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Funeral held for child believed to have been killed by father
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN VAN LEAR — School personnel and students attending Porter Elementary in Johnson County have begun the 2022-2023 school year with a heavy heart as they cope with the loss of one of their own. The body of 12-year-old Stacia Leigh Collins was located Thursday on strip mine property near Butcher Hollow…
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Tomahawk couple arrested for domestic violence involving injury to a child
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A domestic violence incident that involved minor injury to a child ended with both parties arrested late Monday in Tomahawk. Martin County Deputy David Adams was dispatched to a residence on Mary Perry Road to investigate a domestic abuse complaint. Upon arrival, Adams was told a verbal argument escalated…
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Flood assessment underway
30 homes, 60 sites damaged BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As FEMA representatives continue to tour portions of Martin County and assess damage to both private property and public infrastructure, the cost of repairs for those affected by the flash flooding that began July 26 is steadily climbing and the deadline to apply…
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Man arrested for rape of juvenile, sex crimes against animals
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT OLIVE HILL — An Olive Hill man was arrested Aug. 11 on charges related to sexual assault of a juvenile. Jeremiah James, 19, was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor and sex crimes against animals. Kentucky State Police Post in Ashland said that earlier…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: David Coffey, 36, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with first-degree bail jumping. Deputy Billy Patrick made the arrest. Donald Ray Cornette, 52, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Tomahawk on fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) minor…
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Courthouse News
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. David Hill. William Todd Smith et al vs. John Fields et al. Courtney N. Marcum vs. Brett A. Maynard. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds reported in…
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Disasters bring out the best in Appalachian citizens
Kindness and giving come from the heart Flooding is nothing new to this region of Appalachia. Recently eastern Kentucky went through some devastating flash floods taking many lives and causing millions of dollars in damages to homes, businesses, schools and other property. The July flooding left scars that will never go away. This reminds us…
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Do what you enjoy while you can
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Life and the world are always changing. What you can do today is not guaranteed for tomorrow. Do what you enjoy while you can. None of us want to face every day filled with fear. Worry about tomorrow only messes up today. Watching the news keeps our minds churning about what will happen…
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Time to trade in America’s broken education system for one that works
BY DAVID J. FERREIRAAND CHRIS SINACOLA President Biden is currently weighing a massive cancellation of federal student loan debt. It’s easy to see why. The nation’s total student debt load now exceeds $1.7 trillion. The situation is even worse given that many student debt holders leave school without a degree – yet must still struggle…
