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Man arrested at gunpoint in Warfield
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — In a tense confrontation Friday, police arrested an Inez man at gunpoint after he allegedly attempted to run over an individual and a deputy sheriff in Warfield. William H. Preece, 57, was arrested in the parking lot of the Zip Zone store in Warfield, according to the Martin
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Inez shoots down business owner’s request for Sunday alcohol sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Commission shot down Tobacco Plus owner Jason Hammond’s request that the city amend its alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow malt beverage sales on Sundays. Hammond stated during a city meeting Thursday that allowing Sunday sales would prevent his customers from having to travel to Warfield and
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Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
Organizers seek volunteers, sponsors, donations CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The 2024 Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering will take place July 26-28 at the James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales shop in Tomahawk. Organized by James L. Webb, son of the shop’s namesake, the festival will feature an extensive lineup of old-time musicians and workshops
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Aaron Jude, 28, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, was arrested Monday in Inez on four bench warrants for court. Deputy Dennis Hall made the arrest. Jorge Blake Hiromato Jr., 23, of Debord, was arrested Saturday on Davella Road, Debord, for operating on a
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Inez pledges $2,000 for Fourth of July fireworks
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In support of local festivities, the City of Inez pledged a $2,000 donation to the Inez Volunteer Fire Department for their Fourth of July fireworks display, marking the contribution’s second consecutive year. The decision came during a city meeting on Thursday where Assistant Fire Chief Nick Endicott expressed
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Be ‘REAL ID Ready’ as one year mark to federal enforcement approaches
Will your license fly? That’s the question that state officials urge residents to ask themselves as only one year remains before federal REAL ID Act enforcement starts May 7, 2025. After that date, a REAL ID state-issued driving or identity credential or another federally accepted form of REAL ID, like a passport, will be required
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 6 and May 7 in Martin District Court: Bradley S. Bryant (arraignment) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Bench warrant $500 cash. James T. Harmon (motion to set aside) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/30/24 at 9 a.m. Crystal
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits: Citibank vs. Susan Sparks. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Ricky Preece. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Stephen Hogg, Matergy Inc. (first party) to The Appalachian Renewal Project LLC; Bay Point
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Mingo Health Department warns of fentanyl overdose threat
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Health Department issued a warning Tuesday, May 7 about several overdoses relating to the drug fentanyl. The warning, which appeared on social media, stated the Mingo County Health Department had received 13 overdose reports within the previous 48 hours, “indicating potentially contaminated substances being
