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A chase, a brick wall, a trip to jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A routine morning in Warfield took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a Lovely man, known for his habit of running from law enforcement, was arrested after a bizarre incident at the Dempsey Apartment Complex. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk found Joseph Christopher Jude, 43, passed out in a
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JAG KY expands to adults aged 18-24: New program launches in E. Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Marcie Hanson has dedicated 30 years to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) in Martin County. As the Kiwanis Club guest speaker Thursday, she introduced a new JAG KY program to help young adults ages 18 to 24. The Kiwanis Club meeting took place at Giovanni’s in Inez. “Our
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Woman arrested for electricity theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman was arrested Thursday after authorities say she illegally reconnected her home to the power grid. Mary Ayers, 46, of Lovely, was on Bluejay Lane on charges of theft of services and resisting arrest, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said. According to the sheriff, Ayers had illegally
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State halts funding to three county boards for violating ‘transparency’ laws
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — State officials suspended public funding for three Martin County agencies for violating a state law meant to ensure financial transparency. Funding will be withheld from the Martin County Tourism Commission, Martin County Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport Authority due to their failure to submit required financial
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jordan Maynard, 27, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Justin E. Marcum, 37, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant for court. Joseph Christopher Jude, 43, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday
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Justice delivered for Scott County Deputy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GEORGETOWN — A man charged with the 2023 murder of Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Jan. 29. Deputy Conley, 35, was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in
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Martin County civil suits Jan. 24-30
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following cases filed in her office from Jan. 24 to Jan. 30: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Elizabeth M. Thompson. Wesley Keaton Taylor vs. Hannah Kathryn Stephens. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Norman Johnson. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jason Jude.
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Martin County deeds
Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29: Geraldine Hardin, Sheldon Hardin (party 1) to Dena Hardin James, Charles Hardin (party 2). Sheldon Hardin, Geraldine Hardin (party 1) to Charles Hardin, Dena Hardin James (party 2). Brandon E. Preece, Kasssandra Johnson Preece (party 1)
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Kentucky issues first two medical cannabis cards; state has approved more than 2,000 of them
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky has approved more than 2,000 medical marijuana cards to patients with qualifying conditions and Gov. Andy Beshear issued the first two of them at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30. “We’ll continue to approve cards on a rolling basis moving forward,” Beshear said. “At this time, we’re very
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One dead in Pikeville house fire
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — A structure fire in Pikeville on the night of Jan. 29 left one person dead, according to the Kentucky State Police. Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Caney Drive at approximately 10:10 p.m. after receiving a 911 call, authorities said. Upon entering the residence, first responders discovered a deceased
