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SOAR Gala honors economic achievement in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 SOAR Gala was a showcase of accomplishments and the forward momentum of Appalachia Kentucky. Presented by Kentucky Power and hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the gala recognized individuals and organizations across 42 Appalachian counties who have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development…
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Mingo County Sheriff welcomes new graduate
Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith sends out congratulations to Deputy Jacob May for graduating the 195th Basic Class at the West Virginia State Police Academy. “We pray you have a safe and productive career.”
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Martin County among 90 local governments to receive training, access to federal funding
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — Martin County is among the 90 local government entities selected to receive no-cost training and access to funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) READY Local Governments initiative. The participants were announced in a press release April 24. READY Local Governments, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building initiative…
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Warfield City debates dumpster cost, delays decision amid budget concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trash dumpster may be beyond what the City of Warfield can afford. City Clerk Rhonda Price provided quotes that she obtained on the cost of garbage service during a Commission meeting Thursday. Price informed commissioners and Mayor Mike Hinkle that she had contacted Howell’s Recycling, which holds…
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BREAKING NEWS: Martin County man arrested for first-degree rape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One man is behind bars charged with a first-degree rape that occurred Tuesday in Inez. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call from Horn’s BP on Route 645 reporting a woman had been raped. The victim reported she was forcibly…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 22 and April 23 in Martin District Court: Cody Shawn Browning (arraignment) — Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first; speeding 23 mph over limit; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/2/24 at 9 a.m. Travis Dale Carroll…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Elizabeth A. Marshall. Denali Capital LLC vs. Marsha Fletcher. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Zachary Callaham et al. Martin County Public Library District vs. Martin County Public Library District Construction Corporation. Cleveland Brothers…
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Mount Vernon man arrested for Rockcastle County murder
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LIVINGSTON, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London arrested Clayton D. Cox, 49, of Mount Vernon, on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with a homicide investigation in Rockcastle County. KSP Detective Ryan Loudermilk arrested Cox Monday evening, according to an updated press release issued at…
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Fatal house fire in Martin County claims life of local woman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A tragic house fire on Meathouse Road in Pilgrim resulted in the death of a resident early Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed that 61-year-old Mary E. Jude was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:01 a.m. by Martin County Coroner Chris Todd. Jude’s body is being transported for an…