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Martin County deeds and marriages week
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Walter Jackson Jr., Tanya Jackson (party 1) to Justin Jackson, Alice Jackson (party 2). Carol Earnest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Carol Ernest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Jackie
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Court Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Ashley N. Miller. KY Foster Sys Acct vs. Courtney M. Mills. Roda M. Maynard vs. Adam Maynard. William L. Fletcher Jr. vs. Kendra Dawn Fletcher. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Marsha Cain. Eagle
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SBA sets up in Inez to help flood victims
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Small Business Administration (SBA) is in town to inform flood-impacted individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits about the resources available to them. “We want to make sure that you all are aware of the resources that we have available to anyone who has been impacted and has damage
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Matt Brown named CEO of ARCHway Institute
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PUNTA GORDA, Fla. / LOUISA, Ky. — The ARCHway Institute (AI), a nonprofit focused on addiction recovery and behavioral health, has appointed Matt Brown as its new chief executive officer. Brown, a Louisa resident in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, is nationally recognized in the recovery services field. He brings both
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Deputy-involved shooting leaves one dead
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LENORE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Williamson detachment is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lenore in Mingo County. The incident happened Friday evening in the Laurel Creek Road area. WVSP says deputies with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired.
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EXCLUSIVE: Hooded intruder sparks widespread alarm in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A chilling disturbance along Meathouse Road in Pilgrim rattled the community before dawn Saturday morning. At around 4:30 a.m. an individual wearing a hood and wielding a 36-inch long “club” staggered up the steps and onto the porch of a 75-year-old resident’s home. The intruder was mumbling incoherently
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Tomahawk man arrested after suspected crystal meth found in camper at trailer park
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A 44-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested after authorities discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine and multiple bags of marijuana inside a camper at Fields Trailer Court. Paul Mullins faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. “I
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Fire leads to arrest of Inez woman on child endangerment charge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Authorities arrested a 25-year-old Inez woman Thursday morning following a fire at a Martin County apartment building, charging her with child endangerment and drug offenses. Deputies charged Deanna Wiley with endangering the welfare of a minor, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation for felony
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Kentucky man charged in case involving minor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT ASHLAND — The Kentucky State Police arrested a Boyd County coach March 19 following a yearslong investigation into alleged child pornography, authorities said. Harlee Estepp, 28, of Grayson, faces charges in connection with incidents that investigators say occurred before his current employment as a track coach and assistant football coach at Ashland Blazer
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BOE names new school as Martin County Elementary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A new chapter in Martin County’s educational history is on the horizon as Inez and Warfield elementary schools will consolidate into a single institution known as Martin County Elementary School. At last week’s Martin County Board of Education meeting, the members unanimously approved the name of the new
