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Hatfield joins Addiction Recovery Care’s leadership team
GREENUP COUNTY — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) announced a significant addition to its leadership team Wednesday. Timothy Hatfield, a renowned healthcare leader with extensive experience, has joined the organization as the president of ARC’s newly formed hospital division. This division will play a vital role in expanding ARC’s efforts to provide comprehensive behavioral health and…
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Lowmansville man indicted on firearms, marijuana charges in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Matthew R. Gooslin, a 41-year-old resident of Lowmansville, is facing multiple charges, including one felony and three misdemeanors, following his indictment in Martin County. The indictment, issued June 9, accuses Gooslin of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, and giving false identifying…
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Crum Reservoir crisis demands urgent action
The current state of Crum Reservoir in Martin County is a cause for serious concern. The reservoir has reached a possibly all-time low level, with dead fish strewn along its banks, painting a grim picture of the severity of the situation. The absence of an intake pump at the river has become a primary concern…
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Crum Reservoir reaches all-time low level
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Crum Reservoir hit a possibly all-time low level Tuesday morning, prompting concerns among residents about the possibility of a major water outage in Martin County. Dead fish were found scattered along the reservoir’s banks, highlighting the severity of the situation. With the current water levels even lower than…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonathan Jackson, 35, of Lovely, was arrested Sunday on Firehouse Lane in Warfield for probation violations for a felony offense. Deputy David Adams made the arrest. John A. Spears, 87, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday at his residence on Long Branch for first-degree…
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Independence Day festivities set for July 1 in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the summer heats up, Martin County residents eagerly await Independence Day festivities. This year downtown Inez is set to come alive July 1 starting at 5:30 p.m. with a parade, music, food, family fun and fireworks. The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that it would sponsor the parade,…
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Martin County High School principal retires
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A landmark era has ended at Martin County High School as Principal Martha Williams retired after a distinguished 27-year career in education, the last four years of which were spent at MCHS. As part of a sentimental tradition, Williams shared her end-of-the-year clean desk post on Facebook for…
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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil cases filed in her office: Cash Express vs. Gregory Scott. Cash Express vs. Amy Jude. Cash Express vs. Tasha Horn. Cash Express vs. Angelina Fuggitt. Cash Express vs. Whitley Stacy. Cash Express vs. Jennifer Waller. Cash Express vs. Allison Gamble. Cash Express…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John Chafin heard the following cases June 5-6 in Martin District Court: John Michael Cornette (arraignment) — No operator’s/moped license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/12/23 at 9 a.m. George A. Dalton (motion hour) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Set 6/20/23 at 10:30…
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