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Solar developer seeks approval for electricity transmission line in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Developers of the Lynn Bark Energy Center have filed an application seeking state approval for a transmission line that would connect a 200-megawatt merchant solar farm in Martin County to the regional electric grid. Lynn Bark Energy Center LLC, a project developed by Savion, is seeking a certificate…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Austin Harless, 31, of Debord, was arrested June 16 in Inez on a warrant issued by Lawrence District Court. Deputy Billy Wells served the warrant at 9:45 a.m. Shawn Michael Moore, 26, of Inez, was arrested June 15 at Quail…
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Pool party to mark launch of Martin County Strategic Plan
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents are invited to a free pool party June 26 to celebrate the completion and public launch of the Martin County Strategic Plan, the result of a six-month planning process led by Blueprint Kentucky and the University of Kentucky. The “Pool Party & Plan Launch” will be held…
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s office and local law enforcement agencies released the following arrests and bookings that range from drug trafficking and burglary to computer fraud and domestic battery. Two people were arrested by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) and the U.S. 119 Drug Task Force…
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McDowell woman missing since early May
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MCDOWELL — A missing person report was filed with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department on June 6 by the family of a Floyd County female who has not been seen since May 4, when she was allegedly walking by the old McDowell School. Brandi Moore, 41, of McDowell, is 5’8” and weighs…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases June 9 in Martin District Court: Floyd Howell Jr. (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 8/4/26 at 10 a.m. Miranda Martin (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree, no visible injury; assault, fourth degree, minor injury; harassing communications; criminal abuse,…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office from June 5 to June 11. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds and two marriages recorded in her office through June 10. Civil suits Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Ann Ball. Danna Hinkle vs. Rhonda G. Sartaine. LVNV…
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Local organizations share in $2.5 million Pallottine Foundation Healthy Communities funding
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has awarded $2.5 million in grants to 172 organizations across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio through its 2026 Healthy Communities Initiative, funding projects aimed at improving health, nutrition, housing stability, recovery support and quality of life throughout the tri-state region. The annual initiative provides grants of up…
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Kermit advances new water storage tank; customers prepare for rate increase
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — A $1.24 million project to replace Kermit’s failing water storage tank is moving toward construction, with bidding expected later this summer and work likely extending into next year, Mayor Charles Sparks announced June 8 during a town council meeting. The project will replace an aging tank with a…
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Former CEO of Addiction Recovery Care federally indicted
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern June 4, 2026 To locate recovery services in Kentucky, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 helpline for people in need of mental health or substance use support: 1-800-662-4357. Tim Robinson, former chief executive officer of Addiction Recovery…
