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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Feb. 5 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Feb. 3 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Henry Butcher (change of plea) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives): Pleaded guilty, six years, defendant shall forfeit any monies/firearms/vehicles seized as…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through Feb. 5. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported three deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Feb. 5. Civil Suits H&S Financial Inc. vs. Aaron Hinkle. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Holly Mollette. Midland Credit Management…
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Mingo Sheriff to test job applicants ahead of expected retirements
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department will begin testing applicants next month as it prepares for several anticipated retirements and future openings, Sheriff Joe Smith announced. Physical ability exams will take place March 7 and March 11 at the Southern West Virginia Community College Armory Building, followed by…
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Protective order lifted for Wayne water supply after mineral oil release
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WAYNE, W.Va. — Town officials lifted the protective order on Wayne’s drinking water supply Friday following three weeks of disruption tied to a mineral oil release at an Appalachian Power facility. Wayne Mayor Danny Grace officially ended the order at approximately 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7, according to the West Virginia…
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Missing money might be waiting for you in Kentucky
Missing money might be waiting for you in Kentucky. Following National Unclaimed Property Day, Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf is encouraging Kentuckians to take a few minutes to see if the Commonwealth is holding money that belongs to them. Since taking office, Treasurer Metcalf’s administration has returned a record $86 million in unclaimed property…
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Morehead State receives $7.54 million earmark for Space Science Center
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOREHEAD — Morehead State University’s Space Science Center will receive a $7.54 million federal Community Project Funding earmark secured by U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) to expand payload operations for government and commercial space stations. The funding will support aerospace education and engineering opportunities for students through partnerships with NASA and…
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Mingo County arrest report week of Feb. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court Clerk’s office released these criminal complaints from recent arrests in the county during the first week of February 2026. Brittney Wilkerson, 36, of Williamson, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance (selling heroin). The arrest was made at the 7-11 in downtown Williamson…
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Martin County grand jury returns indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned several indictments Feb. 5, including felony charges involving child abuse, property damage and bail jumping. Kevin Michael Litton, 27, of Tomahawk, stands accused of first-degree criminal abuse involving a victim under 12 years of age. The indictment alleges that on April 19,…
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Two indicted in death of 11-year-old boy in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County residents are facing felony charges in connection with the death of an 11-year-old boy Aug. 13, 2025. A Martin County grand jury indicted Patrick Speer, 34, of Warfield, and Christina Chapman, 40, of Beauty, charging each with first-degree criminal abuse involving a victim under 12…
