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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 19 in Martin District Court: Christopher Raleigh Adrews (arraignment) — 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, five days to serve, credit time served five days; 2. Dismissed; 3. Pleaded
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office Aug. 15-21. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through Aug. 21: Civil Suits Capital One NA Successor by Merger T vs. Terry Maynard. Shyanna Jude vs. Christopher Muncy. Dahryl Keller vs. Misty Dawn
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More tires removed from Tug Fork River
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Volunteers waded into the Tug Fork River this month to haul out hundreds of discarded tires. Their efforts continue a very successful program that has transformed stretches of the waterway over the last few summers. Friends of Tug Fork River organized two recent “Tire Tug of War”
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife welcomes game warden recruit class
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division welcomed Class 29 of game warden recruits Aug. 18 as they began their training for a career with the agency. The class includes 14 recruits who are starting their training to become game wardens. Upon graduation, they will get assignments to districts
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Former Paintsville police officer indicted on five felony counts
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson County grand jury has indicted a former Paintsville police officer on felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the indictments Thursday. The former officer, James Bradley, 37, of Paintsville, faces two counts of third-degree assault, five
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McCoy objects to Martin County Water District’s proposed fee and rate hikes: ‘This is cruel’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Despite objections from one board member, the Martin County Water District is proposing higher meter charges, a higher rate on leak adjustments and new service requirements for customers. Board chairman Tim Thoma presented the proposal during a special meeting Aug. 12. Following a 3-1 vote, the district will
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Native son steps into agriculture agent role
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a new agriculture agent at the extension office—and for the first time, he is a native son determined to stay. Dan Howard, who accepted the position in May, introduced himself and his plans Thursday during a Kiwanis Club lunch at Giovanni’s in Inez. “I am
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Kids swim free Aug. 23 at Martin County Pool
Kids under 18 can swim for free this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Martin County Pool, thanks to the generosity of Smokin’ Hott Novelties & More of Blacklog Road in Inez. Co-owner Thelma Goforth presented Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles with a donation check to cover admission costs for all youth, continuing an ongoing trend.
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia – buy/possession. Deputy Steven
