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Frank Horn Park transformed: ‘A diamond in the rough’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is working to shed rundown images within the county. Progress is happening, as evidenced by Frank Horn Park. The park lies off Route 40 on the west end of Inez and is home to the Martin County Cal Ripken League. For years, the park…
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Tomahawk man accepts plea in fatal 2022 crash on Old Route 3
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tomahawk man has accepted a plea agreement for his role in a fatal crash that occurred in April 2022 on Old Route 3. Timothy Ramey II, 20, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide resulting in the death of 15-year-old Brenda Maynard of Inez. The tragic incident unfolded around 4:30 a.m.…
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Kentucky State Police arrest two on drug charges
SALYERSVILLE — Kentucky State Police arrested two individuals Thursday after illegal drugs were discovered during a routine traffic stop. KSP Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County. During the investigation, they seized approximately 51 grams of suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Jerry Finch, 46,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James Hackney, 41, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Lackey Branch Road in Pilgrim for second-degree burglary (complicity) and third-degree criminal mischief (complicity). Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call Friday from a victim saying his home on Buck Branch Road in…
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Martin County court dockets (March 19 and March 21)
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases March 19 in Martin District Court: Darrell Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 5/14/24 at 9 a.m.; 24-M-50 Reset 5/14/24 at 9 a.m. Fred Thompson Daniels (motion hour) — Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no/expired…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office March 15-21: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Darlene Kitts. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jennifer Spence. Republic Finance LLC vs. Leon Muncy. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michael Mullins. Martin County Historical Society vs. Jimmie Lee Presley. Tammy…
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hiring conservation officers
Application period now open for 2024 recruit class FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is currently accepting applications to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. Applications will be accepted through April 17. Applicants must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. The online application must be completed…
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Virginia man arrested in stolen truck in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police arrested a Virginia man Thursday in Inez after discovering he was driving a truck stolen out of Virginia. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office began pursuit after receiving a tip about the stolen vehicle’s presence in Warfield. A search in Warfield did not yield results. However, at approximately…
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Dr. Robbie Fletcher selected Kentucky commissioner of education
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — Dr. Robbie Fletcher has been selected as the next commissioner of education, the Kentucky Board of Education announced Thursday. Fletcher, superintendent of Lawrence County Schools and a Martin County native, is set to take on the role of chief state school officer and CEO of the Kentucky Department of Education,…
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Tragic loss: Former Inez resident Vanessa Muncy Crum found deceased in submerged vehicle
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A former Inez woman reported missing Sunday was found deceased in her vehicle submerged in the Levisa Fork River in Pikeville. Family members reported that Vanessa Muncy Crum, 52, left her home on New Route 3 near the Big Sandy Regional Airport around 5-6 a.m. driving to the…
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