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Martin County Hall of Fame announces April induction ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The enshrining of 54 champion athletes/coaches and four KHSAA State championship teams on the “Wall of Legends” ignited nationwide celebration as the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame hosted its first two induction ceremonies in 2023. Set for April 27, Induction Ceremony No. 3 promises the same team spirit of…
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Kermit water plant set for major upgrade: ‘Like a brand-new plant’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The water treatment plant in Kermit will be “like a brand-new plant” before the end of 2024. Mayor Charles Sparks announced the news in a Kermit Council meeting last week. Sharing the outcome of a recent meeting with engineers from Thrasher, Sparks said, “We’re going to get everything…
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Early learning bus establishes regular schedule in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The early learning bus operates on a regular schedule Monday through Thursday, providing opportunities to Martin County children aged 3-5 who are not attending preschool or Head Start. Head Start director Michelle Harless and teacher Elaine Workman discussed the new service during a Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café. The…
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Three file for mayor’s race in Williamson
Election will be in November BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The City of Williamson will hold its election for the mayor and four council seats during the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Incumbent Mayor Charlie Hatfield is running for reelection. He is being challenged by West Williamson Council member Mike Casey and businessman…
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Mayor advocates for vendor fees at Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a special meeting of the City Commission, Mayor Ed Daniels expressed his belief that the upcoming Appalachian Artist Festival should charge vendor space fees to offset costs. The Feb. 12 meeting, which saw the absence of Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival’s organizer, became a platform for discussing…
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Kermit prepared for June 11 election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit is ready for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for June 11, Mayor Charles Sparks announced in a Feb. 12 Council meeting. The election will see residents voting for a mayor and five council members as their future leadership. Sparks, who has been at the helm since stepping…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jason Goble, 40, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday on a bench warrant for court. Amy M. Bowen, 52, of Warfield, was arrested Thursday at Riverside for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Sheriff Kirk was dispatched on a complaint that a…
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Martin County court dockets (Feb. 12, 13 and 15)
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 in Martin District Court: Patrick Lee Blackburn (arraignment) — 1. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt: 1. Pleaded not guilty; 2. Pleaded not guilty;…
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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: United Bank vs. George Dalton. Randolph Adkins vs. Martin Manor Operations LLC et al. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jamalyn Fields. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Dahryl Keller. Deeds and marriages INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles…
