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Martin County Court Docket for Nov. 20 and Nov. 21
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 in Martin District Court: Karlee Dawn Denice Baisden (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 20 mph over limit amended to 10 mph over; 2. Failure to produce insurance card; 3. Failure to notify Department of Transportation of address change: 1. Diversion, DCPT
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Sklyes reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Terry Spence, Evelyn Spence (first party) to Joshua Marcum, Anika Marcum (second party). Carroll K. Runyon (first party) to Preston Lee Blankenship (second party). Larry Ray Young (first party) to Colwater Road LLC (second party). David Gary
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Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that
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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10
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Christian Help establishes roots in Martin County
Hospitality house can lodge large volunteer groups BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Christian Help is the new owner of a hospitality house in Warfield and will provide lodging to volunteer groups that travel to the Tug Valley area. Rebecca Hooker, executive director of the nonprofit that was established 30 years ago to serve
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Teen severely injured in ATV accident on Wolf Creek
Family requests for prayers BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Martin County High School senior suffered severe head trauma after falling backward from an ATV Saturday while riding on Wolf Creek. Although details surrounding the accident remain scarce, Martin County Constable Brad Preece confirmed he was dispatched to a residence at Maynard Flats
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Alleged killer denied bond
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Circuit Judge Miki Thompson stood firm on her continued denial of bond for the alleged killer of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, through his attorney, Shawn Bayliss, had filed a petition for bond with conditions that would allow
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 28, of Inez, was arrested Friday on Main Street in Inez for failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, and no registration plates. Sesco made the arrest. Derrick Brewer, 39, of Kermit, was
