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Martin County property transfer and marriage records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriage recorded in her office Aug. 8-13: Deeds Jerrell Fannin, Edna Sue Fannin (first party) to Larry Fletcher (second party). Jammie Fitch, Gloria Fitch (first party) to Jammie Fitch (second party). Wilma Faye Collier (first party) to Delores Ann Smith (second party). Donald…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Aug. 9-15: Barry Horn vs. Sadie Michelle Stepp. Elizabeth Wiley et al vs. Delmar Moore et al. Ballard Moore et al vs. 3M Company et al. HSBC Bank USA NA as Indenture Trustee vs. James Howard. Cash Express LLC…
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Kermit water project ready to begin: Public meeting Sept. 9
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Construction on Kermit’s water infrastructure project is expected to commence soon, following necessary procedural steps to secure USDA funding. The town has completed two of the three required readings of an ordinance, with the final reading and public hearing scheduled for Sept. 9. The project will revitalize Kermit’s…
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Man fatally shot in Sidney, grand jury review pending
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SIDNEY — Kentucky State Police responded to a fatal shooting in the Sidney community of Pike County on Aug. 14 following a report that came into the Pikeville Post. Troopers and investigators arrived at a residence on North Big Creek Road where they found a man who had been shot.…
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Martin County BOE: Vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 2
‘This is about taking money from public schools and giving it to private schools’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A question on the ballot in November will ask voters whether to amend Kentucky’s constitution to allow the Legislature to redirect public tax dollars from public schools to private schools. The Martin County Board of Education…
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Moores honored for decades of service to community
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty presented a “Servant’s Heart Award” in recognition of a Pigeon Roost couple for decades of “unwavering commitment and exemplary service” that they poured into their community. The award was bestowed upon Thelma Moore and her late husband, the late Eugene Moore during…
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Dispute emerges in Inez City meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At a recent Inez City Commission meeting, Commissioner Jennifer Wells provided an update on the Appalachian Artist Festival held Aug. 3. The event drew community participation and was well-received, with attendees expressing their satisfaction with the city’s efforts. Despite the success of the overall success of the festival,…
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Inez donates to Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday, Mayor Ed Daniels introduced a delegation from the Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) committee who sought financial support for this year’s festival. The committee, represented by Linda Webb, Linda Booth, Kendra Fletcher, Lisa Parsons and Janet Mills, made their case for…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Eric Bowens, 46, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Tomahawk on an indictment warrant. Deputy Justin Bellamy made the arrest. Cody Spears, 29, of Lovely, was arrested Monday in Inez on an indictment warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Robert Drenning,…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 6 in Martin District Court: Carla Rachelle Alexander (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Dismissed. Jackie Allen Jr. (arraignment) — Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/3/24 at 10 a.m. Preston…
