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Woman says son attacked her
Son claims mother hit herself BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman says her son brutally attacked her, leaving her with a concussion and broken nose, but did not get arrested after he told police his mother inflicted injuries on herself to frame him. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened Monday…
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Suspect sought in Warfield burglary
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A male subject caught on surveillance video breaking in and committing a theft at the Warfield Dairy Bar is being sought by the Kentucky State Police. According to Beverly Grace, manager of the popular restaurant and convenience store, a male subject known to the employees busted the front door…
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Inez residents hit hard by inflation
Gas, food prices rising fastest BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inflation has been on the rise since last year and its effects are being felt all over the country. In Martin County, folks are making sacrifices and relying on community support to get by. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual…
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Vanover announces new trash pickup schedule for District 4
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Vanover Sanitation was awarded the garbage hauler contracts for two additional routes in District 4 during the June 16 Martin County Fiscal Court meeting and has changed the pickup day for those areas due to the early closure of Howell’s Recycling on Fridays. Bill Vanover, owner and operator of…
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Pastor celebrates 50th anniversary
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Lonnie Ratliff has been the pastor at Zion United Baptist Church Pack Bottom for 50 years and is still finding joy in the job. Ratliff, 73, says the Lord called him to preach in 1969 and has kept him going. “The Lord told me to go and warn the…
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CDC says COVID-19 risk is growing in Kentucky
High in 22 counties, medium in 37 BY MELISSA PATRICKKY HEALTH NEWS This week’s federal COVID-19 risk map shows almost half of Kentucky’s counties at increased risk. The rankings are based on new coronavirus cases, hospital admissions and hospital capacity. Twenty-two Kentucky counties are orange on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention risk…
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Martin County Arrest Report 6/29/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jasmine D. Hale, 20, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to 5 pounds, first offense (complicity), driving on a DUI-suspended license, and two bench warrants. Deputy Tyler Lafferty says he made a traffic…
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Courthouse Report 6/29/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Air Force Federal Credit Union vs. Brian K. Marcum. Marsha L. Jude vs. Eric E. Jude. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Robin Ballengee. Amy Fletcher vs. Khaled Sabry et al. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie…
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Big Sandy Jail Blotter
APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERSSTAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — 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, June 21 Kendrah D. Blair, 31, of 6th Street, Paintsville, failure to appear in court. Hobert L. Newsome, 69, of Sawmill Hollow, Inez, bench…
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Man sentenced in fentanyl case
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Ian Wyatt Justice, 20, of Huntington, was sentenced to six years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements, on March 16, 2021, law enforcement officers were conducting a drug investigation and observed…
