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Ashland men sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms
ASHLAND — Two Ashland men were sentenced to federal prison Monday by U.S. District Judge David Bunning for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm charges. Ricardo Rothwell, 42, and Aaron McWhorter, 29, both from Ashland, were respectively sentenced to 72 months and 137 months. Rothwell was sentenced after pleading guilty in May 2022 to possession with intent…
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FEMA mobile center coming to Inez
Grants may be used to repair privately-owned access roads, bridges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will set up a mobile registration trailer in Inez to serve victims of the recent destructive floods. Martin County Emergency Management Director Kayla May announced the mobile disaster recovery center would be open…
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Wilson promoted to market president
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care, a leading addiction treatment and recovery service provider in Eastern and Central Kentucky, announced that John Wilson has been promoted to Market President, Kentucky. Wilson joined the organization in 2020 as CEO of Crown Recovery Center in Springfield and was then named Market CEO in January 2022. He will lead…
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Boxvana files for bankruptcy, evades EDA’s eviction action
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County manufacturer Boxvana is facing an uncertain future. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, effectively evading eviction from its location in Debord by the Martin County Economic Development Authority for unpaid rent and penalties. Boxvana, whose principal operations consist of constructing modular living and working…
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Despite supply chain issues, Martin County solar project still slated for 2022 start
Job fairs will seek local hires “There’s a global supply chain crisis, we’re working hard to prevent any delay in the project, and we’re going to be giving a big update very soon.” –Adam Edelen, CEO of Edelen Renewables BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — The Martin County Solar Project, developed by Edelen Renewables and…
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Kidd joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There’s a new Martin County Sheriff’s deputy in town ready to tackle the drug problem in the community. Chris Kidd, 37, of Pikeville, started work about two weeks ago for Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office. “I noticed there is a terrible drug problem in Martin County,” Kidd…
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Annalyse McCoy prepares full-band EP with Americana duo
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEACON, N.Y. — Annalyse McCoy is a recording artist and producer from Martin County. She is currently working on an EP with her folk duo Annalyse & Ryan, along with producing audiobooks and live music. McCoy has always enjoyed singing and performing. She got her start singing at a talent fair…
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BOE votes to keep motor vehicle tax lowest in state
McCoy joins district planning committee, Middle School will get softball team “I would like to get it out to the public that when they buy a car, they should license it here because [our motor vehicle tax] is the lowest.” –Mickey McCoy, BOE member BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of…
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Change in state law affects newly elected constables
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Constable Association has filed a lawsuit with the Attorney General’s office against the Kentucky Legislature after state lawmakers passed a bill that became effective this month, which they fear will diminish the powers of those individuals elected to the office of constable in their counties. The association…
