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Sheriff details nightlong effort to keep homeless man alive during brutal weather
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As snow fell and temperatures plunged Saturday night, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk spent hours tracking a homeless man through businesses, roadways and neighborhoods in Inez in an effort to keep him alive. The situation first came to the sheriff’s attention shortly after dark, when a call came
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Family of three left homeless after fire
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOWMANSVILLE — A propane tank explosion during a winter storm Sunday night destroyed a rented mobile home along U.S. 23 and left three adults with nothing but the clothes they escaped in, according to family members. Michael Maynard, his girlfriend Amanda Harrison and his brother Marty Maynard lost their home
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Inez considers extending Creekside Trail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — City officials are exploring plans to extend the Inez Creekside Trail east. This project could add up to a quarter mile to the trail. Commissioner Nita Collier presented a map of the extension in a special meeting Jan. 21 at City Hall. She said the Big Sandy Area
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Sheriff warns residents after door-to-door prowler reported in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — As temperatures plunged into the single digits Monday night and wind chills dipped below zero, an unknown man was reported walking door to door along Alex Place near Rockhouse, knocking on multiple residences without an apparent reason. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said the activity raised immediate concern
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Regional jail authority names new leadership, reports overtime strain, stronger revenue
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Regional Jail Authority elected new leadership Friday, while administrators reported persistent staffing shortages, heavy overtime and one of the facility’s strongest months for housing revenue. Board member Billy Patrick of Martin County was named chairman, with fellow Martin County representative Bradford Preece selected as co-chairman.
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Kenton man faces assault, strangulation charges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Kenton County man was arrested Tuesday morning at a Warfield apartment complex on charges of assault and strangulation, Kentucky State Police said. Troopers from Post 9 in Pikeville took Elijah Bailey, 21, of Covington, into custody about 7:55 a.m. at Riverside Apartments. He was charged with fourth-degree
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 20
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 20 in Martin District Court: John C. Adkins (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant, $5,000 cash. David J. Brown (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed Jan 16-22 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds recorded in her office through Jan. 22. Civil Suits Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jimmy D. Spence. Brown Food Service Inc. vs. Natasha C. Moore. Citibank NA vs. Nancy
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Johnson County grand jury returns multiple indictments
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Johnson County grand jury convened for the first time in the new year Jan. 16 and returned 18 indictments, including two cases of sexual abuse of a minor, an assault on a healthcare worker and numerous drug-related cases. Aaron Jones, 41, has been indicted on felony charges
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Local government meeting schedule: What Martin County residents should know
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — From the Fiscal Court to government boards and authorities, several public entities serve Martin County and are registered with the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Two additional entities serve the cities of Inez and Warfield. Together, these bodies form the framework of local government that oversees essential services, programs,
