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Burglary investigation yields guns, stolen items
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — The Martin County Sheriff’s Department apprehended a man wanted for a burglary and a second man. Martin County 911 received a call Nov. 21 from a female who relayed that upon returning to her residence on North Wolf Creek, she interrupted a burglary in progress. Deputy Chris Sesco…
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Lost in the mix of ‘unwinding’ Medicaid to its normal procedures: The state can cut off your health care over a technical error
BY RACHANA PRADHAN KFF HEALTH NEWS The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room. The resident of Martin, Ky., in Floyd County, was diagnosed with severe anemia and given a blood transfusion after her hemoglobin levels had plummeted. Likens, 48 at the time,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonathan Mollett, 35, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Old Route 3 in Inez for theft by unlawful taking or disposition $1,000-10,000 and first-degree criminal mischief. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. James Moore, 53, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a…
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Christmas in the Mountains opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains opened Sunday with A Merry Little Christmas Party and the crowning of retired Martin County educators Estella Horn as Ms. Christmas in the Mountains and Darrell Clark as Mr. Christmas in the Mountains. With Inez looking like a dazzling winter wonderland of lights and…
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Martin County Court Docket for Nov. 20 and Nov. 21
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 in Martin District Court: Karlee Dawn Denice Baisden (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 20 mph over limit amended to 10 mph over; 2. Failure to produce insurance card; 3. Failure to notify Department of Transportation of address change: 1. Diversion, DCPT…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Sklyes reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Terry Spence, Evelyn Spence (first party) to Joshua Marcum, Anika Marcum (second party). Carroll K. Runyon (first party) to Preston Lee Blankenship (second party). Larry Ray Young (first party) to Colwater Road LLC (second party). David Gary…
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Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that…
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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10…
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Christian Help establishes roots in Martin County
Hospitality house can lodge large volunteer groups BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Christian Help is the new owner of a hospitality house in Warfield and will provide lodging to volunteer groups that travel to the Tug Valley area. Rebecca Hooker, executive director of the nonprofit that was established 30 years ago to serve…
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