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Lawrence County man faces child exploitation charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Kentucky State Police arrested a Lawrence County man Thursday after an undercover investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material. Ricky Henry, 39, faces nine counts of possessing matter portraying a minor under the age of 12 in a sexual performance following an investigation conducted through the Kentucky…
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Biggest fireworks show in Martin County history July 4 in Inez
Freedom Fest to celebrate America’s 250th birthday BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday during Martin County Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4. To commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial, Martin County officials are joining festival organizers to transform the community…
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Historic Courthouse project earns $255K tax credit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A state historic rehabilitation tax credit worth more than $255,000 will allow Martin County to turn a completed Historic Martin County Courthouse restoration project into future investments in historic preservation throughout the county, officials announced. Martin County received the allocation through the Kentucky Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program…
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Beekeepers Association lands grant for teaching apiary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Beekeepers Association will receive up to $3,000 to establish a honeybee apiary after the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved funding Friday for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth. The grant was among $3.69 million approved during the board’s monthly meeting and will…
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Martin County man gets 12 years for firing gun during domestic dispute
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve 12 years in prison after being sentenced June 18 in Martin Circuit Court on multiple wanton endangerment convictions and a separate felony DUI case. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook sentenced Thornton Eddie Goble, 63, of Yellow Creek Road, to a total…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James Shannon Wood, 46, of Williamson, West Virginia, was arrested Tuesday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield and charged with second-degree criminal trespass. Deputy David Adams responded to a complaint that Woods was trespassing on the property. Upon arrival, Dempsey management…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the cases June 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases June 16 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Kassandra Hamilton (other hearing) — Criminal mischief, first degree, tamper key infrastructure assets; trespass on key infrastructure assets, first offense: Set for pretrial 7/16/26 at…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office from June 12 to June 18. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported nine deeds recorded in her office through June 17. Civil suits Delana Boyd Copley vs. Lewis Copley. R&J Development vs. Carolyn Jude. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Aaron…
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Mother charged with child neglect causing death of 4-month-old infant
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Mingo County woman is in jail following the death of her 4-month-old infant Saturday at a residence in Matewan. Police arrested Jonda Marie Whitt, 25, of Matewan, on charges of child neglect causing death and possession with intent to deliver in connection with the death of…
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Woman accused of hiding missing 15-year-old from authorities
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Delbarton woman is accused of hiding a missing 15-year-old girl from authorities for weeks after deputies found the juvenile inside her home June 18, ending a search that began when the teen was reported missing May 26. According to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County…
