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Wanted: Big ideas to fix Martin County water woes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Thrive Community Coalition, based in Inez, has just issued a call for proposals—and the stakes could not be higher. The coalition is hunting for a top-tier vendor to perform a deep dive into the Martin County Water District’s current performance and map out a 10-year game plan.…
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Debord woman arrested for allegedly billing for deceased woman’s care
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A 77-year-old woman from Debord was arrested Monday accused of a brazen scheme of submitting fraudulent invoices for the care of a deceased woman. Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies took Janet F. Meade into custody at her home on an indictment warrant out of Floyd County following a…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Sept. 19 in Martin Circuit Court: Edward L. Moore (change of plea) — Trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense: Pleaded guilty, three years consecutive to 24-CR-51, 52 and 53, sentencing 11/7/24 at 10 a.m. Edward L. Moore (change of plea) — Trafficking…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office through Sept. 17: Deeds William Thomas Preece (first party) to Jigsaw Enterprises (second party). Thomas King (first party) to William Bowen and Crystal Bowen (second party). Juanita Meade (first party) to Joshua Eric Howard and Bethany Howard (second…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Sept. 13-19: Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Doris Hale. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Gennifer Harvey. Finwise Bank vs. Dustin Jude. Quail Hollow II vs. Shawn Moore et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Harrison Messer. Credit Acceptance Corporation…
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Kentucky State Police honors troopers and officers, seven from Pikeville Post 9
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers might not wear capes, but this weekend 55 of them were honored like the heroes they are. At the Sworn Awards ceremony, KSP celebrated the officers who have made it their mission to protect Kentucky’s 120 counties, including seven from Pikeville Post 9. KSP has…
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Level 1 drought declared in all Kentucky counties
FRANKFORT — The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team, are issuing a Level 1 Drought Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A Level 1 Drought signifies moderate to severe drought conditions mainly affecting soil moisture and vegetative health. Serious impacts to…
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Kentucky opens 2026 call for water projects
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the Kentucky Division of Water have announced the 2026 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Call for Projects. The Call for Projects opens Sept. 19 and closes Dec. 13. Submissions will be accepted electronically and coordinated through Area Water Management Councils.…
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Martin County arrests
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brandon White, 38, of Williamson, West Virginia, was picked up Sept. 18 for public intoxication involving a controlled substance (not alcohol). Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the collar. Floyd Howell, 51, of Inez, was arrested Sept. 16, also for public intoxication related to…
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Record crowds flock to Harvest Fest
Noah Thompson shines on Inez stage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This past weekend Inez came alive with a festival that will likely be talked about for years. The Martin County Harvest Festival, now in its 27th year, wrapped up Saturday night with a bang, drawing thousands to the streets for two days…
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