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Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Andy Stacy, 72, and Larry Jude, 58, both of Inez, were arrested Monday on KY 292 in Inez on charges of possession of a controlled substance, first degree (drug unspecified) and possession of a controlled substance. Additionally, Stacy was charged with careless driving.…
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines approved; recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS As the number of COVID-19 infections grows in Kentucky, two updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that are designed to better protect against the most recent strains of the virus. “We are very excited to see the latest COVID boosters approved,”…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Aug. 16-22: Kelli Wiseman vs. Laraya Dingess. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Danielle Lea Fletcher. Cash Express LLC vs. James Harmon. Cash Express LLC vs. Sabrina James. Cash Express LLC vs. Melodie Griffith. Quail Hollow II vs. Jordan Farmer.…
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following property transfers recorded in her office Aug. 15-19: Jimmy Hall, Eva Darlene Hall, Thelma Goforth (first party) to Kenneth Goforth, Ida Goforth (second party). Jennifer Lynn Copley, James A Moore (first party) to Clarence Ray Baldwin, Alisha Renee Robinson Baldwin (second party). Doris Jean Howard…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 20 in Martin District Court: Charity Curraleen Bowen (motion hour-set aside failure to appear) — 1. Speeding 18 mph over limit; 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 3. Failure to surrender revoked operator’s license; 4. Display/possession of canceled/fictitious operator’s; 5. Failure to register transfer of…
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Mingo County Schools to continue offering free meals to all students under federal program
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County students will once again benefit from free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program as the new school year begins, school officials announced this week. The CEP, established under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, offers universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. This…
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Martin County Fiscal Court purchases Warfield building
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is set to purchase the J.B. Triplett Building in Warfield for $76,000. Magistrates approved the expenditure of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation at the request of Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty in a meeting Thursday. Lafferty stated the county’s goal was to revitalize…
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Martin County Fiscal Court helps senior citizens center combat adult hunger
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center (MCSCC) is set to expand its meal delivery program with the addition of two new vehicles thanks to a grant the Martin County Fiscal Court is pursuing. Magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s request Thursday for authorization to apply for the grant with…
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Inez pursues vendor license compliance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez is pursuing vendor license compliance. Mayor Ed Daniels discussed the need to increase efforts to get vendors registered and licensed during a recent meeting. He urged commissioners to remind vendors operating locally that they must register at City Hall. “If you see a vendor…
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Excitement builds for Harvest Fest: Packed schedule and Noah Thompson
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready for a weekend of unforgettable fun and community spirit as the Martin County Harvest Festival unveils an electrifying lineup of events for Sept. 13 and 14 in Inez. From thrilling carnival rides and live music by American Idol winner Noah Thompson to classic car showcases and…