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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to…
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last…
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Martin County Arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lawrence Tyler McCoy, 30, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday at Zip Zone in Lovely. Deputy Justin Bellamy responded to a call about an individual who appeared to be passed out in the parking lot at Zip Zone. When officers arrived at the scene,…
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Candidates set for city races with potential for write-in contender in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following a June 4 deadline, city commission candidates for the November general election are a step closer to getting on the ballot, setting the stage for races in both Inez and Warfield. The Inez City Commission saw four contenders file for its four openings, whereas the Warfield City Commission…
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Martin County court dockets for June 3, 4 & 6
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 3 and June 4 in Martin District Court: Crystal Ann Adkins (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 5. Failure to produce insurance…
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Martin County deeds and marriages May 31-June 6
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office May 31-June 6: Deeds Elijah Collins, Angel Collins (first party) to Kristie Dixon (second party). Kirk Family Trust, Linda Kirk, Phillip Kirk (first party) to Phillip Kirk (second party). Kirk Family Trust, Phillip Kirk, Linda Kirk (first party)…
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Martin County civil suits May 31-June 6
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 31-June 6: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jason Jarrell. Paul Chaffins vs. Michael Clay et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jerry Green. LVNV FundingLLC vs. Alex Bowen. LVNV Funding vs. Jarrett Moore. Dorthy Johnson vs. Steven Johnson. Daniel…
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Kermit Election: Incumbents, newcomers elected to council, Mayor Sparks reelected
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — On Tuesday, voters in Kermit headed to the polls to elect five council members and a mayor. By 9:30 p.m., Kermit Town Hall had released the unofficial results. Three incumbents defeated their challengers to secure their positions on the council for the next four-year term. One incumbent…
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Ohio woman arrested outside federal prison in Kentucky after being found passed out in car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD, Ky. — An Ohio woman was detained outside the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord after she was found unconscious in her car, authorities said. Officials at the Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville responded to a call at 3:12 p.m. June 1 concerning Cherron Aryel Caldwell, 36, of…