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Sheriff cites man for cruelty to animals
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOVELY — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has cited a man for second-degree cruelty to animals after receiving a complaint that the man had a dog on a chain with no food or water. Kirk says Gary Lee Costas, 37, of Lovely, had multiple animals, including dogs, rabbits, chickens and ducks. “Officers…
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Inez banker is member of Leadership Kentucky class
FRANKFORT — Leadership Kentucky announced Monday that the 51-member Class of 2022 includes Inez banker James Ayers. Leadership Kentucky’s flagship program consists of seven three-day sessions, where participants gather to gain insight on the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its challenges and opportunities. Throughout the sessions, class members will meet with Kentucky’s current leaders and explore…
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Assistant principal arrested for alleged child sex crimes
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The South Floyd Elementary School assistant principal was arrested Thursday for alleged child sex crimes. April Bradford, 50, of Weeksbury, was indicted June 15 in Floyd County on 11 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, one count of second-degree sodomy and seven counts of third-degree sodomy. Attorney General Daniel…
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Inez, Warfield get more ARPA funds
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced second-round funding for more than 360 non-entitlement cities in Kentucky from the American Rescue Plan Act. The $162 million that went out Thursday included funding for Inez and Warfield. Inez is getting an additional $49,894.13, and Warfield $22,731.75. The money will help the cities offset expenses related to COVID-19.…
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Martin County Arrest Report 6/22/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Hobert Lee Newsome, 69, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday in Inez on a bench warrant from Martin District Court. Deputy Braxton McGinnis made the arrest. Chase Hale, 18, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Route 292 in Lovely on public intoxication controlled substance…
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New vehicle for code enforcement
Martin County Fiscal Court leased a new 4-door passenger work truck for $900 per month for Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy.
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jessica Cassady. Sierran Dingess v. Charlie W. Jude Jr. VCV Power Gamma Inc. et al vs. Biofuel Mining Inc. et al. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Thelma Harrison. Deeds INEZ — Martin…
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Big Sandy Jail Blotter
APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERSSTAFF 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, June 14 Alden Brown, 58, of Salyersville, second-degree cruelty to animals. Edward Clay Gipson, 43, of West Maple Street, Salyersville, fourth-degree assault. Louise R.…
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