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Youth detention on the decline in Kentucky
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION A new report showed a decade after being passed, Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform law is getting results. It found 60% of juvenile cases were diverted to alternative programs in 2020, compared to 41% in 2013. Instead of being sent to in detention centers, kids in diversion programs participate in…
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Martin County court docket for April 3
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 3 in Martin District Court: James Hackney (preliminary hearing via Zoom) — Complicity burglary, second degree; complicity criminal mischief, third degree: Waived to grand jury, amended bond to $5,000, surety, instructed to have no contact with victim. Elizabeth Horn (preliminary hearing) — Receiving stolen property…
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Martin County deeds March 29-April 4
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles recorded the following deeds in her office March 29-April 4: Charles Evans Jr., Connie Evans, Charlotte Curry, Eddie Curry, Lorene Vance, Latisha Dotson (first party) to Casey Meade (second party). Clifford Giesecke (first party) to Geneva Dawn Giesecke, G. Dawn Giescke, living trust (second party). Carol Sue Maynard,…
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SOAR Innovation POWER team ignites entrepreneurial ecosystems in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — In a significant development for the region, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) unveiled its Innovation POWER team, poised to transform eastern Kentucky’s economy. Bolstered by a nearly $1.5 million Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant awarded in October 2023, the team will develop a technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystem across the…
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Martin County water manager resigns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Water manager Craig Miller has resigned from his position in Martin County. Jimmy Don Kerr, chairman of the Martin County Water District, announced Miller’s resignation during a board meeting March 26, saying Miller left employment with Alliance Water Resources “and will be moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina.” Miller began…
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Fill out Martin County Water District lead and copper survey before July 1
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a proactive step towards ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water, the Martin County Water District has initiated a Lead and Copper survey aimed at gathering critical information from its customers, which will remain open until July 1. The short survey, designed to be concise and…
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Get rid of waste tires for free
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bring your waste tires during Martin County’s limited waste tire collection event and get rid of them for free. The event will run 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8 until April 12 at Martin County Road and Bridge, 45 Tomahawk Road in Inez. Martin County Solid Waste coordinator Eric…
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James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales featured on KET’s “Kentucky Life” series
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, a cornerstone of the Tomahawk community, is the latest subject of KET’s “Kentucky Life” series. The episode, titled “String Mountain Music: James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales,” shines a spotlight on the shop and its significant role in nurturing the…
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Inez mayor sparks debate, wants to cut off Appalachian Artist Festival
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mayor Ed Daniels sparked a debate among Inez City Commissioners, opening a special meeting March 26 by voicing his desire to financially decouple the city from the Appalachian Artist Festival. It was a stance that seemingly conflicted with the commission’s understanding of the event and general festival organization.…
