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BROWN WATER: Alliance points to minerals, heat, infrastructure delays
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alliance Water Resources says the brown water running from taps across Martin County is the result of mineral buildup inside aging pipes — a condition made worse, they say, by high summer temperatures and low water levels in the county’s reservoir. Despite the technical explanation, key questions remain
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Rocket Docket fast-tracks meth case against Warfield man
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Warfield man accused of a felony drug charge is being fast-tracked through the system under the Rocket Docket program. Martin Circuit Court Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued formal charges Monday against Donald Perkins, 40. Perkins faces one count of possession of a controlled substance in the first
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Truck versus post office
A black 1997 Dodge Ram rammed into the left side of the Lovely post office Sunday afternoon. Driver Christopher Scott, 19, of Lovely, told officials that his brakes failed. (Courtesy photo)
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 8 in Martin District Court: Tiffany Branham (arraignment) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance; improper registration plate; no/expired registration plates: Failure to appear. Lawson Brewer (arraignment) — Improper turning; license to be in possession: Order. John Michael Cornette (arraignment)
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from July 4 to July 10. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 12 deeds and eight marriages recorded in her office from June 23 to July 10: Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Roeda L. Sarver. Dempsey Housing Community
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LIHEAP Summer Subsidy to open July 28
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will begin accepting applications July 28 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, offering help to households struggling with cooling costs. The application window runs through Sept. 12 on a first-come, first-served basis at local service offices. To qualify, applicants
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KSP takes down 197 suspects in statewide drug sweep
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Kentucky State Police arrested 197 individuals and seized more than $640,000 worth of illegal drugs as part of its Operation Summer Heat 2.0, officials said Friday. All 16 KSP posts participated in the statewide drug sweep. Troopers issued 490 charges and removed significant quantities of dangerous narcotics from the streets. Combined
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Swim for free this Friday at the Martin County Pool
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The wait is over. The Martin County Swimming Pool is back with major improvements. After eight years of sitting dry and silent, the community pool will make a grand reopening splash this Friday with free admission all day. Gates open to the public at noon and close at
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Brown water: Judge calls on PSC to rescind order requiring outside management of Martin County Water District
County fast-tracks weed-cutting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty is calling on the Kentucky Public Service Commission to rescind its order requiring outside management of the Martin County Water District. He cited operational failures that have led to widespread brown-colored water and growing public frustration. In the same meeting
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Coal miner, songwriter, storyteller: Cody McCoy to take stage at Appalachian Artist Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County native Cody McCoy will bring his raw and reverent songwriting to the Appalachian Artist Festival in downtown Inez on Aug. 2. With a voice shaped by coal dust, church hymns and Appalachian storytelling, the Beauty resident has carved out a place as one of the region’s
