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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 28 in Martin District Court: Dakota Joe Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 19 mph over the limit; 2. Failure to wear a seat belt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Six-month diversion and court costs, $143.00, show cause 10/13/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Dismissed…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from April 24 to April 29. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through April 29. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Amanda Stepp. Merrick Bank vs. Diana McCoy. Midland…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s officer released several criminal complaints and arrest reports, while jail booking information was obtained from the Southwestern Regional Jail. Matthew Doyle Slone, 54, was booked May 4 in Mingo County on a bond violation. Chantel Marie Steele, 21, was booked May 3 on…
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Invasive species project planned on WMAs in Martin and Pike counties
State wildlife officials will temporarily close portions of three wildlife management areas in Martin and Pike counties this month to carry out a large-scale habitat improvement effort targeting invasive plant species. The closures will occur during a two-day window, either May 4-8 or May 11-15, depending on weather conditions, according to the Kentucky Department of…
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Primary voting begins next week; public machine test Sunday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters are entering the final stretch before the May 19 primary, with a crowded Republican local ballot, a public voting machine test set for Sunday and absentee and early voting windows opening next week. The Martin County Board of Elections will hold a public testing and…
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Tourism maps out summer events, jams, celebrations
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With weddings on the calendar, summer concerts taking shape and a longtime courthouse venue drawing steady bookings, the Martin County Tourism Commission painted a picture of a tourism season beginning to fill in. During its April 20 meeting, the commission welcomed Karen Thoma as its newest member, approved…
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Dempsey lease, water upgrades, board appointments top Martin County agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court moved through a wide-ranging agenda at its April 17 special meeting. Magistrates approved a lease transfer for Dempsey Housing, a resolution joining a regional push for emergency radio upgrades, the appointment of water and library board members and a $1.24 million budget amendment…
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Two charged after toddler reportedly ingests marijuana
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Delbarton couple is facing child neglect and drug charges after a 2-year-old girl reportedly ingested marijuana while staying at their home, according to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department. Paul Douglas Hunt, 52, and Deborah Hunt, 51, were arrested April 22 by Mingo County sheriff’s deputies following…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rogert D. Meade, 74, of Inez, was arrested April 27 on Coldwater Road on a warrant for terroristic threatening, third degree, and burglary, first degree. Deputy David Adams served the warrant at 7:59 p.m. Sherry Gordon, 49, of Lovely, and…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court Clerk’s office released these criminal complaints and arrest reports the week of April 19. Brandon Goosinow, 28, of Chattaroy, was charged with possession with intent to deliver (fentanyl), conspiracy and transferring and receiving stolen goods. The arrest happened on U.S. 119 near Belo. Goosinow was a…
