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New laws creating fees for electric and hybrid vehicles will take effect Jan. 1
FRANKFORT — Under the terms of two state laws that take effect on New Year’s Day, owners of electric vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in Kentucky will soon pay new fees for registering or charging up at public stations Passage of the legislation, which was House Bill 360 in the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly, was a…
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Kentucky State Police apprehend suspect in high-speed narcotics trafficking chase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CANNONSBURG — Kentucky State Police apprehended a suspect involved in narcotics trafficking following a high-speed chase in Boyd County. The arrest of Benjamin Layne, 44, was a joint operation by the KSP Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team and their canine unit. The incident unfolded Dec. 21 when troopers initiated a traffic…
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Major changes in 2024: Kentucky vehicle license plate stays with seller
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Beginning January 2024, there will be significant changes regarding vehicle license plates in Kentucky. Sellers will now retain their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership. Under the current system, when a vehicle with an unexpired registration is transferred, the standard issue plate and registration are also transferred to…
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Reports of trio smoking meth inside a truck leads to arrests at Family Dollar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Reports of a trio smoking meth inside a white truck at Family Dollar in Warfield led to their arrest on various drug-related charges Thursday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Dingess, West Virginia, residents Marlo Vance, 68, Douglas Sparks, 54, and Lisa Baisden, 58. Upon arrival at Family…
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Inez City Commission discusses the ABC ordinance
No Sunday alcohol sales in Inez BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in the City of Inez is off the table. The question did not make it as far as a call for a motion in a special meeting Dec. 12. When Commissioner Jennifer Wells mentioned it, Mayor…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 11 in Martin District Court: Glen Booth (arraignment) — Trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to less than 5 pounds, first offense: Public defender appointed, preliminary hearing 1/12/24 at 11 a.m. James Asher Bowen (review) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); prescription controlled substance not…
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Celebrating 60 years of marriage: Eugene and Thelma’s enduring love
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Eugene and Thelma Moore are set to celebrate a milestone Dec. 21 – their 60th wedding anniversary. At the ages of 86 and 78 respectively, they look back on a journey filled with love, dedication and shared memories. Their story began in 1963. Thelma, fresh out of…
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Inez couple arrested after officer finds child living in filth
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez couple were arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after law enforcement found the child standing in feces inside their home. Jonathan Sherman, 29, and Dovie Daniels, 23, were arrested Monday on Fitch Drive following a welfare check by Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, who was…
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Man arrested in Williamson for attempted murder in Columbus, Ohio
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A murder suspect from Williamson was arrested Monday night and faces an attempted murder charge in connection in Columbus, Ohio. Christopher Eric Back, 48, of Williamson, was arrested around 7 p.m. Monday on Pritchard Street in Williamson, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He allegedly stabbed a man in Columbus,…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits recorded in her office: Kristy Shay Maynard vs. Justin Paul Maynard. Mid South Capital Partners LP vs. Toby Workman et al. Progressive Direct Insurance Company vs. Henry Butcher. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Johnny Kirk. Mid South Capital Partners…
