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Wilson promoted to market president
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care, a leading addiction treatment and recovery service provider in Eastern and Central Kentucky, announced that John Wilson has been promoted to Market President, Kentucky. Wilson joined the organization in 2020 as CEO of Crown Recovery Center in Springfield and was then named Market CEO in January 2022. He will lead…
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Boxvana files for bankruptcy, evades EDA’s eviction action
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County manufacturer Boxvana is facing an uncertain future. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, effectively evading eviction from its location in Debord by the Martin County Economic Development Authority for unpaid rent and penalties. Boxvana, whose principal operations consist of constructing modular living and working…
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Kidd joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There’s a new Martin County Sheriff’s deputy in town ready to tackle the drug problem in the community. Chris Kidd, 37, of Pikeville, started work about two weeks ago for Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office. “I noticed there is a terrible drug problem in Martin County,” Kidd…
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Change in state law affects newly elected constables
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Constable Association has filed a lawsuit with the Attorney General’s office against the Kentucky Legislature after state lawmakers passed a bill that became effective this month, which they fear will diminish the powers of those individuals elected to the office of constable in their counties. The association…
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Two men indicted on drug charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Two men were indicted on first-degree drug charges Tuesday by a Martin County grand jury. Michael R. Harmon was indicted on possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine). The indicted states Harmon committed the offense July 1. His bail is $5,000. Arthur Ray Jude was indicted on…
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KSP targets repeat win for ‘best-looking cruiser’
Citizens encouraged to vote online FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police is gearing up for a repeat win to be named “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” and asks Kentuckians to cast their vote in support of the agency. The American Association of State Troopers hosts an annual calendar contest and encourages state police agencies across the nation…