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Tomahawk man faces charges after medical emergency and Narcan revival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A Tomahawk man arrested on multiple charges Thursday suffered a medical emergency that prompted law enforcement to administer Narcan and provide life-saving support, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Justin Bellamy of the MCSO responded to a report of an intoxicated, aggressive man at a residence…
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Martin County Public Health board ends meeting abruptly, leaves agenda unfinished
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Health District board’s quarterly meeting on June 18 ended after 8 minutes and 45 seconds, leaving agenda items unfinished. Board member Ed Daniels left the meeting early to attend an Inez City special meeting, resulting in the lack of a quorum. Before Daniels departed,…
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Kermit faces major sewer crisis with collapsed main lines; bids farewell to oldest councilwoman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit is grappling with a significant sewer system issue due to collapsed main lines. Mayor Charles Sparks stated in a June 19 meeting that the town is contracting a company to pump the maintenance holes twice a week to manage the situation. The collapse…
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Martin County funds water project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County allocated $300,000 from its American Rescue Plan funds to match the funding for the Martin County Water District’s meter and service line replacement project on Collins Creek Road in Warfield. Congressman Hal Rogers announced a $1.2 million grant through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jeffery Looney, 31, of Louisa, was arrested Tuesday on Trace Fork Road in Tomahawk for alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police, escape, and terroristic threatening. According to Deputy Justin Bellamy, deputies were dispatched to Trace Ridge Road…
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Crum elected to serve as delegate to Republican National Convention
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SOMERSET — Martin County resident and local attorney Jaryd H. Crum has been elected to serve as a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crum was elected May 18 at the Republican Party of Kentucky’s 2024 State Convention in Somerset. Crum, who also served as chairman of the…
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Potted pot plants seized in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office seized potted marijuana plants Friday afternoon at a residence in Lovely, authorities said. Sheriff John Kirk and Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a tip about marijuana plants growing in plain sight on North Wolf Creek Road. Upon arrival, they discovered several cannabis…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases June 20 in Martin Circuit Court: Mark Meek (arraignment) — Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 8/1/24 at 11 a.m. Garland Mills (arraignment) — Complicity burglary, second degree; criminal mischief: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 8/1/24 at 11 a.m. Chad Nichols (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first…
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Martin County deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office June 12-20: Albert Sexton, Tina Sexton (first party) to Larry Lemaster, Sheila Lemaster (second party). Daisy Slone, Bertha Jude (first party) to Adam Crum, Leigh Ann Crum (second party).
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Martin County Civil Suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office June 16-20: Velocity Investments LLC vs. Cody McCoy. CHFS System Acct Kentucky Foster Care vs. James M. Scott. Ashley D. Tiller vs. Rufus Carter CHFS System Acct Kentucky Foster Care vs. Xenia M. Bowen.
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