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Martin County discusses flood damage, pushes for federal assistance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court discussed significant damage to roads and bridges from April storms and flash floods during an April 17 meeting. Magistrates pointed to dozens of problem sites and the urgent need for repairs, outside contractors and federal disaster assistance. District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone said
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 29 in Martin District Court: John Allen (arraignment) — Theft of services $1,000 but less than $10,000: Preliminary hearing 5/13/25 at 11 a.m. Derrick Nicklaus Brewer (arraignment) — Failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; no operator’s/moped license; inadequate
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported nine civil suits filed in her office April 25 to May 1. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 11 deeds and one marriage recorded in her office April 25-30: Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Patrick Gibbs. Jarrett Moore vs. Brandi Moore. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs.
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Post 9 troopers among KSP’s newest graduating class
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 33 new troopers from its Training Academy. Among the graduates are Timothy Fletcher of Salyersville and Nicholas Howell of Betsy Layne, who will both serve at KSP Post 9 in Pikeville. Captain Randal Surber, commander of Post 9, welcomed the new troopers with enthusiasm.
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Grand jury indictments detail violence, threats and reckless conduct
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Their charges range from witness intimidation to wanton endangerment of children, drug possession and fleeing police. The cases involve allegations of violence, threats and reckless conduct. Dennis Scott, 46, of Pilgrim, stands accused of wanton endangerment
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Dispute turns dangerous with shots fired at Yellow Creek
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT YELLOW CREEK — What began as a domestic dispute turned dangerous when a 62-year-old Martin County man allegedly fired a gun at his wife, authorities said. Police arrested Thornton Eddie Goble of Yellow Creek on a felony charge of first-degree wanton endangerment shortly before 10:30 p.m. April 29, according to the Martin
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Wedding venue opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The historic Martin County Courthouse holds the stories of Martin County — generations of hopes, struggles, triumphs and dreams. Now it begins a new chapter: serving as a venue where love stories begin. The Martin County Tourism Commission announced in a meeting last week that the landmark building
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Man arrested for Auxier bridge murder
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — A man sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Floyd County is behind bars on a charge of murder after his arrest Saturday night, authorities said. The man, Larry Johnson, 67, of Auxier, had been the subject of a police search since Friday afternoon after officers responded
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Gov. Beshear requests more federal aid
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that he has submitted two additional aid requests to FEMA to support families and communities impacted by April’s floods. The governor is requesting that 16 more counties receive Individual Assistance, which provides direct support to residents for needs like housing repairs, temporary shelter and disaster-related expenses not covered
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Father and daughter arrested for confrontation at school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County father and his teenage daughter were arrested last week after confrontations with the principal of Martin County High School. James Gilman, 51, of Beauty, and his 18-year-old daughter — a student — were taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. April 23 at the school. Their
