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Webb music shop hosting Memorial Day banjo workshop
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales has been a staple of the Stidham community since its opening in 1972. Though the little music shop was forced to shutter its doors in February 2022, it is now back up and running with the son of the original owner…
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R&J Building Supply Company celebrates 40 years
Retailer in Lovely offers superior merchandise and service BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — In a world where big box stores compete with local retailers on price and convenience, a place like R&J Building Supply Company in Lovely is an oasis of affordable, superior merchandise and service that keeps customers loyal. R&J opened in…
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County collects over 14,000 waste tires
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County collected 14,238 tires during a three-day waste-tire collection event March 30-April 1. “That’s 14,238 tires that we don’t have to worry about being burned, buried or in a creek somewhere,” Martin County solid waste coordinator Eric Phelps said. “Any number is a good number, and that’s…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Megan Maynard, 25, of Warfield, was arrested Tuesday for probation violation for felony offense. Probation and Parole officer Ward made the arrest. Dewey Maynard, 45, of Warfield, was arrested Monday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).…
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Martin County Records
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Jonathan B. Callaham (first party) to Samuel Lowe, Lillie Lowe (second party). Clifton Crum, Naomi Crum (first party) to Odias Jude Jr., Iva Ellen Jude (second party). The Martin County Fiscal Court (first party) to Warfield Church of God,…
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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 2 in Martin Circuit Court: Mary Lynn Ayers (motion to set aside failure to appear) 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine;…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department investigates illegal dumps
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on the never-ending battle against illegal dumps throughout the county. The department is using social media, specifically Facebook, to post pictures of dumps in hopes of getting tips or leads on individuals participating in this illegal activity. These eyesores…
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National public-health emergency for COVID-19 ends Thursday
Experts warn that another Omicron-like outbreak is still possible KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, and the U.S. public health emergency ends May 11, but the pandemic is not over and the disease remains a threat, the World Health Organization said Friday. Experts recently warned the White House that “There’s…
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FDA approves first-ever RSV vaccine for people 60 and older
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS People 60 and older now have access to the first approved vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus. The vaccine, developed by GlaxoSmithKline, is called Arexvy and was approved May 3 by the Food and Drug Administration. “Today’s approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public-health achievement to prevent…
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