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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 2 in the Martin Circuit Court: Joshua Moore (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia/buy-possession: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at 11 a.m. James A. Muncy (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at…
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Former Fayette County High School teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges
LEXINGTON – A Lexington man, Kevin Daniel Lentz, 49, pleaded guilty Monday, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Stinnett to the production and possession of child pornography. Lentz admitted in his plea agreement that he began an online conversation with the 9-year-old victim March 19. Within minutes, Lentz sent the victim 85 images or videos of adult…
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Public meetings set for Kentucky Power rate increase, PSC invites comments
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission announced meetings at four locations and a virtual meeting to provide information to the public and allow residents to comment on Kentucky Power’s proposed 18.3% rate increase for residential customers. The PSC is also accepting written comments ahead of the public hearing on the case Nov. 28. According…
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Delbarton man arrested in infant’s fentanyl overdose death
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man was arrested after an autopsy confirmed his 1-year-old infant died of fentanyl overdose. Kevin E. Urban, 24, of Delbarton, was arrested Oct. 31 by Sgt. Norman Mines of the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of child neglect resulting in death. Mingo County…
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Widow’s Heart helps Horn and other women rise above grief
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — To say, “I understand how you’re feeling,” with any truth, one must have experienced a similar pain or loss in their own life. One Inez woman understands the grief of losing a husband and has formed a support group, Widow’s Heart, that is bringing comfort to many grieving the loss…
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Warfield introduces ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — According to Mayor Mike Hinkle, between 10 and 30 homeless people inhabit the City of Warfield on any given day. Citing a concern for “public peace, health, safety and welfare,” Hinkle and the Warfield Commission initiated discussions last month about a possible ordinance to ban homeless encampments within…
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride attracts riders from multiple states
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — All-terrain riders from as far away as Michigan spent Saturday soaking up the glorious colors of fall and scenic views in the hills and hollows of Martin County. They rode alongside the family of the late Victor Slone, who established a never-ending commitment to bringing a trail system…
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Social media threat causes alarm in Kentucky counties; confusion laid to rest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A social media post containing what was perceived as a threat against a school identified only as “MC high school” caused alarm in both Martin and Magoffin counties Monday and Tuesday. After investigating, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk determined the post was referring to Magoffin County High School,…
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Martin County Schools show improvement in KSA scores
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County schools witnessed an increase from the previous year in their overall scores on the Spring 2023 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). This annual assessment, administered to public school students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11, encompasses a variety of content areas such as reading and…
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Martin County Community Center must seek reinstatement after operating inactively
Judge Lafferty addresses Fiscal Court concerns BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Roy F. Collier Community Center has operated without an active corporation since 2021 but must get reinstated, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty told magistrates during a Fiscal Court meeting Thursday. The subject came up when Lafferty stated there was no need…
