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Martin County court docket June 7
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases June 7 in Martin District Court: Caleb Joseph Burgess (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over limit: Six-month diversion. Michael Copley (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Reset 7/2/24 at 9 a.m. Michael G. Copley (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 7/2/24 at 9…
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Martin County Records: Deeds and marriages June 7-13
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office June 7-13: Deeds Oscar Copley, Brenda Copley (first party) to Melissa Howell, Fred Randall Howell (second party). Margaret Pinson, Pamela Pinson Coonley, Donald Coonley, Lucy Pinson Barden, Daniel A. Barden, Sara Pinson Nenni, Anthony Nenni (first party) Pinson…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office June 7-13: Ashley Runyon vs. Kevin M. Litton. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Marletta S. McGinnis. Bank of America NA vs. Gwyan Horn. Discover Bank vs. Matthew Whitt. Community Trust Bank vs. Alexus Collins. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Dixie…
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Deaths of two Kentucky workers demolishing coal-prep plant bring $31,500 fine for safety violations
BY LIAM NIEMEYER kentuckylantern.com On a cool evening in late October, David Peyton heard a pop then a warning scream to get out. Within seconds two men were trapped under 11 stories of steel and concrete. Peyton ran to where Alvin Nees and Billy Joe “Bo” Daniels were trapped in the collapsed Pontiki/Excel coal preparation…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of fake arrest warrants
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) issued a warning Monday urging residents to be cautious of scams involving fake arrest warrants bearing forged signatures of court personnel and law enforcement officers. The AOC stated that scammers are sending fraudulent warrants and demanding payment to avoid arrest. “While such scams are not…
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Pikeville man charged with vehicular homicide after hit-and-run on U.S. 460
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MILLARD, Ky. — A Pike County man is in custody after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist on U.S. 460 in Millard and fleeing the scene, according to Kentucky State Police. The Pikeville Post was notified of the fatal collision around 9:50 p.m. June 12. Troopers determined that Clinton Justice, 68, of…
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Woman killed in three-vehicle collision in Belcher
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BELCHER — A woman died June 12 in a three-vehicle collision on Ferrells Creek Road in Belcher, according to the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post. The crash was reported at approximately 7:14 a.m. Troopers determined that Jeremy Gunter was driving a 2002 Ford F150 when his vehicle crossed the center line and…
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Ricky Skaggs, Noah Thompson, Larry Cordle to play CMH Tribute Show on July 13
The “Million Dollar Holler” will be represented well at the Country Music Highway Tribute Shows in Louisa next week. Economic development nonprofit SOAR announced the lineup for a two-day festival-style celebration set to take place in downtown Louisa on July 12 and 13.
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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to…
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last…
