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Martin County Water District Workgroup to meet Dec. 7
Video conference will start at 1 p.m. FRANKFORT — The Martin County Water District Workgroup will meet by videoconference Dec. 7 from 1–3 p.m. If you have questions about connecting to the videoconference, please contact Kim Greenidge at 502-782-6630. Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82090601303 Meeting ID: 820 9060 1303 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,82090601303# US (Chicago)…
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Christmas in the Mountains Schedule
Christmas in the Mountains organizers welcome everyone to this year’s bigger and better event. Sunday, Nov. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. – A Merry Little Christmas Party will be held at the Collier Center on Main Street in Inez for ages 16 and above. The semi-formal party will include delicious food from Shufflin’ Café, Christmas music and…
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Accused kidnapper extradited to Kentucky to face charges
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An accused kidnapper has been extradited from Columbus, Ohio, to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center to face charges in Martin County. Johnny Steven Kirk, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lovely, faces charges of kidnapping (causing serious injury) and second-degree assault stemming from a child abduction that occurred…
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Police arrest Louisa man on charges related to child sexual exploitation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Kentucky State Police arrested a Lawrence County man accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online. Troopers say they arrested 45-year-old Saul E. Carcamo, of Louisa, after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect uploading images…
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Police take down drug trafficking operation in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — U.S. Marshals, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies took down a drug trafficking operation in Mingo County early Thursday. The U.S. Marshals Service issued a press release stating the overnight arrest operation was two years in the making. Police arrested six individuals and seized 8…
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Wanda (Maynard) Davis Obituary
Wanda (Maynard) Davis 1964—2022 Wanda Maynard Davis, age 58, of Inez, passed away Nov. 8, 2022. She was born Sept. 16, 1964 in Martin County to the late Jesse and Gracie Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Cornette and Patty Maynard, and two brothers, Ed Maynard…
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Sandra Lee Roberts Young Obituary
Sandra Lee Roberts Young 1947—2022 Sandra Lee Roberts Young, 75, of Varney, wife of the late James W. (JW) Young, was called to heaven Nov. 9, 2022. Sandra was born Oct. 13, 1947 in Pike County, the daughter of the late Anna Sanders Looney and the late Dickie Roberts. She was raised by her maternal…
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John Shely Stacy Obituary
John Shely Stacy 1962—2022 John Shely Stacy, age 60, of Paintsville, formerly of Martin County, passed away Nov. 10, 2022 at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born June 8, 1962 in Lawrence County to the late Cecil and Vina Jude Stacy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters,…
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Howard Moore Obituary
Howard Moore 1944—2022 Howard Moore, age 78, of Stepptown, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1944 to the late Clell and Mae Moore. Howard was born with a disability that made life harder for him, but that didn’t stop him. He…
