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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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Annalyse McCoy prepares full-band EP with Americana duo
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEACON, N.Y. — Annalyse McCoy is a recording artist and producer from Martin County. She is currently working on an EP with her folk duo Annalyse & Ryan, along with producing audiobooks and live music. McCoy has always enjoyed singing and performing. She got her start singing at a talent fair…
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BOE votes to keep motor vehicle tax lowest in state
McCoy joins district planning committee, Middle School will get softball team “I would like to get it out to the public that when they buy a car, they should license it here because [our motor vehicle tax] is the lowest.” –Mickey McCoy, BOE member BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of…
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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…
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Martin County Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: SYS ACCT KY Foste Care vs. Megan E. Neidlinger. Debra Carter et al vs. Wilma Staten et al. Synchrony Bank vs. Shelby Branham. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laban Horn. Martin County Economic Development Authority vs.…
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Martin County Arrests
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Noah Bowen, 67, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday in Inez on a bench warrant. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Dylan Frasure, 29, of Warfield, was arrested Sunday for first-degree burglary and first-degree strangulation. Deputy John C. Kirk made the arrest. Chase Hale,…
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Big Sandy Regional Jail Blotter
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, Aug. 2 Arby L. Lowe, 38, of Ky. 2039, Hager Hill, bench warrants. Shawna Renee Lemasters-Keeton, 45, of Cowpen Road, Pikeville, violating probation.…
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Man arrested for allegedly shooting wife during argument
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHERRYVILLE — A Lawrence County man was arrested Friday for allegedly shooting his wife during an argument. Kentucky State Police Post 14 received an assist call from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office just after midnight about the shooting that occurred on Rockcastle Lane in Cherryville. Police determined Herbert Fletcher, 43, of Cherryville,…
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