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Kermit resident Steven Kominar appointed to Mingo County BOE
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has filled a vacancy on the Mingo County Board of Education. Blatt announced the appointment Friday of K. Steven Kominar, effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the resignation of James Baisden in March. Kominar, a resident of Kermit, is a former member of
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Williamson Mayor Charles Hatfield resigns, federal investigation underway
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mayor Charles Hatfield of the City of Williamson resigned Friday afternoon after an emergency Williamson City Council meeting. The meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. Hatfield’s replacement has not been named, but an appointment is scheduled next week. The resignation comes as Hatfield stands accused of stealing federal funds
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Burglary, assault with deadly weapon lead grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered indictments Thursday against 11 individuals. Charges range from burglary and assault with a deadly weapon to drug trafficking. Dylan Johnson, 27, of Wayland, faces charges of first-degree burglary/complicity, second-degree assault and theft by unlawful taking (over $1,000). According to the indictment, Johnson,
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No water rate increase for Martin County if contractor completes project on time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District will not require a rate increase contingent upon the contractor completing the raw water intake by the projected July date and consistent water sales to the federal prison. This is according to Tony Sneed, Alliance Water Resources vice president and director of operations,
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Martin County takes steps toward off-road adventure trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court made decisions during its April 18 session toward developing ATV/UTV trails within the county. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty requested the court’s approval for a $250,000 grant application to the Department for Local Government. The grant is sourced from funds earmarked for the Kentucky Mountain Regional
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Lovely man accused of assaulting, imprisoning ex-wife
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A local man is in jail on felony charges after being accused of assaulting his ex-wife and holding her captive inside a residence. Trevor Jude, 27, of Lovely, was taken into custody around 6 p.m. Thursday at a residence on KY-292 after the alleged victim reported the incident
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Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference highlights challenges
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference convened Thursday and Friday in Inez, highlighting recent efforts to combat poverty and improve living conditions in the region. Organized by Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Thrive Community Coalition, Appalachia Reach Out (ARO), and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the event attracted community leaders,
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Voting starts next week; Tuesday deadline to request absentee ballot
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 presidential primary election is 20 days away. However, in-person excused absentee voting starts next week and the deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday. Voters can request an absentee ballot via the online portal govote.ky.gov or by contacting Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles. “A voter who
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Jude, 35, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Saturday in Lovely for possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, possession of marijuana, public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol), endangering the welfare of a minor, and outstanding bench warrants. Deputy Kenny Maynard
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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills presented
