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Whipsawed by the system, dozens of independent pharmacies closed in Kentucky last year, and more are expected to follow suit
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS In the past year, at least 67 independent pharmacies have closed in Kentucky, and more are expected to close because of a recent change in the system that favors big pharmacy chains. So reports Alex Acquisto of the Lexington Herald-Leader in a significant story for rural Kentucky. “Pharmacists are often the first
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Martin County court dockets (Jan. 29-Feb. 1)
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Feb. 1 in Martin Circuit Court: Amy L. Blankenship (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense: Indictment information, warrant $5,000 cash. David Brown (arraignment) —
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Randall Jude. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Darlene Reed. Cavalry SPV I LLC As Assignee of Synchr vs. Brand Maynard. Riverside Apartments vs. Kailei Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Rosanna Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Samantha
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Martin County Solar Project to host second career fair Feb. 6 at Collier Center in Inez
INEZ — Martin County Solar Project will hold its second job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Collier Center (387 Main Street in Inez) to promote open construction positions. The Martin County Solar Project is located on the old Martiki mine site in Martin County, comprising more than 1,200
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Trial date set for accused murderer; lawyer requests change of venue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man facing murder charges in the shooting death of a West Virginia State Police trooper is requesting his trial be moved out of Mingo County. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, pleaded not guilty during a formal arraignment Friday in Mingo County Circuit Court. Judge Joshua Butcher
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Martin County faces water crisis
Freezing causes countywide outage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is in the throes of a severe water crisis as crews work tirelessly around the clock to address widespread leaks in the public water system caused by sub-freezing temperatures. The emergency prompted a countywide shutdown Saturday, leaving all Martin County residents without
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Governor’s proposed budget allocates $12 million for Martin County water
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN During Gov. Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update Jan. 18, the governor laid out the differences in the budgets proposed by his administration and the budget proposed by the House of Representatives. Gov. Beshear’s proposed budget allocated $12 million specifically for Martin County water projects, a significant and direct investment in
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Steven Gauze eyes third term on Martin County Board of Education
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Steven Gauze has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the District 4 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Gauze, who has served two terms that started Jan. 1, 2017, submitted his candidacy papers Friday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. A lifelong resident of Martin
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Three busted for drugs at Dempsey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County deputies arrested three individuals on drug charges Monday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The officers went to the location after receiving an anonymous narcotics trafficking tip and information that a suspect with several active warrants was on the premises. Upon arrival, the homeowner, Lucille Mills, 47,
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Health department director announces plans for emergency shelter
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Eric Mills, director of the Martin County Health Department, as their guest speaker. Mills announced plans for an emergency shelter and offered a look at the health department’s role in community welfare. “The health department’s role, as
