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Martin County secures ARPA funds, honors longtime employee
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court has ensured that its remaining $992,239 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will not go back to the federal government. During a meeting Thursday, magistrates voted to transfer the funds into the county’s general fund to reimburse payroll and insurance expenses. This…
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Three indicted under Rocket Docket program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three individuals are facing criminal charges under the Rocket Docket program. The Martin Circuit Court issued the information charges Dec. 17 and 19. Shonda Crum, 38, of Tomahawk, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance…
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Martin County Sheriff adds new vehicle to fleet
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office upgraded its fleet with a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado. Sheriff John Kirk unveiled the new vehicle Friday, saying it replaces his previous cruiser, which had accumulated high mileage and experienced transmission issues. “We’re going to have some excess fees this year,” Kirk said. “We…
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Pure joy
Happy children shared smiles and Christmas wishes with Santa during Warfield City Hall’s annual Visit With Santa. The city presented every child with gifts. Be sure to check out our Visit With Santa photo gallery inside this week’s newspaper. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Mingo deputies hold annual ‘Shop With A Deputy’ program
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s “Shop With A Deputy” program took place two evenings at the South Williamson Walmart on Dec. 18 and 19. The annual Christmas program has been going on for nearly 30 years now. Sgt. Norman Mines, MCDSA president, said approximately 15 pre-K through fifth-grade…
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 17 & 19
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin Circuit Court: Joy Armes (change of plea) — Trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense: Pleaded guilty, probation unsupervised five years, forfeit all items seized by law enforcement, including cash, sentencing 2/6/25 at 10 a.m. Joy Armes (change of…
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Martin County civil suits Dec. 13-19
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Dec. 13-19: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Danielle Fletcher. Lendmark Financial Services/Paintsville vs. Christopher Sesco. Dwayne Collins vs. Sandy Collins. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Randall Linder. Elias Stacy et al vs. 3M Company et al.
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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 16-18
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 16-18: Deeds Matthew David Ward, Amanda Ward (party 1) to Christopher Robert Cook. Elmer R. Hammond, Jan D. Runyon, Robert D. Hammond, Jimmy Ray Gantt, Kaylee Lane Hammond, Amy Mills Gantt (party 1) to Brian Jude, Elsie…
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Santa rides shotgun in Sheriff Kirk’s patrol car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you are traveling through Martin County this season, you might spot Sheriff John Kirk and Santa making their rounds. With flashing lights and bags of candy and toys, they are turning roadside stops into moments of Christmas cheer—and proving that even a “citation” can be a gift…
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Man fatally shot after entering Carter County residence
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GRAYSON — A man was fatally shot Dec. 18 after entering a residence in Carter County, state police said. Authorities responded to a 9:04 p.m. emergency call reporting a shooting on Damron Mayo Road in Grayson. Upon arrival, officers from the Kentucky State Police and Grayson City Police Department found a man…
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