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Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 7–8
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Anglers across Kentucky will find more than warm weather and clear waters during the first weekend in June—they will get the chance to fish for free. On Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8, residents and out-of-state visitors can cast a line in Kentucky’s public waters without buying a fishing license or permit. The
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urges public to report wild pig sightings
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking residents of Printer and surrounding areas in Floyd County to report sightings of wild pigs after the detection of a group in April. In a press release issued Friday, the department emphasized the serious threat wild pigs pose to native wildlife, agriculture
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 27 in Martin District Court: Kylee Alyse Alley (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 26 mph over/greater; 2. Reckless driving; 3. Failure to produce insurance card; 4. Failure to wear seat belts; 5. No/expired other state registration receipt or plates: 1. Amended to 10 mph over, six-month
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office May 23-30. Meanwhile, Maritn County Clerk Susie Skyles reported six deeds recorded May 22 and 23 and three marriages recorded through May 29 in her office. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kellie Evans. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs.
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Temporary daytime closure for embankment repairs on KY 292
WARFIELD — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced embankment repair work started Tuesday, June 3, on KY 292 in Martin County at mile point 15.32, just south of Warfield Elementary School. To safely complete the repairs, the roadway will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during normal working hours through the
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Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Board to convene June 5
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, June 5, at its office located at 100 Airport Road, Third Floor, in Frankfort. Board chair Matt Sawyers will convene the meeting at 1 p.m. ET. For those who would like to watch remotely there is a YouTube
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West Virginia appoints new superintendents in counties under state oversight
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s top education official announced a slate of leadership appointments May 23 for school districts currently under state control. The move signals a renewed emphasis on academic outcomes in the affected counties. State Superintendent Michele Blatt named four superintendents to lead districts where the West Virginia Board of
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Williamson man faces formal charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Williamson, West Virginia, man faces formal charges in connection with a drug-related incident that occurred earlier this spring. The Martin Circuit Court on May 27 announced that Brian K. Runyon, 53, stands accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication involving a controlled substance.
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Pool reopening pushed back
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials announced Monday that the public swimming pool will not reopen this Sunday as initially projected. Deputy Judge Executive Carolea Mills had hoped for a June 1 opening. However, excessive rainfall throughout May delayed ongoing repairs. “We are making several repairs and upgrades to the filtration
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Martin County High School celebrates Class of 2025
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated the graduation of 132 seniors in the Class of 2025 during commencement exercises Friday, May 23, at Cardinal Stadium. Valedictorian Laura Hale and co-salutatorians Chloe Alley and Aiden Fields addressed their classmates and guests before diplomas were awarded. The Class of 2025 embraced the motto: “Be a pineapple.
