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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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Two arrested for domestic violence
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Two residents were arrested for alleged domestic violence at Riverside Apartments at Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched Friday to the apartment complex after a fight between a male and female was reported to 911. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, and…
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Mingo crash claims lives of 7-year-old and adult male
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A two-vehicle accident occurred Monday afternoon near Matewan that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy and Kentucky man and sent two others to area hospitals. According to information released by the Mingo County Sheriff’s office, the accident is described as a “side-swipe” and occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m.…
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DEA busts Pikeville psychiatrist
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — DEA officers descended Thursday on the Coal Run residence of Dr. Jason N. Stamper and discovered multiple bags of heroin, methamphetamine, a large quantity of the attention deficit disorder drug Vyvanse and drug paraphernalia, including scales and pipes. Stamper, 51, a well-known psychiatrist, was at his office on Hambley Boulevard at…
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Grinch burglarizes Inez home, steals presents from under tree
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A single mother of three is heartbroken after a burglar broke into her home on Coldwater Road and stole every present under the Christmas tree and other items. “This is like taking a page from the Grinch movie, only I don’t expect the thief to have a change of…
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Inez man charged again in copper theft
“Your luck will eventually run out and you’ll receive a knock on the door.” –Sheriff John Kirk BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One of five men arrested last month for cutting phone lines and selling the copper found himself on the wrong side of the law again after a 55-gallon drum containing copper lines…
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Caney Shaft project begins this month
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Appalachian Renewal Project announced its plan to break ground this month on the county-owned Caney Shaft property, the site of a future community campground and recreational destination. Clifford Smith of ARP says a crew is in place to begin phase 1 of the project, starting with site cleanup, debris…
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PSC gives Kermit water project the green light
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The West Virginia Public Service Commission gave Kermit’s water improvement project the green light. Mayor Charles Sparks announced in a Kermit Council meeting Monday that the PSC issued an order Nov. 29 granting a certificate of convenience and necessity and approving the proposed funding for the $3.4 million project.…
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Newly-elected Inez officials sworn in
INEZ — The mayor and three city commissioners were sworn in Thursday at Inez City Hall. Mayor Ed Daniels City Commissioners Terry Fraley, Roy Penix and Floyd David Jude took the oath of office in a ceremony performed by Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles before the city’s regular monthly meeting. The officials were elected in…
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