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MSHA releases report on Mingo County mine fatality
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) mine investigators have issued a final report on a fatal mining accident on a Mingo County strip job from this past February. The report stated that dozer operator Billy Mapes, 73, was killed when his machine overturned on the Grapevine South Surface…
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Nearly $86 million for community projects, $5 million for Martin County water requested
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested $85.85 million in Community Project Funding, including a substantial $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This funding package targets 15 significant projects across Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The focus ranges from infrastructure enhancements, like water and sewer services, to initiatives in aerospace education…
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SONrise Tent Revival set for Friday and Saturday on Big Sandy Mountain
Jonathan Lotz, grandson of late Billy Graham, will preach BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — The Eastern Kentucky SONrise Tent Revival is happening Friday and Saturday at Haven of Rest on top of Big Sandy Mountain in Martin County. Jonathan Lotz, grandson of the late Billy Graham and son of Anne G. Lotz, will…
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One East Kentucky CEO discusses job growth, investment in Eastern Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colby Kirk, president and CEO at One East Kentucky (OEK), addressed Martin County Kiwanis Club members at their Thursday luncheon at Shufflin’ Café. The discussion focused on OEK’s role in stimulating economic development in the region and its strategies for future growth. OEK, a privately funded, nonprofit economic…
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New Extension Agent eager to boost agriculture in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed a new Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources earlier this month. David Pelphrey, hailing from Johnson County, assumed the position in July and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of agriculture. Pelphrey’s background is diverse. He has served as an agriculture…
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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 19 in Martin District Court: Selwyn Glenn Brewer (preliminary hearing-via zoom) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possess; resisting arrest: Preliminary hearing waived, sent to grand jury. Circuit Court INEZ — Judge…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Charles Stacy, 60, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday for second-degree forgery. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Hayes Maynard, 46, of Beauty, was arrested Monday at 3059 Riverfront Road in Lovely on two bench warrants for failure to appear in court. Deputy…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds, marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ida Goforth. Citibank vs. Willard Jarvis. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brenda Kimbel. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Daniel Kazee. Wilmington Savings Fund Society vs. Anna Marcum. Katrena Gillam vs. Derrick Ellis Griffith.…
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Martin County set for redistricting following census
Fiscal Court approves measures to enhance local infrastructure BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — According to the results of the 2020 U.S. Census, Martin County residents are set to see new magisterial boundaries. Magistrates ratified Judge-Executive Lon Lafferty’s recommendations for appointees to a local redistricting committee in a Fiscal Court meeting Thursday. “After the…