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Over 300,000 Kentuckians charged for cannabis since 2002
Higher conviction rate in Appalachian region BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Despite a nationwide shift towards the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, Kentucky and only 17 other states remain outliers. A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) reveals that Kentucky’s approach to cannabis criminalization not only runs counter to…
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Kermit Fall Festival: Music, classic cars, attractions free of charge
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The 2023 Kermit Fall Festival is gearing up for a spectacular community event featuring music concerts, classic cars and carnival attractions – all free of charge – Oct. 6-7. The annual festival kicks off Oct. 6 with the Car Show & Cruise-In at 5:30 p.m. at the Kermit…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Brittany Nicole Bowen (arraignment) — No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first: Order. Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Set for review 9/26/23 at 10:30 a.m.…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Michelle McCullough. CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Kendra Davis. Capital One NA vs. Danna M. Rainwater Paradis. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Cory Crum. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Shaina Melton. Dempsey…
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Daytime closure scheduled for Emily Creek bridge repairs in Martin County
Sept. 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PILGRIM — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a daytime bridge closure along KY 3407 in Martin County for repairs. The bridge is located in the Emily Creek area at mile point 2.3 (.1 miles North of KY 1714) near the Pilgrim Post Office. Due to…
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Kentucky utility regulators move to protect Kentucky Power customers from footing bill for cryptomining company
EARTHJUSTICE The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a decision Friday that aims to help prevent Kentucky Power customers from footing the bill for discounted power rates granted for a 7 MW cryptomining facility in Pike County (Hatfield), known as the Rockhouse facility. The PSC approved a special contract for the facility with over $2.5 million…
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Martin County High School earns first ENERGY STAR certification; outperforms similar U.S. buildings on measure of energy efficiency
BY ROGER SMTIH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School is in the top 25% of buildings nationwide for energy performance. The school earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. ENERGY STAR-certified buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide based on…
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Read this sign: ‘Welcome to Martin County’ adorns former jailhouse in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes now greet visitors in vibrant detail at the site of the former jailhouse in Inez, thanks to a newly erected “Welcome to Martin County” sign. This recent addition, commissioned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA), adorns the side of…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Fred Daniels, 52, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with trafficking in controlled substance, first degree (over 2 grams methamphetamine), trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) and drug paraphernalia-buy/possession. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the…
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