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Kentucky utility regulators move to protect Kentucky Power customers from footing bill for cryptomining company
EARTHJUSTICE The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a decision Friday that aims to help prevent Kentucky Power customers from footing the bill for discounted power rates granted for a 7 MW cryptomining facility in Pike County (Hatfield), known as the Rockhouse facility. The PSC approved a special contract for the facility with over $2.5 million…
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Martin County High School earns first ENERGY STAR certification; outperforms similar U.S. buildings on measure of energy efficiency
BY ROGER SMTIH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School is in the top 25% of buildings nationwide for energy performance. The school earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. ENERGY STAR-certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide based on…
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Read this sign: ‘Welcome to Martin County’ adorns former jailhouse in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes now greet visitors in vibrant detail at the site of the former jailhouse in Inez, thanks to a newly erected “Welcome to Martin County” sign. This recent addition, commissioned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA), adorns the side of…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Fred Daniels, 52, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with trafficking in controlled substance, first degree (over 2 grams methamphetamine), trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) and drug paraphernalia-buy/possession. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the…
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Inez coalition gets $500,000 to support substance abuse recovery
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Of the nearly $14 million in Appalachian Regional Commission INSPIRE grants awarded to 43 projects to support substance abuse recovery programs, $500,000 is coming to Thrive Community Coalition in Inez. ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Monday in Ashland to make the announcement. Thrive…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management vs. Kara Gess. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Joshua Hunt. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Delbert A. Sweeney. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Crystal Sweeney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba…
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Martin County Court Dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Sept. 5 in Martin District Court: Benjamin Accord (arraignment) — Improper registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no operator’s/moped license; license to be in possession; disregarding stop sign; failure to register transfer…
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Kentucky school funding gap widens, educators call for legislative action
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy reveals a widening gap in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest school districts, surpassing levels deemed unconstitutional over 30 years ago. Educators on the ground are feeling the pinch, hoping the report will be an “eye-opener”…
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BOE retains current property tax rate for 2024
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education declared its decision to maintain the existing property and motor vehicle tax rates for the upcoming year. The real and personal property rate will continue at 84.6 cents for every $100 of assessed value. The motor vehicle tax rate will stand at…
