment of the building, we were given the ‘all-clear’…
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Laid Back Country Picker’s “Go West” streaming everywhere February 2
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — The Laid Back Country Picker’s new album “Go West” will be streaming everywhere starting Feb. 2. That’s right. Laid Back’s music will be hitting the internet for the first time. Fans of the Fallsburg-based country-rawk icon have been waiting for this moment since the release of his self-titled debut…
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Gregory Dale Meade Obituary
Gregory Dale Meade 1970—2023 Gregory Dale Meade 52 of Kirk, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. He was born Aug. 15, 1970, the son of the late Roger and Lydia Hager Meade. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his former wife Krisie, the mother…
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Maggia Hinkle Obituary
Maggia Hinkle 1946—2023 Maggia Hinkle, 77, of Beauty, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at Highlands ARH Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born Jan. 9, 1946 in Beauty, she was the daughter of the late Tive and Tennessee Crum Hinkle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings James F. Hinkle,…
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Gary Lynn Hayes II Obituary
Gary Lynn Hayes II 1968—2023 Gary Lynn Hayes II, 54, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away at his home on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Born Nov. 12, 1968 in South Williamson, he was the son of Rita Maggard Hayes of Kermit, W.Va., and the late Gary L. Hayes. Gary was a disabled coal miner. Survivors include…
