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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases July 1 and July 2 in the Martin District Court: Samantha Marie Adkins (arraignment) — 1. Wanton endangerment, second degree; 2. Endangering the welfare of a minor: Two-year diversion, no new violations of law plus cost, show cause 1/14/25, DCPT 7/26. Betty Allen (motion to…
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Martin County public records: Deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds filed in her office July 2-3: Rockcastle United Baptist Church (first party) to Martin County Economic Development Authority (second party): one tract. Matt Montgomery Nicole Masica Montgomery, Eric Wilfred Hauser, Edna Berniece Hauser, Richard Masica II, Richard Masica (first party) to Danny Pack (second…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office June 28-July 4: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Sheila A. Davis. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Michael Copley. Recovery Exchange LLC vs. Mark Jude et al. Recovery Exchange LLC vs. Danny Jude. Melanie A. Sansom vs. Larry D. Sansom. Logan…
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Former Lovely man fatally shot in Lenore
Story updated July 9 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — A former Lovely, Kentucky, man was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP).…
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Former Kentucky teacher sentenced to 22 years for child porn
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT COVINGTON — A former high school teacher from Morehead has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography, federal authorities announced Monday. U.S. District Judge David Bunning handed down the sentence to Andrew Zaheri, 40. According to his plea agreement, Zaheri began a sexual relationship with a minor student…
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Kentucky man sentenced for COVID relief fraud
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — A Lexington man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) under false pretenses, U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier IV announced Monday. Neal Harris, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for eight counts of wire fraud. His co-defendant, Kelly Harris,…
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Art, music and spirits: Appalachian Artist Festival debuts wine slushies in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF) in downtown Inez is set to offer an unprecedented blend of art, culture and entertainment, complemented by wine slushies and other alcoholic beverages for the first time. On Saturday, Aug. 3, the courthouse square will be transformed into a vibrant hub of…
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Fletcher brings ‘All In’ attitude to commissioner of education role
KY Dept of Ed Advisory FRANKFORT — The love of math started early for Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D. Growing up in Martin County, Fletcher – who became Kentucky’s commissioner of education and head of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) on July 1 – said he remembers grocery store trips with his mother when he was…
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Trustee proposes library relocate to former building in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library Taxing District is facing financial difficulties prompting one board trustee to suggest relocating the library back to its former building on Main Street. During a special meeting June 26 the library board approved a budget of $899,250 for the fiscal year 2025. The…
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Kentucky PSC cracks down on Martin County Water District with major data demand
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) continues its persistent monitoring of the Martin County Water District (MCWD). The commission has issued a formal data request requiring the utility to provide a comprehensive set of documents and responses under oath. This directive, outlined in a June 18 PSC filing…
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