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Two men indicted on drug charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Two men were indicted on first-degree drug charges Tuesday by a Martin County grand jury. Michael R. Harmon was indicted on possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine). The indicted states Harmon committed the offense July 1. His bail is $5,000. Arthur Ray Jude was indicted on…
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KSP targets repeat win for ‘best-looking cruiser’
Citizens encouraged to vote online FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police is gearing up for a repeat win to be named “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” and asks Kentuckians to cast their vote in support of the agency. The American Association of State Troopers hosts an annual calendar contest and encourages state police agencies across the nation…
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Martin County Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: SYS ACCT KY Foste Care vs. Megan E. Neidlinger. Debra Carter et al vs. Wilma Staten et al. Synchrony Bank vs. Shelby Branham. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laban Horn. Martin County Economic Development Authority vs.…
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Martin County Arrests
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Noah Bowen, 67, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday in Inez on a bench warrant. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Dylan Frasure, 29, of Warfield, was arrested Sunday for first-degree burglary and first-degree strangulation. Deputy John C. Kirk made the arrest. Chase Hale,…
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Big Sandy Regional Jail Blotter
APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERS STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Several people were arrested recently and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Those arrested, according to the booking log at the jail, included: Tuesday, Aug. 2 Arby L. Lowe, 38, of Ky. 2039, Hager Hill, bench warrants. Shawna Renee Lemasters-Keeton, 45, of Cowpen Road, Pikeville, violating probation.…
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The debt crisis sick Kentuckians can’t avoid: health-care bills
State’s rate of medical debtors is 11th, but average debt is low BY ELISABETH ROSENTHALKAISER HEALTH NEWS President Joe Biden’s campaign promise to cancel student debt for the first $10,000 owed on federal college loans has raised debate about the fairness of such lending programs. While just over half of Americans surveyed in a June…
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Uncommon Sense: Your new normal and resetting your life
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE People who have lost their houses and cars and everything they’ve worked for all their lives may feel like giving up. Some do. After 30 or 40 years they don’t feel like they have it within them to rebuild and try again. Some have no choice but to live the life…
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Advocates call for safe drug-use sites, less strict criminal laws, funding from national opioid settlement
BY AMANDA HALLAND KUNGU NJUGUNA The rural-urban divide is an issue that has a considerable impact on the politics and policies of Kentucky. Though there may be differences in communities across the commonwealth, we still have numerous similarities that unite us. We share many of the same joys and hopes for our communities, and unfortunately,…
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A different walk of life
Mary, Lisa, and Kevin participated in the summer dash with their message about recovery and love. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When the extension office and partners hosted a 2-mile summer dash Friday, they aimed to get people moving for their mental and physical well-being. What they didn’t realize…
