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Gas company wants to raise customer bills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Columbia Gas of Kentucky wants to raise monthly gas bills by 15.8%. The company recently filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to adjust its delivery rates. The company said it needs the rate hike “to recover capital investments and continue to improve the overall safety…
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Martin County Class of 2024 Senior Walk Gallery
INEZ — Martin County High School Class of 2024 capped off Grad Week with a visit to elementary schools and the middle school in their caps and gowns and a recognition Senior Walk through Inez on Friday.The 2024 graduation ceremony is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the football field. (All photos by…
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Community honors Dr. Aranas with retirement party
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County welcomed Dr. Bonifacio Aranas with open arms when he set up his medical practice in April 1977 in Warfield. In his retirement, the community recognized him as a beloved doctor, friend and neighbor, honoring him Saturday with a retirement celebration at Warfield Park. The event was…
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Martin County Primary Election 2024 results
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As most people predicted, Republican Donald Trump carried the Martin County vote for President of the United States, receiving 790 votes. President Joe Biden carried his party’s vote in Martin County with 45 votes. Republican Harold “Hal” Rogers easily carried Martin County’s vote for U.S. Representative in Congress…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Samuel McCoy, 74, of Flatgap, was arrested Tuesday on Milo Road in Tomahawk for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched to South Milo for a vehicle in a ditch. The deputy said he found…
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases May 16 in Martin Circuit Court: Tommy Booth (arraignment) — Trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces-5 pounds, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/20/24 at 11 a.m. Andrea Caudill (arraignment) — Complicity/unlawful acquiring metals (injury to property equals $3,000); first-degree possession of controlled substance…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Herbert Moore (first party) to Unverified (second party). Don Parsons Jr. (first party) to Michael Ryan McGaha (second party). Mary Preece, Ricky Preece (first party) to Don Parsons Jr. (second party). Gwyan Brent Horn, Barbara Bernice Horn…
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Martin County civil suits May 9-16
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 9-16: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Harrison Messer. Robert Moore vs. Janet Maynard.
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Kentucky treatment and recovery leaders honored with awards
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS LEXINGTON — Six Kentuckians were honored with 2024 Champions of Recovery Awards at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s ninth annual Kentucky Workforce Summit held in Lexington on May 14. The awards are sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Independent Recovery Organizations and the Recovery Consortium of Kentucky. Recipients of…
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Nursing-home referral service does not inform users about violations
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The nation’s largest nursing home referral service, A Place for Mom, does not inform users about citations of facilities for neglect or other substandard care, The Washington Post reports. A Place for Mom charges no fees to people seeking senior housing but “is paid large fees by assisted-living facilities and does not…
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