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Senator Wheeler launches reelection bid
FRANKFORT — State Sen. Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville) officially filed his papers Dec. 19 in the Office of the Secretary of State at the Capitol to seek reelection in 2024 to another four-year term representing the 31st Senate District, which is comprised of Elliott, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin and Pike counties. Wheeler took office in 2019 after…
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Lovely native becomes Prestonsburg’s first female officer in nearly a decade
PRESTONSBURG — Paige Maynard of Lovely has been sworn in as Prestonsburg City Police’s first female officer in almost 10 years. This appointment was officially announced Thursday by the police department. Maynard, a former police telecommunicator for Martin County 911, took the oath of office a week prior. The police department revealed that Prestonsburg Mayor…
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New laws creating fees for electric and hybrid vehicles will take effect Jan. 1
FRANKFORT — Under the terms of two state laws that take effect on New Year’s Day, owners of electric vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in Kentucky will soon pay new fees for registering or charging up at public stations Passage of the legislation, which was House Bill 360 in the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly, was a…
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Kentucky State Police apprehend suspect in high-speed narcotics trafficking chase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CANNONSBURG — Kentucky State Police apprehended a suspect involved in narcotics trafficking following a high-speed chase in Boyd County. The arrest of Benjamin Layne, 44, was a joint operation by the KSP Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team and their canine unit. The incident unfolded Dec. 21 when troopers initiated a traffic…
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Major changes in 2024: Kentucky vehicle license plate stays with seller
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Beginning January 2024, there will be significant changes regarding vehicle license plates in Kentucky. Sellers will now retain their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership. Under the current system, when a vehicle with an unexpired registration is transferred, the standard issue plate and registration are also transferred to…
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Reports of trio smoking meth inside a truck leads to arrests at Family Dollar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Reports of a trio smoking meth inside a white truck at Family Dollar in Warfield led to their arrest on various drug-related charges Thursday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Dingess, West Virginia, residents Marlo Vance, 68, Douglas Sparks, 54, and Lisa Baisden, 58. Upon arrival at Family…
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Inez City Commission discusses the ABC ordinance
No Sunday alcohol sales in Inez BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in the City of Inez is off the table. The question did not make it as far as a call for a motion in a special meeting Dec. 12. When Commissioner Jennifer Wells mentioned it, Mayor…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 11 in Martin District Court: Glen Booth (arraignment) — Trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to less than 5 pounds, first offense: Public defender appointed, preliminary hearing 1/12/24 at 11 a.m. James Asher Bowen (review) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); prescription controlled substance not…
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Celebrating 60 years of marriage: Eugene and Thelma’s enduring love
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Eugene and Thelma Moore are set to celebrate a milestone Dec. 21 – their 60th wedding anniversary. At the ages of 86 and 78 respectively, they look back on a journey filled with love, dedication and shared memories. Their story began in 1963. Thelma, fresh out of…
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Inez couple arrested after officer finds child living in filth
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez couple were arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after law enforcement found the child standing in feces inside their home. Jonathan Sherman, 29, and Dovie Daniels, 23, were arrested Monday on Fitch Drive following a welfare check by Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, who was…
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