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Why good investigative journalism matters
BY LEE H. HAMILTON Recently, a couple of reporters at The New York Times published an intriguing story about conversations between House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and other members of his leadership team. It was shortly after the events of Jan. 6 at the Capitol, and they were talking about what to do about then-President…
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Movies reopen in Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cinemas in Inez reopened Friday for the first time in almost two years with “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” “I’m very excited to be able to help provide this opportunity for our kids…
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District 4 garbage troubles drag on
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the trash hauler trouble in District 4 drags on, Martin County Fiscal Court will continue covering the cost until a new hauler is in place. The court opened three bids May 19 but chose to split the service in District 4 and readvertise for two separate haulers. Bids…
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Courthouse Report 6/1/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Jennifer Maynard vs. Misty Howell. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC vs. Kelly Crum et al. National Collegiate Student Loan vs. Anthony G. Little. Wes Hamilton vs. VCV Digital Group LLC. Citibank N.A. vs. Alberta Crum. Deeds INEZ —…
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Arrest Report 6/1/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Cody Castle, 21, of Paintsville, was arrested Monday in Lovely on a warrant out of Lawrence County. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. Charles Franklin Stacy, 57, and Jacquie Osborne, 39, both of Inez, were arrested Saturday in Inez on assault, fourth degree (domestic…
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UK, CDC collaborate to improve health in county
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP) funds initiatives in Martin County in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program to improve the overall health index of the county. The national grant program has provided funding and support for food pantries, farmers markets and physical activities in the county…
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Body discovered in Levisa River
Family confirms identity CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Family members confirmed the body discovered in the Levisa River in Prestonsburg last week was that of Gordon Terry McKinney, 54, of Harold. Prestonsburg City Police found McKinney’s body around 3:45 p.m. May 25 in the Riverside Drive area. Police responded after receiving a call about a…
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Prison officers indicted
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LONDON — Three federal prison employees face charges after authorities say they assaulted two inmates and attempted to cover it up at the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Martin County. Officers Samuel Patrick, 41, of West Van Lear, and Clinton Pauley, 40, of Ironton, Ohio, were indicted Thursday by a federal…
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BOE gives pay raises
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted in a special meeting May 24 to give pay raises to employees. Certified personnel will get a 5 percent increase and classified personnel will receive a $2 per hour raise. “The legislature gave us extra SEEK money to pay for raises,” School…
