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Warfield greenlights medical cannabis
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission has signaled its intent to allow medical cannabis operations within city limits, moving forward with the first reading of a new ordinance Thursday. The ordinance cites the benefits to residents as a key reason for permitting licensed medical cannabis cultivators, dispensaries, processors, producers and…
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Big Sandy Detention Center reviews finances and inmate work detail allotments
Jail has employment positions open BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center board discussed financial challenges and other business in a special meeting Thursday. The board moved into an executive session to discuss “litigation and personnel” without taking any action. Administrator Byron E. Hansford reported that the facility’s average…
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Martin County seeks $28 million to rescue troubled water and sewer systems
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is hoping to secure crucial funding for its ailing water and sewer systems through the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems program. This initiative, introduced during the 2024 General Assembly, allocates $150 million to support economically challenged water and wastewater systems…
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Community unites to preserve historic 1821 church in Inez, eyes future heritage center
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Creative community members are rallying to save the Rockcastle United Baptist Church, established in 1821 and a primary founding church of the Old Zion Association, from the relentless march of time. There are early discussions to transform the historic building into a Martin County Heritage Center, a move…
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729 more tires recovered from Tug River
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BORDERLAND, W.Va. — The tire cleanup for the Tug River continued Aug. 28 at Borderland, just north of Williamson. What workers thought would be a light day wading the river turned into a major waste tire cleanup just below the Borderland access site. The official number was 729 old tires…
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Salyersville man convicted on federal drug charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — A federal jury in Pikeville convicted a Salyersville man Aug. 28 of possessing with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl following a two-day trial. Daniel Jackson, 57, was found guilty after evidence presented at trial revealed that on Feb. 7 law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Forrest Hinkle Jr., 66, of Tomahawk, had a rough Sunday when he was pulled over on Trace Fork Road and arrested on a laundry list of charges, including DUI, first-degree possession of methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana. Deputies stopped Hinkle after spotting his…
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Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests through the mail starting in late September
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home. The test, which can be ordered from COVIDTests.gov at the end of September, will detect the current…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 in Martin District Court: Crystal G. Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Disorderly conduct, second degree; 2. Terroristic threatening, third degree: 1. Dismissed; 2. Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, pay court cost, show cause 2/11/25. Eric Tyrone Brown (arraignment) —…
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Aug. 23-26: James R Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara E Mineer (second party). Alvie Pete Meddings (first party) to Sarah Marcum (second party).
