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First payment from opioid settlement disappoints Kermit
New police chief takes oath of office BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit, often cited as the epicenter of the opioid crisis, received its first installment of settlement funds from West Virginia’s nearly $1 billion in agreements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and prescribers. Mayor Charles Sparks announced the $20,000…
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Fletcher’s Roadside Grill is coming to Inez
INEZ — Ginger Fletcher is about to realize her dream of becoming a small-business owner. Supported by her husband Ronnie, her daughters Skyler and Kayla, and son-in-law Zak Kirk, she has broken ground to start this adventure. Weather permitting, excavation on the footer for Fletcher’s Roadside Grill will begin Jan. 15 in Inez. “Our family…
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Martin County introduces early learning bus for preschoolers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A novel educational initiative kicked off in Martin County with the introduction of an early learning bus aimed at fostering the growth of preschool-aged children. Launched during Storytime at the Collier Center, the bus is set to begin its regular schedule next week. Under the guidance of Martin…
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Jude gets five-year sentence
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of sodomy of a child under the age of 12. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook announced the sentence Thursday of 27-year-old Dustin Jude of Inez. The sentencing comes more than three…
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One killed, another injured in Mingo County crash
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MILLERS CREEK, W.Va. — One person was killed after a horrendous head-on collision on U.S. Route 119 in Mingo County Friday evening. Another person was seriously injured in the accident. The victim was identified as Scott Slone, 56, of Chapmanville, formerly of Mingo County. He is the son of Mingo…
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LIHEAP Crisis enrollment starts Jan. 9
Assistance for households facing heating emergencies Households facing a home heating emergency, such as imminent loss of heat, low fuel supply or eviction due to unpaid utility bills can apply for assistance from Jan. 9 through March 31. Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies will accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis component…
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BOE sets new meeting time, appoints new chairperson
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education will start meeting at a new time each month. The BOE voted Monday to establish the new regular meeting time as 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The BOE also appointed District 1 BOE Member Mickey McCoy…
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Martin County Arrest Report
Martin County Arrest Report INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: John Griffith, 23, of Williamson, West Virginia, was arrested early Tuesday morning on Riverfront Road in Lovely for third-degree criminal trespassing and a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk arrested Griffith on property where “no trespassing” signs were posted.…
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Kentucky Humanities announces 2024 Kentucky Reads
Statewide literacy initiative centers on ‘Scissors, Paper, Rock’ by Kentucky Native Fenton Johnson LEXINGTON — Kentucky Humanities has selected Fenton Johnson’s “Scissors, Paper, Rock” for its 2024 Kentucky Reads. The novel will serve as a focal point for community-wide book discussions that promote a shared literary experience and celebrate the diverse voices and stories that…
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Kentucky State Police joins forces with CVSA for human trafficking awareness initiative
FRANKFORT — In conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement announced its participation in the national five-day Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI), scheduled for Jan. 8-12. The purpose is to raise awareness and educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law…
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