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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 18 in Martin District Court: Joe Blackburn (arraignment) — Criminal littering: Bench warrant $500 cash. Justin Cline (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, first degree: Preliminary hearing 5/2/23 at 11 a.m. Bryan Daniels (motion hour) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No operator’s/moped license; 3.…
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WVSP makes several changes in top offices
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police has made several changed after a reorganization. According to a press release, the following appointments were made: B.L. Mankins now holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as of April 22. Mankins’ previous rank was Lieutenant – Professional Standards of Troop 6). E.D. Widmeyer now…
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FDA approves new booster, recommends a second booster for some
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The best way to protect yourself from severe illness, hospitalization and death from Covid-19 is to get vaccinated and boosted. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Omicron booster, also referred to as the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine, for immunocompromised people and people over the age…
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Rape, arson, theft, child abuse highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rape, arson, auto theft and child abuse highlighted grand jury indictments Thursday in Martin County. The grand jury indicted 13 individuals. Austin T. Jackson, 26, of Warfield, faces two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. The grand jury accuses Jackson…
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Route 40 closure near Stafford Fork scheduled for Saturday
MARTIN COUNTY — Route 40 at mile point 2.0 near Stafford Fork will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises that motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. Motorists, including emergency…
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‘Every day is a fashion show’ at Main Emporium
Inez boutique offers sports and fashion apparel BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Main Emporium opened its doors in Inez in January 2019 with the motto, “Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.” Owned by the son-and-mother team Daniel Cline and Rita Horn Stacy, Main Emporium evolved from Bluegrass Creative Designs…
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Tourism sees silver lining in courthouse fire
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission sees the silver lining in the cloud. The commission met Monday and got an update on work on the historic courthouse to repair damage caused by a fire that broke out April 12 in the east wing. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said Servpro…
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HOF cements sports legacy in first induction ceremony
Twenty-four players, three teams BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a long, illustrious history when it comes to sports. Dwayne Sweeney and the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame board of directors are cementing that legacy with the first induction ceremony hosted at the Roy F. Collier Community Center…
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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Court Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Ernest D. Pack vs. Rebecca Whitt Pack. John E. Washburn vs. Stephanie Washburn. Community Trust Bank Inc. vs. James D. Kerr et al. Kimberly Jude Endicott vs. Rondal Lee Endicott. Greathel E. Blair vs. Cara…
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