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Martin County takes steps toward off-road adventure trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court made decisions during its April 18 session toward developing ATV/UTV trails within the county. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty requested the court’s approval for a $250,000 grant application to the Department for Local Government. The grant is sourced from funds earmarked for the Kentucky Mountain Regional…
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Lovely man accused of assaulting, imprisoning ex-wife
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A local man is in jail on felony charges after being accused of assaulting his ex-wife and holding her captive inside a residence. Trevor Jude, 27, of Lovely, was taken into custody around 6 p.m. Thursday at a residence on KY-292 after the alleged victim reported the incident…
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Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference highlights challenges
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference convened Thursday and Friday in Inez, highlighting recent efforts to combat poverty and improve living conditions in the region. Organized by Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Thrive Community Coalition, Appalachia Reach Out (ARO), and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the event attracted community leaders,…
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Voting starts next week; Tuesday deadline to request absentee ballot
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 presidential primary election is 20 days away. However, in-person excused absentee voting starts next week and the deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday. Voters can request an absentee ballot via the online portal govote.ky.gov or by contacting Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles. “A voter who…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Jude, 35, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Saturday in Lovely for possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, possession of marijuana, public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol), endangering the welfare of a minor, and outstanding bench warrants. Deputy Kenny Maynard…
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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills presented…
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SOAR Gala honors economic achievement in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 SOAR Gala was a showcase of accomplishments and the forward momentum of Appalachia Kentucky. Presented by Kentucky Power and hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the gala recognized individuals and organizations across 42 Appalachian counties who have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development…
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Mingo County Sheriff welcomes new graduate
Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith sends out congratulations to Deputy Jacob May for graduating the 195th Basic Class at the West Virginia State Police Academy. “We pray you have a safe and productive career.”
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Martin County among 90 local governments to receive training, access to federal funding
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — Martin County is among the 90 local government entities selected to receive no-cost training and access to funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) READY Local Governments initiative. The participants were announced in a press release April 24. READY Local Governments, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building initiative…
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Warfield City debates dumpster cost, delays decision amid budget concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trash dumpster may be beyond what the City of Warfield can afford. City Clerk Rhonda Price provided quotes that she obtained on the cost of garbage service during a Commission meeting Thursday. Price informed commissioners and Mayor Mike Hinkle that she had contacted Howell’s Recycling, which holds…
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