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Martin County grand jury indicts eight: Drugs, endangerment, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against eight people. Charges include drug possession, wanton endangerment, bail jumping and assault. Danny Mollett, 47, of Inez, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession/use of drug paraphernalia…
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Barefoot Festival postponed
LOVELY — Kentucky State University, together with the Appalachian Renewal Project and the Stidham Old Time Music Association, Thursday announced the postponement of the second annual Barefoot Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 4 in Lovely. The organizers say expanded planning is underway with partners and sponsors to strengthen the festival’s long-term impact. Conceived as a…
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Warfield Market welcomes customers back with grand sale
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Warfield Market welcomed customers back Monday after being shuttered for nearly seven months following devastating river flooding in February. To celebrate, the longtime supermarket is holding a grand reopening sale through Sept. 14. For shoppers like Christian Williams of Kermit, the closure meant long drives to Williamson for…
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UPS package theft leads to arrest in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Surveillance footage showing a woman stealing UPS packages from the top of a drop box outside a hardware store in Inez led to the arrest of a 54-year-old woman Friday, authorities said. Evans Hardware manager Mike Sweeney posted a video of the most recent theft to Facebook on…
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Local man allegedly beats woman, threatens ‘her and the baby’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Warfield man landed in jail Saturday after deputies said he beat a female and threatened to kill “her and the baby” — even though the woman told police she cannot get pregnant and has never been pregnant by him. Deputy Jameson Wall of the Martin County Sheriff’s…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Homer Evans, 68, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Riverfront Road in Lovely on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrant at 7:58 p.m. Kristopher Daniel Moore, 18, of Warfield, was arrested Sunday at Dempsey Housing for fourth-degree assault…
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Take a seat: Martin County Tourism charts ‘Big Chair’ trail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism & Recreation Commission is charting a “Big Chair” trail. During a special meeting Aug. 27, commissioners discussed installing the oversized props in public spaces throughout the county. Their goal is to highlight landmarks and attract visitors to photo opportunities. Part of the discussion centered…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ—Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 26 in Martin District Court: Donald Keith Harris (pretrial conference) — 1. Theft of motor vehicle registration plate/renewal decal; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. No/expired registration plates: 1. Dismissed; 2. Pleaded guilty, $500 fine, suspended $450,…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office Aug. 22-28. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported three deeds and no marriages recorded in her office through Aug. 28. Civil Suits LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jimmy Spence. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Carey Dindal. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC…
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Public meeting on proposed plants in Mingo County set for Sept. 18
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GILBERT, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will hold an in-person public meeting Sept. 18 at the Larry Joe Harless Community Center in Gilbert on two proposed off-grid electric generating facilities in Mingo County. The meeting, scheduled from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with doors opening at 4…
