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Escape to the holidays: Christmas in the Mountains comes to life in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready to make your December unforgettable with Christmas in the Mountains, a weeklong celebration running Dec. 1-7 in Inez. A crowd gathered Sunday behind the courthouse to begin a new tradition: lighting the Christmas tree for this cherished annual festival that brings something for everyone: sparkling lights,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rita Lynn Maynard, 53, of Lovely, found herself in handcuffs Saturday in Warfield, facing charges of drug paraphernalia possession and endangering the welfare of a minor. Special Deputy J.C. Kirk said the stop occurred after Maynard’s vehicle repeatedly drifted out of her lane.…
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Martin County court docket for 11/12/2024
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Nov. 12 in Martin District Court: Wesley Borders (arraignment) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 2/4/25 at 10 a.m. Johnny M. Carter (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Preliminary hearing 12/10/24 at 11 a.m. Jimmy…
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Martin County civil suits Nov. 8-14
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Nov. 18-14: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. James Mollett et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Keith Sweeney. Gary Lee Carter vs. Pamela Christine Neal. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Ricky Burgess et al. BMO Bank NA vs. Coalfield Lumber Co…
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Martin County property transfers for Nov. 7-13
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Nov. 7-13: C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 1) to C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 2). Sandy Sheppard (party 1) to Jimmy Darnell Cook (party 2). Judy M. Thacker (party 1) to Jason Thacker (party 2). Rabon…
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‘Overwhelmed and frustrated,’ Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern November 12, 2024 LOUISVILLE — A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday. The plaintiff, identified by the pseudonym Mary Poe in the lawsuit, said in a statement that “ending my pregnancy…
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Martin County raises property tax rate to offset service cuts
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court approved a property tax increase for 2024, raising the real property tax rate from 11.5 to 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value, a 5.2% increase. The measure, expected to generate $372,646 in revenue, passed in a 3-0 vote Tuesday with District 4…
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Debord shooter to serve 365 days home incarceration
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A man was sentenced Thursday to five years each on four counts of wanton endangerment for firing bullets into Debord residences with occupants inside in August 2023. The midnight shooting took place on Sandlick Road when Joseph L. Stevens of Lovely arrived at the home of his girlfriend’s…
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Warfield man arrested after setting blaze during burn ban
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Police arrested a Martin County man after a blaze he set on his own property spiraled out of control. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested George English, 53, of Warfield, at around 3:20 p.m. Nov. 6 on Groundhog Hollow in Warfield. The sheriff reported that English set a fire during…
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Man who threatened school principal strikes deal to avoid prosecution
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man accused of threatening to cause death or serious injury to an elementary school principal last fall just struck a deal to avoid prosecution, provided he sticks to the court’s rules for the next two years. Gwyan Horn of Inez, indicted in October 2023 for…
