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Martin County property transfers for Nov. 7-13
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Nov. 7-13: C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 1) to C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 2). Sandy Sheppard (party 1) to Jimmy Darnell Cook (party 2). Judy M. Thacker (party 1) to Jason Thacker (party 2). Rabon…
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‘Overwhelmed and frustrated,’ Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern November 12, 2024 LOUISVILLE — A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday. The plaintiff, identified by the pseudonym Mary Poe in the lawsuit, said in a statement that “ending my pregnancy…
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Martin County raises property tax rate to offset service cuts
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court approved a property tax increase for 2024, raising the real property tax rate from 11.5 to 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value, a 5.2% increase. The measure, expected to generate $372,646 in revenue, passed in a 3-0 vote Tuesday with District 4…
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Debord shooter to serve 365 days home incarceration
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A man was sentenced Thursday to five years each on four counts of wanton endangerment for firing bullets into Debord residences with occupants inside in August 2023. The midnight shooting took place on Sandlick Road when Joseph L. Stevens of Lovely arrived at the home of his girlfriend’s…
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Warfield man arrested after setting blaze during burn ban
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Police arrested a Martin County man after a blaze he set on his own property spiraled out of control. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested George English, 53, of Warfield, at around 3:20 p.m. Nov. 6 on Groundhog Hollow in Warfield. The sheriff reported that English set a fire during…
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Man who threatened school principal strikes deal to avoid prosecution
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man accused of threatening to cause death or serious injury to an elementary school principal last fall just struck a deal to avoid prosecution, provided he sticks to the court’s rules for the next two years. Gwyan Horn of Inez, indicted in October 2023 for…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ethan Cole Hensley, 22, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Jeff Jude Road in Pilgrim on a warrant from Martin District Court. Randall Scott Bowen, 30, of Martha, was arrested Sunday on Route 40 in Warfield on an indictment warrant. Special Deputy J.C.…
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Mike Casey wins Williamson mayoral race
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mike Casey, who has been serving as interim mayor for the City of Williamson, was elected to that seat Tuesday, Nov. 5. Casey defeated challenger Joe Lycan by 532 votes to 257 votes. Before being appointed interim mayor, Casey had been serving as a City Councilman for Ward 4,…
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Get “REAL ID ready: Six-month mark to federal enforcement date approaches
REAL ID required to board U.S. commercial flights, access military bases beginning May 7, 2025 In just six months, every Kentuckian 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to travel domestically and access certain federal facilities, including military bases. To apply for a REAL ID…
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