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Pigeon Roost residents live in fear of next big rain
Timber harvesting operation creates flood threat BY LISA STAYTON, ROGER SMITH and RACHEL DOVE LAURA — Residents of Pigeon Roost Fork live in fear of the rain as entire hillsides are being clearcut of trees. During heavy rainfall, the creek rises above its banks, forcing the rushing water to spread out, bleeding onto residents’ land…
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Warfield man indicted for meth
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted a Warfield man Thursday for alleged methamphetamine possession. John Preston, 41, of Warfield, is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Preston’s charges stem from his arrest May 24 on Halls Branch in Inez when a deputy responded to a call about him…
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Man charged with murder of daughter
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson County man who narrowly survived a suicide attempt is behind bars after being charged with first-degree murder in the Aug. 11 shooting death of his 12-year-old daughter. The mind-blowing tragedy left law enforcement, family, classmates and the community with way more questions than they have answers. Stacy…
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Survivor confronts her attacker during formal sentencing
Mollett gets 35 years in prison BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The survivor of a violent attack confronted her attacker during his formal sentencing hearing Aug. 26 in Johnson Circuit Court. Pamela Blevins of Tomahawk is a fighter but, as any survivor, bears mental and emotional scars from a brutal attack March 13, 2020.…
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Community discussion on harm reduction strategies Tuesday
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A panel discussion in Inez on harm reduction and syringe exchange programs intends to clarify misconceptions, increase understanding and empower the community. The event will be held 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The panel will consist of community health care and addiction treatment leaders and…
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BSACAP seeking more youth workers
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for more youth workers in Martin County. BSACAP representatives Jamie Welch and Cara Hager were guest speakers Thursday at the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club meeting and shared some information. Welch told the group that BSACAP seeks to help more workers…
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Hardinville sewer fixed
Christine Maynard was glad Friday to see Martin County Sanitation repair the sewer lift station at Hardinville Road in Inez. The sanitation department had discharged raw sewer into Maynard’s yard and the stream behind her home since January while residents’ complaints went unanswered.
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Tennessee company donates bullet-proof vests to sheriff
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When working in law enforcement, the key to staying safe is often in the protective equipment officers wear. Thanks to a generous donation from Tennessee-based organization Vests For Life Inc., the Martin County Sheriff’s Office can now outfit four deputies with state-of-the-art carrier vests lined with steel plates. Deputy…
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Coal miner killed in West Virginia
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia coal miner was fatally injured Thursday night in Kanawha County. Kris Ball, 34, of Hart, W.Va., was killed at the Kanawha Eagle Coalburg Tunnel Mine, Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday. Blackhawk Mining Company owns the mine. “All the miners across our great state are absolute heroes,”…
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