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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ethan Cole Hensley, 22, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Jeff Jude Road in Pilgrim on a warrant from Martin District Court. Randall Scott Bowen, 30, of Martha, was arrested Sunday on Route 40 in Warfield on an indictment warrant. Special Deputy J.C.…
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Mike Casey wins Williamson mayoral race
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mike Casey, who has been serving as interim mayor for the City of Williamson, was elected to that seat Tuesday, Nov. 5. Casey defeated challenger Joe Lycan by 532 votes to 257 votes. Before being appointed interim mayor, Casey had been serving as a City Councilman for Ward 4,…
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Get “REAL ID ready: Six-month mark to federal enforcement date approaches
REAL ID required to board U.S. commercial flights, access military bases beginning May 7, 2025 In just six months, every Kentuckian 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to travel domestically and access certain federal facilities, including military bases. To apply for a REAL ID…
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No surprises in Mingo County election results
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County had few surprises in the General Election results. Several key offices saw the Republican candidates unopposed in the November election after winning their primary races back in May. Incumbent Sheriff Joe Smith, incumbent County Commissioner Diann Hannah, Republican Assessor candidate Bethany Cisco-Goad and newcomer GOP Prosecutor Brock…
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Martin County court dockets Nov. 4-7
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 7 in Martin Circuit Court: Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — 1. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance/heroin, first offense: 1. One year; 2. One year. Sentences concurrent with each other and consecutive…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Oct. 26-Nov. 6: Deeds James Dials, Myrtle Dials (party 1) to Charles Dials, Bonnie Dials (party 2). John W. Kirk, Loyce Kirk (party 1) to TLC Properties LLC (party 2). Wanda K. Maynard, Joe Ed Maynard (party 1)…
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Martin County civil suits Nov. 1-7
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Nov. 1-7: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Larry D. Workman. Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Ronald Nadicksbernd. Capital One NA vs. Loretta Mollette.
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PSC sets informal conference in Martin County Water monitoring case
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has announced an informal conference to address “a recent filing” in case 2020-00154 in which it monitors the Martin County Water District. Scheduled for Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the meeting will be conducted via videoconference “to discuss issues presented in this matter.” According to a notice…
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Inez Fire Department secures grants for lifesaving equipment, water rescue boat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will receive two major grants to enhance its equipment and capabilities. A $213,000 grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program will fund the purchase of 20 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) essential for firefighters entering hazardous environments. The department will also use a $65,000…
