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A victim no more
Blevins resumes her life following horrific assault “For the first time in over two years, I slept the night through. I’m reclaiming my life.” –Pam Blevins BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — After living the last two years in a state of fear, Pamela Blevins of Tomahawk can sleep through the night and resume…
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Hale suggests BOE double solar project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District treasurer Ernest Hale suggested the BOE double the solar capacity at Martin County High School by investing an additional $70,000. The additional investment would increase the project to 92,000 kW from 45,000 kW. Hale told board members in the July 11 meeting that he had discussed…
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Health department reopens needle exchange program
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Department is moving the needle, literally. To slow the spread of disease and risk to the public emanating from used syringes among community members who inject substances, the health department is restarting the Needle Exchange program Monday. Residents can trade their used needles for clean needles every Monday…
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Police officer help wanted
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is looking to hire certified officers. The sheriff announced Friday that he is accepting resumes in person in his office at 42 East Main Street, Inez. With a new law in place that takes effect Aug. 1 requiring all K-12 schools to have a…
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Big Sandy Jail Blotter
AN APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERS STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Several people were arrested recently and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Those arrested, according to the booking log at the jail, included: Tuesday, July 12 Robert M. Moore, 35, of Ed Moore Lane, Debord, bench warrant. James D. Lewis II, 42, of Wilcox Branch, Wittensville, violating…
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Courthouse Report 7/20/22
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Leo Parsons, Judy Parsons (first party) to Donald Moore, Brittany Moore (second party). Juanita Muncy (first party) to Dennis Swisher (second party). Carl Otten, Mattie Otten (first party) to Keith Kenaston, Melissa Kenaston (second party). Tammy Lafferty (first paarty)…
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Judge lifts injunction against law banning abortion in Ky.
“A Kentucky law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy may now be enforced while a legal challenge continues to a state law banning all abortions in the state,” Deborah Yetter of The Courier Journal reports. “For now, abortions remain legal in Kentucky for patients with pregnancies under 15 weeks, under a different court ruling.”…
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Christmas in the Mountains festival plans underway
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday and primarily discussed plans for the Christmas in the Mountains festival and other holiday festivities. Christmas in the Mountains will be held on the week of Nov. 28 this year, with different events occurring each day and night of the celebration. Normally…
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Law requiring security officers in schools presents challenge
“We are in the teaching business and not the law enforcement business. That’s why we were hoping to hire through the sheriff’s department.” –Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James “It’s impossible to attract officers, let alone those who are certified, when we pay an average of $12 an hour and other agencies offer not just…
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