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Teen severely injured in ATV accident on Wolf Creek
Family requests for prayers BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Martin County High School senior suffered severe head trauma after falling backward from an ATV Saturday while riding on Wolf Creek. Although details surrounding the accident remain scarce, Martin County Constable Brad Preece confirmed he was dispatched to a residence at Maynard Flats…
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Alleged killer denied bond
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Circuit Judge Miki Thompson stood firm on her continued denial of bond for the alleged killer of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, through his attorney, Shawn Bayliss, had filed a petition for bond with conditions that would allow…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 28, of Inez, was arrested Friday on Main Street in Inez for failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, and no registration plates. Sesco made the arrest. Derrick Brewer, 39, of Kermit, was…
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Tomahawk man arrested in Johnson County on multiple drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Tomahawk man was arrested on drug-related charges early Friday morning in Paintsville. Deputy L. Owens of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kody Harless, 24, at a residence along State Route 172. The incident unfolded when law enforcement responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in…
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 16 in Martin Circuit Court: Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; endangering the welfare of a minor; possession of marijuana: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/21/23…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Melissa Delong. Bessie Morrison vs. Stacy Morrison. Earl R. Daniel vs. Tammy Daniel. Kyle Whitney Sammons vs. Una Renea Sammons. Deeds and marriages INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds…
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Pike County substitute teacher arrested for rape
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A full-time substitute teacher with the Pike County school district was arrested on a charge of third-degree rape. Hunter Plymale, 25, of Kimper, was taken into custody Nov. 13 by troopers at Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post 9 after an investigation into allegations he committed rape in June…
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Martin County mourns the loss of beloved high school principal Brian Charles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County School District is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Martin County High School Principal Brian Charles. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd pronounced Charles deceased Saturday at Charles’ home in Inez, saying his death was “likely due to a heart attack.” Charles, a seasoned…
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Beshear announces contracts for major transportation projects in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT —. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the awarding of contracts for two milestone projects in Eastern Kentucky. One is for the construction of an access road to a high-ground site in Perry County, where many families affected by the devastating flooding of 2022 can safely rebuild their homes and their lives. The other is for…
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