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Forward Martin County launches permanent fund
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County residents, businesses and former residents now have a way to contribute to a permanent charitable fund dedicated to local projects and organizations. Forward Martin County has been established as a locally guided fund under the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The local board will identify community priorities, while…
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Williamson reinstates fire chief after guilty plea
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson Fire Chief Joey Michael Carey was reinstated July 6, less than two weeks after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearms charge. The Williamson City Council voted unanimously to return Carey to his position following an executive session during a special meeting. Carey, 49, had been…
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Inez man charged after EMS threat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An Inez man was arrested July 20 after allegedly becoming combative and threatening emergency medical personnel. Michael D. Dalton, 26, was charged with third-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree disorderly conduct. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to an East Main Street residence after receiving a report that Dalton was fighting.…
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Debord man faces formal charges for drugs dropped at government center
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Commonwealth’s attorney formally charged a Debord man with two drug offenses July 16 in Martin Circuit Court. An information filed in the case charges Joshua Scott, 39, with possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, drug unspecified, and possession of a controlled substance in the…
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Troopers charge Lovely man with DUI
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Lovely man was arrested July 11 after police responding to a reported fight said he admitted drinking before driving. Christopher Arthur Scott, 20, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle. Kentucky State…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases July 16 in Martin Circuit Court: Clem Marcum Jr. (change of plea) – 1. Assault, third degree, police/probation officer; 2. Criminal mischief, first degree; 3. Resisting arrest; 4. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty to all. Sentencing 9/326 at…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through July 16. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through July 16. Civil suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Larna Setser. Midland Management Inc. vs. Bethany Meeks. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Virginia…
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Head Start seeks students to fill classroom spots in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Head Start is seeking eligible students to fill available classroom spots. Dr. Patricia McCoy, the program’s director, encouraged families to apply during a recent presentation to the Kiwanis Club in Inez. “We try to get as many kids as we can get in our program,” she…
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Man allegedly threatened to shoot firefighters in Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A potentially volatile situation was avoided at the Williamson Fire Department (WFD) when an man allegedly threatened to shoot personnel at the emergency services building and then turn the gun on himself. Israel Nicholas Varney, 33, of Williamson, was charged with terroristic threatening, being a prohibited person…
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Farm funds available; meeting July 20 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Applications are available for Martin County farmers seeking cost-share assistance through the 2026 County Agricultural Investment Program. An information session is set for 5 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The application period opened July 14 and will continue through Aug. 11. Farmers may pick…
