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Copper thieves leave Tomahawk residents with no phone service
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Copper thieves cut and stole over 5,000 feet of phone and cable lines from the Tomahawk and Milo communities over the last week, leaving residents without phone and internet services. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said some residents reported cable outages occurred last weekend while others occurred overnight Saturday…
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Delbarton man wounded in shooting in downtown Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — There were police vehicles and blue lights flashing all around in downtown Williamson after a shooting Thursday afternoon near the Mingo County Courthouse. The incident sent a man to the hospital and ended with another man being arrested, according to the Williamson Police Department Chief John Dotson. The…
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A child is born
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
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Pit bull in custody after attacking pig
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A female pit bull that had been declared a vicious animal by the Martin County court system is now in the custody of the game warden after it is said to have attacked a pig. A second dog was also involved in the attack. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David…
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Four arrested in Louisa search
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — An ongoing drug investigation in Lawrence County yielded four arrests, with one of the defendants found to have an outstanding warrant against him in Martin County. The criminal complaint states that Officer Teddy Newsome of the Louisa Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Osborne executed a search…
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County accepting bids for garbage hauler in District 3
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is advertising for bids for a garbage hauler in District 3. During the Dec. 15 court meeting, District 3 Magistrate Derrick Stepp informed Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty that the court had received a letter of resignation from Jude’s Garbage Pickup advising the company would only…
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Hollerwood to host Christmas show Friday at Alley on Main
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Hollerwood Productions is hosting a “Christmas Extravaganza” Friday at Alley on Main in Paintsville. The show will feature performances by local musicians including Kristofer Lee Bentley and his band the Protectors. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music will begin at 7 p.m. and feature Jesse Osborne, Bobby Lee Caudill,…
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Outgoing magistrates attend last meeting
Mayor brings issues to fiscal court BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three of the current Martin County magistrates attended their last fiscal court meeting in their official capacity Thursday evening. The December meeting was the second overseen by Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, who thanked the departing for their dedication to the county and the residents…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, was arrested Friday at Riverside Apartments for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) minor injury. Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched on a call about a male and female fighting at Riverside Apartments. The deputy reported Allen had a scratch above…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Jason Hughes vs. Brian D. Wallace DMD PLLC et al. Raymond Fry vs. Angela Williams Fry Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. John P. May. Cash Express LLC vs. Matthew Litton. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie…
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