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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 25-31: Teela D. Caldwell vs. Allen R. Williamson. Performance Food Group Inc. vs. The Lavish Cow LLC dba TA. Brenda Preece vs. Faris Foods LLC et al. U.S> Bank National Association as Trustee vs. Clarence Gauze. Christopher J.…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages Oct. 25-31
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Oct. 25-31: Deeds Helen Jude, Ronnie Jude (party 1) to Franklin Preece Jr., Betty Preece (party 2). Jessica Dawn Goble, Jessica Dawn Howard, Willie Orsin Jude (party 1) to Roy Garland Mollette (party 2). Blanche Cales Staton, Ronald…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 29 in Martin District Court: James Long (pretrial conference) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Pleaded guilty, 30 days to serve, suspended after serving five days, credit time served five days, balance probation two years. James G. Long (pretrial conference) — Rear license not…
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Kentucky labor unions want next administration to support PRO Act
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection Labor groups in Kentucky and across the nation are pushing for the next administration to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO, Act. The legislation would reform existing labor laws to clamp down on union-busting tactics and strengthen workers’ rights during organizing and bargaining with their employers.…
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Enroll for heating assistance Nov. 5-Dec. 20
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Families can get help staying warm this winter through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy program, with enrollment running Nov. 5 through Dec. 20. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. The Fall Subsidy program helps households offset heating costs across a…
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Martin County Water elects new chair, reports record-low water loss
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District reported encouraging improvements in its meeting Oct. 22, including the lowest water loss rate recorded in the last several years. In a unanimous decision, the board elected Tim Thoma as its new chair. “I moved to this community two years ago and I…
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Man jailed after deputies find makeshift phone line recycling operation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail Saturday after deputies uncovered what looked like a phone line recycling plant in his yard. Wendell Taylor Johnson, 25, of Inez, was arrested at 349 Johnson Drive, where Martin County Sheriff’s deputies initially showed up to serve a warrant on a…
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Martin County Arrest Report Oct. 23-29
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rondal Lee Endicott, 50, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a bench warrant. Seth A. Hall, 27, and Shelby Rae Sizemore, 27, both of Debord, were arrested Monday at Blakemoor Flats Apartments on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) causing minor injury. Deputy Bellamy responded…
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Martin County Hall of Fame to host Fourth Induction Ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Rapid expansion of the “Wall of Legends” continues as Hall of Fame (HOF) researchers play hardball to get the scoop on athletes who meet the criteria for induction. The effort has become a labor of meticulous investigation and community involvement. HOF President Dwayne Sweeney explains the extensive process behind each…
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Martin County Fiscal Court conducts October meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court convened for its monthly meeting Oct. 17, addressing key appointments, funding allocations for vital water infrastructure, and fire department projects. During the session, magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s recommendation to appoint Colby Kirk of Inez to the Martin County Water Board. Kirk, the…
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