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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James McCoy, 52, of Pilgrim, was arrested Thursday on State Route 40 in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, no registration plates, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, possession of a controlled substance, first degree
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 9
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 9 in Martin District Court: Jordan Allen (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over (school zone); license to be in possession: Order. Lisa Baisden (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Preliminary hearing 1/23/24 at 11 a.m. Xenia Bowen (arraignment)
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Mollette, Teresa Dutton, John Dutton, Charolett Pinson, Tammie Smith (first party) to James Derrick Stepp, Melissa Dawn Stepp (second party). James R. Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara Mineer (second party). Robert Milton Cline Sr. (first
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Two arrested for murder of 5-year-old
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WURTLAND — Two people are in jail for the murder of a 5-year-old in Greenup County. Rachell Waddell, 36, and Christopher Stiltner, 38, were arrested Thursday at their residence on Oak Street in Wurtland for the June 17, 2023, murder of the child. Kentucky State Police Post 14 investigated the case. Earlier
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Second utility-scale solar project proposed for Martin County
Public meeting Jan. 11 in Inez BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Solar developer Savion Energy will host a public meeting Thursday (Jan. 11) to present details about a second utility-scale solar project in Martin County. The meeting will be at the Collier Center in Inez from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. According to
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Solar job fair Feb. 6
PILGRIM — Martin County Solar Project is set to conduct a job fair Feb. 6 in Inez. According to an announcement on MCSP’s website, the job fair will take place at the Collier Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This will be the company’s second job fair in Martin County. Its
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First payment from opioid settlement disappoints Kermit
New police chief takes oath of office BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit, often cited as the epicenter of the opioid crisis, received its first installment of settlement funds from West Virginia’s nearly $1 billion in agreements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and prescribers. Mayor Charles Sparks announced the $20,000
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Fletcher’s Roadside Grill is coming to Inez
INEZ — Ginger Fletcher is about to realize her dream of becoming a small-business owner. Supported by her husband Ronnie, her daughters Skyler and Kayla, and son-in-law Zak Kirk, she has broken ground to start this adventure. Weather permitting, excavation on the footer for Fletcher’s Roadside Grill will begin Jan. 15 in Inez. “Our family
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Martin County introduces early learning bus for preschoolers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A novel educational initiative kicked off in Martin County with the introduction of an early learning bus aimed at fostering the growth of preschool-aged children. Launched during Storytime at the Collier Center, the bus is set to begin its regular schedule next week. Under the guidance of Martin
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Jude gets five-year sentence
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of sodomy of a child under the age of 12. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook announced the sentence Thursday of 27-year-old Dustin Jude of Inez. The sentencing comes more than three
