-
Mingo County Commission sponsoring recycling event for electronic devices
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Commission (MCC) is sponsoring its second and final one-day covered electronic devices (CED) recycling event of the year Aug. 10 at the Mingo County Courthouse. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mingo County residents can bring devices they no longer use…
-
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Devin Morris, 24, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez on charges of willfully setting fire on land not owned or controlled by him, second-degree desecration of venerated objects, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespassing. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd arrested Morris after…
-
New manager reports progress on Martin County water projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Todd Adams, the new division manager for Alliance Water Resources, presented his inaugural monthly report at the June meeting of the Martin County Water District board. Financials Adams submitted a list of $252,198 in bills for payment, including $19,133 listed as “pump rental,” service and diesel. Board member…
-
Vehicle inspection fees increase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk announced the new vehicle inspection fee schedule that went into effect with House Bill 833 on Monday (July 15). Before HB 833, the vehicle inspection fee was set at $5. Going forward the fee structure includes the following: • $15 vehicle inspections at the sheriff’s…
-
Report summer wild turkey sightings online
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic information about their sightings into an online survey portal. Data collected through this survey help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. To report sightings, visit…
-
Martin County court docket July 8
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 8 in Martin District Court: Kenis Casey Bishop (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; tampering with physical evidence: Preliminary hearing 7/23/24 at 11 a.m. Michael Copley (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 8/20/24…
-
Martin County marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles’ office reported the following marriage July 10: Destiny Faith Conley, 23, of Salyersville, and Andrew Charles Chapman, 29, of Louisa.
-
Martin County civil suits July 5-11
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office July 5-11: Leah May et al vs. Hensley Real Estate Services LLC et al. Synchrony Bank vs. Marcella Garcia. Titan Building Rentals LLC vs. Billy Joe Maynard et al. Tyler Jude vs. Annie Maynard Jude. Hale Hope Maynard vs.…
-
Norfolk Southern announces 24-hour closure for emergency rail repairs
MATEWAN — Norfolk Southern and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 have announced a 24-hour closure for emergency rail repairs at the KY 1056 (Bridge Street) and WV 49 (Matewan) intersection. The closure, affecting a crossing located in Matewan, West Virginia, 0.08 miles north of KY 1056 and the Kentucky/West Virginia state line, will begin…
-
Kentucky State Police arrests 206 in statewide drug operation
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — Kentucky State Police arrested 206 people in a statewide drug sweep, authorities announced Thursday. Operation Summer Heat follows a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings involving all 16 KSP posts. Preliminary results indicate 490 criminal charges among the 206 arrests. Police seized 554 grams of fentanyl, 219 grams of…
