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House fire claims life in Floyd County
DAVID — A house fire in the David community of Floyd County resulted in the loss of life of one person. Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post responded to a call at 8:56 a.m. Sunday from Prestonsburg 911. Investigators responded to the scene in the Willow Valley area of David, where a residence was engulfed in…
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Winter weather cripples Martin County: Schools and government offices close amid heavy snowfall
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — The first snowstorm of 2024 brought Martin County to a standstill, with heavy snow causing dangerous road conditions and widespread closures. The snow began falling Sunday, and by Tuesday, residents reported an accumulation of 6-8 inches. Schools, government offices, and several businesses have been closed since Monday.…
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Economic Development Authority announces property acquisitions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a move to revitalize the downtown area of Inez, the Martin County Economic Development Authority has announced plans to acquire two notable properties. In a Jan. 10 EDA meeting, chairman James Ayers revealed the pending acquisition of the historic Inez Deposit Bank building and the Rockcastle United Baptist…
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Williamson woman indicted on drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A woman faces four drug-related charges following her indictment Jan. 10 in Martin County. Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued an indictment against Amy Lynn Blankenship, 43, charging her with possession or use of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and two counts of first-degree possession of a…
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Mills committed to protecting children
Changes in child protection law ‘tied our hands’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joyce Mills, the Department for Community Based Services supervisor in Martin County, discussed the evolving landscape of child protection in Kentucky during a Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez. She emphasized the significant change brought about by…
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Inez embraces wet status with guidance from Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the City of Inez embraces its new status as a wet city, Mayor Ed Daniels and the City Commission convened a meeting Thursday with Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton and ABC Administrator Ross Shurtleff to gain insights into managing alcohol licensing. Shurtleff, guiding the commissioners through the process,…
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Former Mingo resident sentenced to 41 months in federal prison
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former Mingo County resident was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison and ordered to pay back money he stole from West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD). U.S. District Judge Irene Berger sentenced Benjamin Cisco, 31, who stole more than $870,000 from a…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James McCoy, 52, of Pilgrim, was arrested Thursday on State Route 40 in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, no registration plates, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, possession of a controlled substance, first degree…
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 9
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 9 in Martin District Court: Jordan Allen (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over (school zone); license to be in possession: Order. Lisa Baisden (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Preliminary hearing 1/23/24 at 11 a.m. Xenia Bowen (arraignment)…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Mollette, Teresa Dutton, John Dutton, Charolett Pinson, Tammie Smith (first party) to James Derrick Stepp, Melissa Dawn Stepp (second party). James R. Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara Mineer (second party). Robert Milton Cline Sr. (first…
