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State approves second solar project in Martin County; only 47 locals hired for first project
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting has approved a second solar plant in Martin County, giving developer Savion LLC the go-ahead despite scrutiny over the company’s local hiring record. The board’s Nov. 27 decision allows for the construction of the Lynn Bark Energy Center,…
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Alarm call from Inez grocery leads to arrests of two Salyersville men
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An early morning alarm call from the Save A Lot on Route 645 in Inez resulted in the arrests of two Salyersville men Sunday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to the store alarm before 4 a.m. He discovered 18-year-old Raymond Eugene Keeton Jr. and 39-year-old Sonny Allen…
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Inez overcomes cold to celebrate Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cold temperatures did not stop hundreds of Christmas in the Mountains revelers from convening in downtown Inez for the weeklong celebration from Dec. 1 to 7. Students from area schools braved the cold to enjoy exclusive carnival privileges throughout the week. “A Walk to Bethlehem,” an outdoor theatrical…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John H. Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Raymond Eugene Keeton Jr., 18, and Sonny A. Keeton, 39, both of Salyersville, were arrested Sunday at Save a Lot on Route 645 in Inez. Both men were charged with menacing and criminal trespass. Raymond Keeton also faces an additional charge of…
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 2-5
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Dec. 5 in Martin Circuit Court: Steve A. Marcum (motion to revoke probation) — Bench warrant to remain active. Paul Brewer (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded guilty, sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m., one and one-half years, concurrent to Martin…
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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 2-5
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 2-5: Deeds Misty Fletcher (party 1) to Alan Brown, Terri Brown (party 2). William Bradley Pack, Rana Pack (party 1) to Marshall Fannin, Diana Fannin, Rana Pack (party 2). Carla Fitzpatrick (party 1) to SJ Newsome (party…
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Martin County civil suits through Dec. 5
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office through Dec. 5: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Johnny Golden.
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Wheeler to chair Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee
FRANKFORT — Senate Majority Leadership announced Monday that Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, will serve as the new chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee. The committee’s jurisdiction encompasses a broad range of issues, including commerce, industry, workforce development, tourism, economic planning, labor laws, and the promotion of state parks, historic sites and…
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Martin County grand jury delivers five indictments
Meth, missed court dates, and an ATV chase fuel charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered a quintet of indictments Thursday. From an alleged ATV chase to alleged meth-filled pockets and broken court dates, here is the rundown: Jerry Thomas Spence, 47, of Kermit, West Virginia: Spence is…
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Burglary bust on Happy Hollow: Neighbor caught fleeing scene
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Friday morning took a turn for the bizarre on Happy Hollow when an alleged burglar proved to be a neighbor who lives just a stone’s throw away. Ernest P. Jarvis, 50, of Inez, did not slip in and out of his neighbor’s home unnoticed. Instead, he bolted right…
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