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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 25 in Martin District Court: Bryan Moore (preliminary hearing) — Operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license; fleeing or evading police, first degree; reckless driving: Bound over to the grand jury. Lonnie Mitchell Pauley (preliminary hearing) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm;…
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Kermit VFD board meeting July 8
KERMIT, W.Va. — There will be an annual meeting of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department board of directors on July 8 at 6 p.m. at the fire station in Kermit. The purpose of the meeting is to form the board of directors and elect officers for the coming year, according to KVFD Secretary Harold Marcum.…
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Kermit VFD receives rescue vehicle
KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s newest rescue vehicle is a 2012 Ford Expedition donated by the Mingo County Commission. The vehicle was previously used by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department, according to Billy Davis of KVFD. “It is Kermit’s third rescue that is in service,” Davis said. “This was very much needed as…
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Kentucky Medical Cannabis program expedites access
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program is fast-tracking access to medical cannabis for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. The application process opened Monday for prospective medical cannabis businesses, six months ahead of schedule, announced Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. The program has provided resources, including YouTube webinars and a Business Licensing Application…
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Matewan man turns himself in after murder in Huntington
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A young Mingo County man is in jail following a shooting that left one person dead Friday night in Huntington. Deonte Joplin, 25, of Matewan, turned himself in to the West Virginia State Police Williamson detachment Saturday afternoon. Huntington Police detectives had obtained an arrest warrant for…
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Paintsville man sentenced for ‘Zoombombing’ class and threatening to lynch fifth-graders
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NEW ORLEANS — A Paintsville man pleaded guilty and was sentenced last week to one year and one day in prison in the U.S. District of Eastern Louisiana for committing a federal hate crime. According to court documents, Brian Adams, 24, of Paintsville “Zoombombed” a fifth-grade class at the Laureate…
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Tomahawk man faces charges after medical emergency and Narcan revival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A Tomahawk man arrested on multiple charges Thursday suffered a medical emergency that prompted law enforcement to administer Narcan and provide life-saving support, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Justin Bellamy of the MCSO responded to a report of an intoxicated, aggressive man at a residence…
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Martin County Public Health board ends meeting abruptly, leaves agenda unfinished
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Health District board’s quarterly meeting on June 18 ended after 8 minutes and 45 seconds, leaving agenda items unfinished. Board member Ed Daniels left the meeting early to attend an Inez City special meeting, resulting in the lack of a quorum. Before Daniels departed,…
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Kermit faces major sewer crisis with collapsed main lines; bids farewell to oldest councilwoman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit is grappling with a significant sewer system issue due to collapsed main lines. Mayor Charles Sparks stated in a June 19 meeting that the town is contracting a company to pump the maintenance holes twice a week to manage the situation. The collapse…
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Martin County funds water project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County allocated $300,000 from its American Rescue Plan funds to match the funding for the Martin County Water District’s meter and service line replacement project on Collins Creek Road in Warfield. Congressman Hal Rogers announced a $1.2 million grant through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section…
