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Paint striping begins Sept. 25 in District 12
Martin, Floyd, Johnson and Lawrence counties are first on the list PIKEVILLE — Motorists in Martin, Floyd, Johnson and Lawrence counties can expect to encounter a slow-moving caravan of trucks and equipment as district-wide paint striping begins this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced that crews would begin striping yellow center lines along secondary…
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Former girls basketball coach arrested on rape, sexual abuse and sodomy charges
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A former teacher and girls basketball coach is facing rape, sexual abuse and sodomy charges. Darrin Rice, 54, of Wittensville, was arrested Sept. 21 by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department following his indictment by a Johnson County grand jury. The indictment charges Rice with third-degree rape, first-degree sexual…
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Harvest Fest draws big crowd
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival drew a large crowd Friday and Saturday in downtown Inez. From the vendors to the activities and games to the top-notch performances, this year’s festival had something for everyone. In the scarecrow competition, Martin County Healthcare Facility claimed victory in the business category and…
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Ambulance service concerns escalate
EMT shares disturbing information, Patriot Ambulance owner responds BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Emergency patients in Martin County have been waiting extended periods for ambulances to travel from surrounding counties to drive them to hospitals. This has prompted several complaints over the last month about the service provided by Patriot Ambulance Service (the…
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New skilled trades training school opening in Inez
Classes begin Feb. 6 at TEK Center BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A new skilled trades training center will begin classes Feb. 6, 2023, in Inez to train heavy equipment operators, industrial maintenance mechanics and electricians. Martin County Economic Development Authority agreed in a Sept. 13 meeting to lease the first floor of the…
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Magistrate wants to hold logging companies accountable
‘Taxpayers should not pay’ BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County District 2 Magistrate Roger Preece believes taxpayers should not foot the bill to repair county roads that commercial timber harvesting companies damage. During the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting Thursday, the magistrate was the lone voice opposed to a mere oral agreement with a company…
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Solar job fairs between January and June
Solar project ‘on the home stretch’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solar Project is on the home stretch, according to Savion director of development Erich Miarka. Miarka gave a project update Thursday during the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. “We build and operate utility-scale solar projects all over the country,”…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James Arin Moore, 52, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Riverfront Road in Lovely for fleeing or evading police, first degree (motor vehicle) and burglary, second degree. Tammy Huhn, 43, of Debord, was arrested Sunday in Debord on a bench warrant for Lawrence…
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Martin County Courthouse News
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Ike Stepp, Marlene Stepp (first party) to Charles Copeland, Deborah Copeland (second party). James T. Maynard, Linda Maynard (first party) to John Simpkins, Lora A. Simpkins (second party). Clyde Jason Hammond (first party) to Clyde Hammond, Jr., Tammy Hammond…
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