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Courthouse and mural projects make progress
Christmas in the Mountains is ready to go BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met for its monthly update Nov. 21 at the Martin County Government Center. The Historic Courthouse remains under renovation. The public opening of the Historic Courthouse was delayed earlier this year as the organizers were informed
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Danny Harvey vs. Donna Mills Harvey. Robin Crum vs. Cory Crum. In Re: Jacob Mollett. Mary Lee Fletcher vs. Jeffrey Junior Maynard. Amanda Copley vs. Earnest R. Endicott. J.G. Wentworth Originations vs. H.D. Keith Harris et al.
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Grand jury indicts three
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Three people were indicted on drug-related charges Monday by a Martin County grand jury. Henry McCoy, 44, of Inez, was indicted on first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (unspecified). The jury accuses McCoy of committing the crimes Oct. 5. Shane Ward, 23,
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Hayes Maynard, 46, of Beauty, was arrested Sunday at Frogpond Road for second-degree criminal trespassing and fourth-degree assault (minor injury). Constable Bradford Preece reported that he received a call concerning a domestic in progress and that the homeowner had a gun and was
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Drug trafficking sting nets eight arrests in Williamson
“I can promise you this: there is more to come.” –Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Six people were arrested during a drug bust Nov. 16 in Williamson, W.Va., after a long investigation into drug trafficking in Mingo County. On Friday, two more individuals were arrested. According to the
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Cory Marcum, 20, of Crum, W.Va., was arrested Friday at 48 Locust Ct. in Lovely on an indictment warrant for first-degree bail jumping, first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), third-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), prescription controlled substance not in proper
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Courthouse Report
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Inez Deposit Bank (first party) to James Clarence Cox (second party). Dewey A. Dalton (first party) to (unverified). John David Robinson, Barbara L. Robinson (first party) to Dewey A. Dalton, Laura J. Dalton (second party). Danny Parsons, Brittany Parsons
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Coat giveaway starts Monday at the Mountain Citizen
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the winter months approaching, the need for coats becomes essential. Thanks to the delivery of approximately 150 jackets and coats from Lexington, the Mountain Citizen will host a coat giveaway Monday, Nov. 28, at its office at 20 W. Main Street in Inez. Former Tomahawk resident Katherine
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MSU’s Lunar IceCube launches aboard NASA’s Artemis I moon mission
A piece of Morehead State arrived in outer space with the launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as part of NASA’s Artemis I mission in the early hours of Nov. 16. NASA launched the SLS, the most powerful rocket ever built, at 1:47 a.m. from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center
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Himler House restoration starts Nov. 30
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — Many Martin Countians have memories of the majestic Himler House perched atop the hill overlooking Beauty at the righthand fork of Buck Creek. Although the structure has fallen into disarray and a great portion has collapsed, plans are in place to begin the restoration process on the historic structure
