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Martin County Water still losing nearly half its water amid tight cash, rising bills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District lost 48.92% of the water it produced in March, an improvement from roughly 70% a year ago but still leaving nearly half the system’s water unaccounted for due to leaks and line breaks. Alliance Water Resources presented the figures during the April 28…
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Martin County Public Library runs deficit, moves to fill vacancies
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library is operating at a deficit with spending outpacing revenue through the first nine months of the fiscal year, according to financial statements presented in a library board meeting April 27. The library reported $535,854.09 in total revenue and $572,583.94 in expenditures through March…
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Warfield appoints Ward, welcomes community garden
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission accepted the resignation of a commissioner, appointed Jeff Ward to fill the vacant seat and approved plans for a new community garden during its meeting Thursday. Commissioners also heard from a county tourism official about plans for a Warfield Liberty Celebration. Ward was appointed…
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French bulldog’s sudden paralysis highlights tick danger in the Tug Valley
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DINGESS, W.Va. — As warmer weather settles across the Tug Valley region, veterinarians are warning pet owners about a sharp rise in cases of tick paralysis. This potentially fatal neurological condition can leave dogs unable to walk within days. The concern became personal for the Walker family of Dingess, West…
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Warfield to raise new flag Saturday
The City of Warfield invites the public to a flag-raising ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will assist with raising the new flag and will take custody of the existing flag for proper disposal. The new flag was donated by James Ayers and First State Bank.
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 28 in Martin District Court: Dakota Joe Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 19 mph over the limit; 2. Failure to wear a seat belt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Six-month diversion and court costs, $143.00, show cause 10/13/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Dismissed…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from April 24 to April 29. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through April 29. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Amanda Stepp. Merrick Bank vs. Diana McCoy. Midland…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s officer released several criminal complaints and arrest reports, while jail booking information was obtained from the Southwestern Regional Jail. Matthew Doyle Slone, 54, was booked May 4 in Mingo County on a bond violation. Chantel Marie Steele, 21, was booked May 3 on…
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Invasive species project planned on WMAs in Martin and Pike counties
State wildlife officials will temporarily close portions of three wildlife management areas in Martin and Pike counties this month to carry out a large-scale habitat improvement effort targeting invasive plant species. The closures will occur during a two-day window, either May 4-8 or May 11-15, depending on weather conditions, according to the Kentucky Department of…
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Primary voting begins next week; public machine test Sunday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters are entering the final stretch before the May 19 primary, with a crowded Republican local ballot, a public voting machine test set for Sunday and absentee and early voting windows opening next week. The Martin County Board of Elections will hold a public testing and…
