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LIHEAP pre-registration available for seniors, disabled residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Eligible residents can pre-register for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program’s (LIHEAP) fall subsidy, which offers financial aid to help cover heating costs during the colder months. While the official enrollment period runs from Nov. 5 through Dec. 20, certain residents can take advantage of an early registration window. Pre-registration is…
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Police search for man after high-speed chase across Pike and Floyd counties
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Authorities are searching for Kenneth Kyle Greer following a high-speed pursuit Saturday night involving multiple law enforcement agencies across Pike and Floyd counties. Greer, already wanted on several active warrants for failure to appear, now faces additional charges related to the reckless chase. According to the Prestonsburg Police Department’s statement…
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Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher opposes Amendment 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, during an Oct. 10 webcast with superintendents, commented on the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE) unified stance against the use of public funds to support nonpublic schools. The board’s recently passed resolution states that public education is the best way to ensure…
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Disabled veteran faces $3,400 fine as Martin County board declines leniency
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A $100-per-day fine levied last month by the Martin County Solid Waste Board against a disabled resident has surpassed $3,400, but the board showed no leniency at its meeting Thursday. Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy informed the board that he had spoken with Dwayne Mills, director…
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Medieval madness could be coming to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county. “We have a membership…
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Passenger busted with meth in shoe claims driver set him up
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Pilgrim man found himself in cuffs late Saturday night after being stopped at a traffic checkpoint near Kermit Bridge in Lovely. According to police, Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Frankie L. Maynard, 48, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia around 11…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Floyd A. Luster III, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Davella Road in Debord on an indictment warrant signed by Martin Circuit Judge Kevin Holbrook. Deputy Justin Bellamy executed the warrant around 6:30 p.m. Earl Ray Meek, 47, of Inez, was arrested Monday…
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Eden leads Martin County schools in assessment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County students took the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring of 2024 with results released last week by the state. The annual assessment is given to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics (grades 3 through 8 and 10),…
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Infinity Design & Construction Group to add location in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LANGLEY — Infinity Design & Construction, a provider of 3D scanning, design and construction services, is expanding its operations to Floyd County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The company plans to open a facility in Langley, bringing 36 high-wage jobs in welding and pipe fabrication using a $1.75 million investment. “I want…
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 1 in Martin District Court: Henry Butcher (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Credit time served, removed from docket. Henry Kyle Butcher (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/12/24 at 10 a.m.…
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