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School board soliciting bids
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education announced in a special meeting Oct. 11 that it is soliciting construction bids on two projects – a vestibule at the middle school and solar installation at the high school. Superintendent Larry James told BOE members about the district’s plan to construct a…
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One-stop website on respiratory viruses launches in Kentucky
State joins CDC and other states in consolidated approach FRANKFORT (Oct. 12, 2023) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health has launched a new respiratory virus website, CoverYourCough.ky.gov, a one-stop spot for finding information on COVID-19, influenza and RSV. According to KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack, today’s move follows the approach the Centers for Disease…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Glenn Stepp, 44, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Old Route 3/Fitch Branch in Inez for careless driving and driving DUI-suspended. Sheriff Kirk saw Stepp pass a truck in a blind curve in oncoming traffic. Deputy Kidd reported that Stepp was driving on…
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Martin County Civil Suits and Deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gladys Adams aka Gladys Stacy. Cavalry SPV I LLC As Assignee of Citibank vs. Shawna Rust. Marie Stacy Morrison vs. Paul Ruben Morrison. Kelli Jo Blair vs. Jared Blair. JG Wentworth Originations vs.…
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Floyd County company agrees to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing for respiratory devices
LEXINGTON — Oxygen Plus Inc., a provider of durable medical equipment based in Floyd County, has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently billing Medicare and Medicaid for respiratory devices that patients did not need or use, in contravention of those programs’ requirements. According to an…
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Late bonus pushes Messer to Bassmaster Open victory at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes [Sunday] completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and…
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Martin County man wanted for human trafficking, organized crime
A Martin County man reported missing in early September is wanted by law enforcement for human trafficking, organized crime and child porn charges. Dustin E. Newsome, 34, of Debord, faces five charges of failure to report victims of human trafficking, a class B felony charge of engaging in organized crime, possession of child pornography and…
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BUSTED: Police seize $21,000 cash and 100 grams of drugs
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NORTH MATEWAN, W.Va. — A joint operation between the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. 119 Drug Task Force netted over $21,000 cash and 100 grams combined of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl. The agencies seized the items while executing a search warrant Wednesday at a residence in North Matewan.…
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Kermit approves tavern license for Gametime Grill despite mayor’s objections
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — In a contentious meeting Monday night, the Kermit Council green-lighted a tavern license for Gametime Grill, contrary to Mayor Charles Sparks’ stance on the issue. Mayor Sparks voiced his opposition before the vote, stating, “The mayor says ‘no.’” While councilpersons Wilburn Hawky Preece and Peggy Moore chose to…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Department reported the following arrests: Floyd Howell, 50, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on E. Main Street in Inez for possession of a controlled substance, prescription not in proper container, no insurance and no registration. Sheriff Kirk stopped Howell’s vehicle for crossing the center line. According to the…
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