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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Eric Ball. Discover Bank vs. Regina S. Savage. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Bonita Keaton. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Doyle Maynard. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kimberly Mollette. LVNV Funding vs. Gary Hunt. Steven Ray Bowen…
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Water woes in Mingo: Inclement weather, muddy river halt supply
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Residents relying on the Mingo Public Service District (PSD) were left without water last week. The utility halted pumping operations, citing adverse weather and a muddy Tug River. In a Dec. 7 social media announcement, the PSD reported an inability to “effectively treat the water” due to…
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Apply for winter heating assistance: LIHEAP crisis program open through March 15
Households facing heating emergencies can get assistance now. Enrollment for the Winter Crisis component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began Jan. 7 and will continue through March 15 at Community Action Program offices. This program provides the minimum amount required to resolve a heating crisis up to a set maximum for eligible…
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Winter storm slams Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Winter Storm Blair unleashed heavy snow and ice across the region Sunday and Monday, bringing travel to a standstill and leaving thousands without power. By Sunday afternoon, roads had become impassable, prompting Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty to declare a state of emergency and limit county road…
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Board shows mercy to disabled veteran after imposing onerous civil fine
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solid Waste Board extended grace to Larry Oaks, a disabled U.S. Armed Forces veteran, after levying $9,300 in fines against him at a rate of $100 per day since September. The board agreed in a December meeting to “freeze” further fines while Oaks wraps up…
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Drop off old tires in Martin County
Martin County residents can drop off old tires at the county’s road and bridge department in Inez. Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps has a collection trailer set up and available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Just speak with the secretary and let her know the number of tires you’re dropping off,” Phelps…
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No regular mail services Jan. 9
Post offices will suspend regular services nationwide Jan. 9 for National Day of Mourning after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. The organization will continue accepting and processing mail dropped off by commercial mailers at processing facilities and maintain limited package delivery service. Regular operations will resume Jan. 10.
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Gauze sworn in for second term as Martin Circuit Clerk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze and her team of deputies took their oaths of office Friday, officially beginning Gauze’s second six-year term. Judge John Kevin Holbrook administered the ceremony in the Courts Building in Inez. Following the swearing-in, Gauze, a lifelong resident of Inez, shared her gratitude on social media.…
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Privatizing USPS could have devastating effect on rural Kentucky
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION The Trump administration and some House Republicans, including Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., have floated the idea of privatizing the United States Postal Service. Experts said operating the agency like a private business could leave Kentucky’s rural areas without mail options for essential functions such as receiving checks or paying…
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Officials warn locals of three fraud schemes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Three distinct fraud schemes surfaced in recent days prompting state and local officials to warn residents. UCC filing scam For those with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, a subtle scam disguised as bureaucratic routine emerged. According to Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, residents with UCC-1 financing statements have been…
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