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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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Kentucky State Police identifies victim in 45-year-old cold case
LONDON — Kentucky State Police Post 11 London has positively identified remains found nearly 45 years ago with the help of advanced fingerprint identification technology. KSP Detective James Royal of Post 11, with the help of the Kentucky State Police and FBI Laboratories, utilized the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) fingerprint database to…
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Home heating assistance available through Dec. 15
INEZ — Households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy on a first-come, first-served basis through Dec. 15 at their local Big Sandy Area Community Action Program office. LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit ranging from $34 to $274, depending on housing category, fuel type used for…
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Broadband expansion to transform connectivity in Martin, other counties
Lafferty says it is a ‘start’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LONDON — A $30.7 million project will expand broadband access to Martin County and 15 other counties in southern and eastern Kentucky. Officials gathered Monday in London to announce the project, saying it will bring better, more affordable and reliable broadband access to 33,000…
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Inez prepares for alcohol sales following wet city vote
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez is preparing for a significant change following the voters’ decision to allow alcohol sales, as determined by the Nov. 7 General Election. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that a special city meeting will be held Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. featuring a legal expert from the Kentucky League…
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Kermit to debut live Nativity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit will add a unique, first-ever feature at this year’s Christmas in the Park celebration: a live Nativity scene complete with a camel, donkey, sheep and a baby. Kermit Councilwoman Tammy Preece Hodge announced the event, scheduled for Dec. 1 at Kermit Park. “When I say ‘live,’ I mean a…
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