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Mingo deputies hold annual ‘Shop With A Deputy’ program
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s “Shop With A Deputy” program took place two evenings at the South Williamson Walmart on Dec. 18 and 19. The annual Christmas program has been going on for nearly 30 years now. Sgt. Norman Mines, MCDSA president, said approximately 15 pre-K through fifth-grade…
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 17 & 19
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin Circuit Court: Joy Armes (change of plea) — Trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense: Pleaded guilty, probation unsupervised five years, forfeit all items seized by law enforcement, including cash, sentencing 2/6/25 at 10 a.m. Joy Armes (change of…
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Martin County civil suits Dec. 13-19
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Dec. 13-19: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Danielle Fletcher. Lendmark Financial Services/Paintsville vs. Christopher Sesco. Dwayne Collins vs. Sandy Collins. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Randall Linder. Elias Stacy et al vs. 3M Company et al.
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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 16-18
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 16-18: Deeds Matthew David Ward, Amanda Ward (party 1) to Christopher Robert Cook. Elmer R. Hammond, Jan D. Runyon, Robert D. Hammond, Jimmy Ray Gantt, Kaylee Lane Hammond, Amy Mills Gantt (party 1) to Brian Jude, Elsie…
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Santa rides shotgun in Sheriff Kirk’s patrol car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you are traveling through Martin County this season, you might spot Sheriff John Kirk and Santa making their rounds. With flashing lights and bags of candy and toys, they are turning roadside stops into moments of Christmas cheer—and proving that even a “citation” can be a gift…
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Man fatally shot after entering Carter County residence
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GRAYSON — A man was fatally shot Dec. 18 after entering a residence in Carter County, state police said. Authorities responded to a 9:04 p.m. emergency call reporting a shooting on Damron Mayo Road in Grayson. Upon arrival, officers from the Kentucky State Police and Grayson City Police Department found a man…
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From mine to mushrooms: Agroforestry seeding hope, opportunity in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — At a reclaimed mine site on North Wolf Creek Road, a new chapter in Appalachian opportunity is sprouting. With support from a USDA RBDG-funded series of free workshops, residents eager to launch or grow their ventures are learning hands-on techniques in agroforestry. The yearlong program began Friday with…
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Inez beats ARPA deadline to obligate funds
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following the swearing-in Thursday of Inez Commissioners Jennifer Wells, Nita Collier, Roy Penix and Phyllis Conrad by Martin County/Judge Executive Lon Lafferty, the City of Inez took steps to ensure its share of federal relief money does not slip away. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that the city’s remaining…
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Six county health departments gather to build partnerships
ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Public health teams from six counties came together Friday for the first-ever Big Sandy Public Health Regional Christmas event. Staff from Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties participated in a day of team-building activities, games, a Christmas breakfast and a movie to build connections and strengthen partnerships.…
