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Residents raise alarm over semi-trailer truck traffic to Martin County Solar Project
“They’re going to kill somebody if we don’t get something done.” –Adam Lowe BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The ongoing construction of the Martin County Solar Project on South Wolf Creek Road is raising safety concerns among local residents due to the increased semi-trailer truck traffic on rural roads. Particularly, the residents along
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Price announces school board candidacy
INEZ — Kathleen Price officially announced her candidacy for reelection to the District 5 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Price submitted her candidacy paperwork Monday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. After initially being appointed to the BOE in 2003 to fill the vacant seat of Carol Chaffin, Price has successfully run
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Inez man indicted for alleged sheriff assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — An Inez man arrested in January for allegedly assaulting Johnson County Sheriff Scott Hazlette is facing a formal indictment in connection to the incident. Casey Spence, 26, was indicted Jan. 26 in Johnson County on charges of third-degree criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, second-degree assault of a police
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Martin County secures grant to clean up illegal roadside dumps
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has been awarded a grant of $96,173 to tackle the issue of five illegal roadside dumps. Martin County Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps said Friday that this financial assistance, provided through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management’s Illegal Open Dump Grant Program, will go for cleaning
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Man arrested after allegedly threatening Tomahawk churchgoers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A Tomahawk man was taken into custody Sunday morning after allegedly threatening to harm individuals at the Phillip Cove Church, according to Kentucky State Police Post 9. Darrell Bowen, 51, was arrested following a 911 call reporting that Bowen was on his way to the church to “put
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Lovely couple arrested for meth and fentanyl
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Martin County man is in jail in West Virginia following his arrest Thursday on drug charges. Jordan T. Stacy, 28, of Lovely, and Courtney M. Timmons, 26, of Williamson, West Virginia, were arrested by Mingo County Chief Deputy A. Mounts, Cpl E. Williams and Cpl M. Lendearo. During the arrest, law
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Kentucky child-care providers face uncertain future when federal funding expires
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Child-care providers in Kentucky are bracing for severe funding cuts when $330 million in annual federal funding expires in September. A recent survey of hundreds of child-care directors in the Commonwealth shows most expect to raise tuition rates and cut staff pay. Research shows kids who have access to
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Louisa man indicted on human trafficking charges
LOUISA — A Lawrence County man is in jail following his indictment Thursday for alleged human trafficking and child exploitation. Jerrod Lee Kelly, 36, of Louisa, faces charges of human trafficking – commercial sex activity (victim under 18 years of age), procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means on 10 occasions,
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Kentucky lawmakers consider bill that would expand felony offenses
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION Under proposed legislation being considered by Republican lawmakers, Kentucky renters would face harsher criminal penalties for property damage. Penalties would increase for sleeping in a tent in public areas, and for violent offenses, among other measures. Ben Carter, senior litigation and advocacy counsel with the Kentucky Equal Justice Center,
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Routine checkups are part of the recipe for healthy children
BY DR. LATAWNYA PLEASANT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In the journey of parenthood, an essential step toward ensuring the health and happiness of your child is attending well-child care visits with your pediatrician. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents schedule routine checkups at key developmental stages to give your little one the best care. Those
