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School board renews RTIs, advances police force plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education highlighted student success and advanced several initiatives during its April 14 meeting, including renewal of elementary intervention teachers, progress toward forming a district police force, and approval of a student IT apprenticeship program. Following student recognitions (see related stories in this edition),
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonathan B. Kirk, 48, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Dans Branch in Pilgrim on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal mischief and terroristic threatening. Sheriff Kirk responded to a report of a Ford F-150
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Louisa man found unconscious in car faces drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Louisa man was arrested Sunday afternoon after authorities found him unconscious in a vehicle on the side of New Route 3, according to Martin County officials. Ramey Green, 44, faces multiple drug-related charges, including public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), two counts of possession of
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FEMA extends deadline for February floods
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky residents whose homes and property were damaged during the severe storms and flooding in February now have until May 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, FEMA announced in a recent press release. The original deadline was April 25. Assistance is available to both homeowners and renters who experienced
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Unions: NIOSH cuts will harm Kentucky workers
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to cut a majority of jobs at the federal agency responsible for worker health and safety is seen as a direct attack on Kentucky workers by labor unions in the state. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Document April storm damage, KY EM says
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Kentucky Emergency Management advises homeowners and renters who suffered damage or losses caused by the severe storms, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred April 2-7 to document damages before cleaning up in order to be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if it becomes available. On April 11, the Gov. Andy Beshear
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Coal miners could pay if inspectors lose offices on DOGE list
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency. According to an analysis by the nonprofit Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, offices in Barbourville and Harlan are on a list of seven in Kentucky slated
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases April 17 in Martin Circuit Court: Jamie Boyd (motion to revoke probation) — Set for preliminary hearing 5/1/25 at 10 a.m. Ronald Chadwick Crum (motion to revoke probation) — Bench warrant to remain active. Carl Daniels Jr. (motion to revoke probation) — Bench
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Martin County civil suits and deeds for April 9-17
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 12 civil suits filed April 11-17 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported four deeds recorded April 9-17 in her office. Civil suits Emily Tackett vs. Carlos Enrique Cespedes. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Shurlin McCoy. Stone Creek Financial Inc. vs. Amanda Mills et al.
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Man sentenced for crimes against children and family dog
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — A Magoffin County man got a decade in prison following his conviction on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation and animal abuse. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the sentencing Thursday. Kent Simpkins, 43, of Salyersville, received the 10-year sentence after pleading guilty Nov. 21, 2024, to seven felony
