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International Roadcheck enforcement May 17-19
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police are participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck enforcement program May 17-19. This 72-hour enforcement blitz occurs in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers comply with regulations. “We want every vehicle on our roadways to be in proper working order…
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Martin County in yellow on COVID-19 risk map
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is one of 12 Kentucky counties in yellow on the latest national COVID-19 risk map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indicating a medium community level of coronavirus. Eight other Eastern Kentucky counties – Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin and Pike – are…
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Route 40 closure Saturday in Beauty
BEAUTY — Route 40 will be closed Saturday May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Phoebe Trace Road in Beauty. Kentucky Department of Transportation District 12 will make an open cut to replace a cross drain, and says emergency vehicles will not be accommodated. Drivers should use alternate routes.
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Leaders, residents gather for prayer
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As tens of thousands across the country gathered Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, a group gathered at the steps of the Martin County Government Center to “exalt the Lord who has established us” and to pray for all leaders and people. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk quoted from Colossians…
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Daniels registers in mayor race
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Inez Mayor Ed Daniels registered last week for re-election to his seat. Daniels faces Inez Commissioner Dennis Hall in the November General Election. Two candidates have registered to run for Inez City Commission, Commissioner Terry Fraley and resident Floyd David Jude. Candidates for nonpartisan races in cities that have waived…
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Second arrest made in Mingo County murder
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department has made a second arrest in connection with the murder of a Delbarton woman. Sheriff’s deputies said Alex Dewayne Likens, 36, of Ragland, W.Va., has now been charged in the March 31 fatal shooting of Teresa Harmon. Deputies previously charged Chase Prater,…
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ARC celebrates ribbon-cutting on residential treatment center in Inez
White Oak Hill will begin accepting clients this fall BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Addiction Recovery Care founder and CEO Tim Robinson is bringing his team’s mission of saving one life at a time to his hometown of Inez. Robinson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 on the new men’s residential treatment center — White Oak Hill.…