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Be ‘REAL ID Ready’ as one year mark to federal enforcement approaches
Will your license fly? That’s the question that state officials urge residents to ask themselves as only one year remains before federal REAL ID Act enforcement starts May 7, 2025. After that date, a REAL ID state-issued driving or identity credential or another federally accepted form of REAL ID, like a passport, will be required…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 6 and May 7 in Martin District Court: Bradley S. Bryant (arraignment) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Bench warrant $500 cash. James T. Harmon (motion to set aside) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/30/24 at 9 a.m. Crystal…
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits: Citibank vs. Susan Sparks. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Ricky Preece. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Stephen Hogg, Matergy Inc. (first party) to The Appalachian Renewal Project LLC; Bay Point…
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Mingo Health Department warns of fentanyl overdose threat
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Health Department issued a warning Tuesday, May 7 about several overdoses relating to the drug fentanyl. The warning, which appeared on social media, stated the Mingo County Health Department had received 13 overdose reports within the previous 48 hours, “indicating potentially contaminated substances being…
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Tomahawk man arrested in Johnson County with methamphetamine
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Police arrested a man from Tomahawk on a felony drug charge, alleging he possessed methamphetamine. Fred Thomas Daniels, 31, was taken into custody at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on Old U.S. 23 in Paintsville by Trooper Trevor Spurlock of the Kentucky State Police Post 9. Daniels faces charges of first-degree possession…
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Solid waste board, code officer set out enforcement process
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy detailed solid waste enforcement procedures during a meeting May 1 of the new Martin County Solid Waste Board. McCoy presented four forms that he, County Attorney Melissa Phelps and Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps worked together to draft: call-in complaint, response…
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Pack wins Mother’s Day giveaway
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joy Pack, of Butler, Ohio, formerly of Tomahawk, Kentucky, is the winner of the annual Mountain Citizen Mother’s Day Giveaway Basket and Flowers. The 80-year-old Joy is the mother of one son, Tim, also of Ohio. She was thrilled to be the winner. “I can’t believe I won,”…
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Hall of Fame cements 36 athletes into history
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The names of 36 athletes were etched into history April 27 during a Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Collier Center in Inez. The inductees and family representatives were surrounded by loved ones and fans as their stories and lives were honored. HOF president…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Dylan Tomblin, 27, of Paintsville, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a bench warrant. Deputy David Reffett made the arrest. Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Riverfront Road, Lovely, on a warrant for court. Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest.…
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Martin County Records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Denali Capital vs. Marsha Fletcher. Joyce Horn vs. Nickie Goble. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Mack McCoy. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sylvia Mollette. Cumberland Financial Services vs. Carl Smith. Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. vs. Coalfield Lumber. Deeds…
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