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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Joe Robinson, 45, of Tomahawk, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Route 40 in Inez on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), failure to produce an insurance card and an outstanding indictment warrant for…
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Man charged with felony water theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord man under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program in connection with the theft of water services, a Class D felony. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office charged John Allen, 39, with theft of services valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Court records allege the…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 9 in Martin District Court: Eric Crum (arraignment) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense-drug unspecified; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Bench warrant $5,000 cash. Larry N. Goble (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no tail lamps; failure to or…
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Sentimental at Christmastime
Forgive me for getting sentimental at Christmastime. It is something I have always done, especially as I have grown older. I have many fond memories of growing up and celebrating Christmas with my family. There were some lean holidays due to finances, but we always had a Christmas tree, decorations and a big dinner on…
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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a…
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Martin County deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office through Dec. 15: Robert Ollie Cook Jr. and Carolyn Sue Cook to Amanda Daniel. Brenda Charlene Bowen and Jerry Bowen to Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways. Arlana Jude and Johnny Jude to Braxton Maynard and Grace Maynard. Arlana Jude and…
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Warfield Elementary announces December Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the December 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Students making the honorary list include Alvis Jude, Bentley Murphy, Damien Moore, Elmer Maynard, Everleigh Wiley, Hadley Robinson, Harper Damron, John Evett, Kash Preece, Kaylee Runyon, Kenneth Tesi, Logan Dotson, Owen Blevins, Rylie Parks,…
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Cooking With Sandy
The sweet smell of chocolate filled the room as residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility teamed up with Cooking With Sandy to roll, dip and enjoy homemade buckeye candy. They turned a simple recipe into an afternoon of laughter, memories and hands-on fun.
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Tug Valley well represented on All-State football team
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley High School football team landed four players on the Class A All-State Team. The West Virginia Sports Writers Association votes on the All-State teams. They released the results Dec. 8. Tug senior defensive back Bryson Elia was named to the First Team Defense, while junior linebacker…
