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Over 10,000 tires removed from Tug River in 5 years as two states join hands
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BURNWELL — The Friends of Tug Fork River and volunteers continued their mission to rid the waterway of all old tires last week. The group met at Burnwell in Pike County, Kentucky, which borders Mingo County, West Virginia. “It’s important to our area,” said Friends of the Tug Fork River vice
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BREAKING NEWS: Man reported missing is wanted on felony warrant
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — While family members have taken to social media trying to locate a missing Martin County man, he is also being sought by authorities on a felony warrant. Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville obtained a warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Dustin Newsome of Debord. The specifics
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Martin County indictments span stolen property, drugs, firearms and forgery
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday targeting six individuals. The charges range from property theft and forgery to illegal drug possession and firearm offenses. Jonathan Mollett, 35, from Rockcastle Road, Louisa, stands accused of receiving stolen property valued under $10,000/complicity and being a persistent felony
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Warfield Park set for major revamp
Officials unveil renovation plans BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County officials have unveiled plans for major renovations at Warfield Park. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman announced extensive upgrades that include repaving the walking trail, a fresh paint scheme throughout the park, renovations to the basketball and tennis courts,
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Solar hiring fair Thursday in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first Martin County Solar Project job fair is Thursday (Sept. 7) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center in Inez, where some applicants will be hired on the spot. Local solar developer Adam Edelen of Edelen Renewables announced the job fair recently while visiting
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say
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Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jeremy James Jarvis, 35, of Inez, and Dennis Allen Maynard, 38, of Lovely, were arrested Tuesday on N. Wolf Creek Road in Lovely and charged with third-degree burglary. The two allegedly drove inside a garage belonging to Kaitlyn Ward while she was not
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Warfield couple arrested for endangering children after police find drug residue, unsanitary conditions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A man and woman went to jail for allegedly endangering children after police discovered drug residue within reach of minors and unsanitary conditions in their Dempsey Apartments home. Police arrested William Messer, 34, and Amanda Jude, 34, of Warfield, Aug. 30 in a joint operation involving law enforcement
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Baby-biting incident lands two in jail
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Police arrested an employee and a resident of the Serenity House in Inez on child abuse charges after the resident allegedly bit her 20-month-old child at the director’s instructions. Crystal Hazlett, 42, and Brittany Ashcraft, 31, both of Inez, were arrested Aug. 30 at the Mountain Comprehensive Care-operated facility on
