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Long delays scheduled for KY-3412 Martin County
Resurfacing project begins this week MARTIN COUNTY — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lengthy delays along KY-3412 in Martin County for asphalt resurfacing. Crews will resurface all of KY-3412, beginning at mile marker 0.00 and continuing through mile marker 1.6, ending at the intersection of KY 645. Work will occur Tuesday and Wednesday…
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Woman found dead in Martin, foul play suspected
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN — Police suspect foul play in the death of a woman found dead Sunday in a residence in Floyd County. The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post was notified of a deceased female at a residence on Arkansas Creek in Martin. Police say the initial investigation indicated Amber Spradlin, 39, of Prestonsburg,…
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Tragic ATV collision claims life of 3-year-old in Pike County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DORTON — A 3-year-old child lost his life in an ATV collision Thursday on the Hillbilly ATV Trail system in Pike County. The Kentucky State Police received a call at 9:48 p.m. prompting troopers to respond to the Dorton community. Initial findings indicated Jeremy Griffey, 25, of Ashcamp, was operating a Honda…
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Louisa man arrested on 20 counts of possessing child pornography
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — A 33-year-old Lawrence County man, Russell L. Pack, faces 20 counts of possessing child pornography after his arrest Thursday by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. The arrest followed an investigation that uncovered Pack’s involvement in uploading sexually explicit images of minors online. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task…
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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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