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Burned remains found in Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — The Williamson detachment of the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) has launched an investigation after discovering charred human remains near Delbarton. According to Sgt. Dale Hensley, the remains were found Thursday in the remote area of Riffe Branch, off U.S. 119, where people dump trash. The state medical examiner…
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Passion for dance ignites in Inez: The Inez Dance Academy inspires young talent
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The art of dance has found a new home in Inez, thanks to the dedication and passion of Abbie Crowe Fitch, founder of The Inez Dance Academy. Fitch, a seasoned dancer and instructor, established the academy last fall to foster young talent and provide a nurturing environment for…
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Clerk explains new taxation on campers
Campers defined and taxed as ‘motor vehicles’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky has expanded its statutory definition of “motor vehicle” to include recreational vehicles, even nonmotorized ones, in a significant shift in tax liability. In an interview last week, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles explained what this change means to residents. “As…
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Residents can apply for utility bill payment assistance starting July 25
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) announced that residents in need could apply for help with their electricity, water and sewer bill payments starting July 25. The organization will accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Summer Subsidy Programs…
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Martin County BOE rejects proposal to cash Tuthill scholarship stock for bond investment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education has turned down a proposal to cash the Tuthill scholarship stock to invest in a long-term bond. District treasurer Ernest Hale introduced the proposal during a board meeting Monday. Hale suggested cashing the Tuthill scholarship stock, a donation to the district, to…
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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: Andrea Hammond vs. Shawn McGinnis. Whitley Stacy vs. Andy H. Stacy. Jacqueline Lynn Maynard vs. John Maynard Jr. Gregory Howard vs. Trudie A. Harless. Sandy Kay Sheppard vs. Dwayne Carnell Sheppard. Dwayne David Pack vs. Marlina Marie…
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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases July 3 in Martin District Court: Shelby Marie Baker (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 8/15/23 at 9 a.m. Jonathan Luther Ball (arraignment) — Rear license not illuminated; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear.…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Selwyn Glenn Brewer, 55, of Beauty, was arrested Monday for driving on a DUI-suspended license, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, and resisting arrest. Sheriff Kirk reported Brewer had a small plastic bag in his right shorts pocket that contained…
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Strangulation, assault, theft, drugs highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Strangulation, assault, theft and drug offenses highlight the numerous indictments handed down July 6 by a Martin County grand jury. Robert Williamson, 64, of Tomahawk, was indicted for second-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (minor injury). The indictment alleges that on two separate occasions — April 7, 2023 and Aug.…
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Former Eastern Kentucky correctional supervisor indicted for covering up assault of restrained inmate
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — A former sergeant at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty was indicted by a federal jury in Lexington for three counts of obstruction based on his alleged efforts to cover up the assault of a restrained inmate by multiple officers he supervised. The Justice Department announced the indictment…
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