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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…
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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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