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Stabbing reported at USP Big Sandy
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Emergency medical personnel responded Sunday morning to the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy following a report of a stabbing. A caller to Martin County 911 at approximately 9:04 a.m. reported that a male of unknown age had sustained multiple stab wounds. Patriot EMS responded to the facility on…
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Pike County grand jury indicts 12
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned 12 true bills Feb. 25. Charges ranged from rape and sodomy to illegal drugs and burglary. Nicky Bartley, 44, of Pikeville, was indicted on charges of tampering with evidence third degree, possession of a controlled substance, DUI first, possession of marijuana, all-terrain…
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Magoffin County grand jury indicts three
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County grand jury returned indictments against three individuals Feb. 25. Charges include theft by deception and multiple drug-related offenses. Mary Collinsworth, 48, of Coon Creek in Salyersville, stands indicted on charges of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance – greater than or equal to 28 grams…
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Facing Hunger to establish hub in Mingo County
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Facing Hunger Foodbank will use $1.1 million in federal funding for a warehouse distribution center in Mingo County. U.S. Senator Jim Justice announced the Congressional Direct Spending award in February. The project centers on repurposing previously vacant property into a regional hub for sustainable food production and workforce development, where…
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Lenore Volunteer Fire Department welcomes newly certified firefighters
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — For nearly four decades, the Lenore Volunteer Fire Department has depended on ordinary people willing to do extraordinary work. That tradition continued this month as six volunteers completed Firefighter I certification, joining the ranks of those who have protected their community before them. Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey…
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Man charged with attempted murder; three others arrested after shooting
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NORTH MATEWAN, W.Va. — Deputies arrested four men late Friday night in connection with an attempted murder investigation on Rutherford Hollow near Matewan. Bruce Blankenship, 42, of Nolan Street, Williamson, faces charges of attempted murder, wanton endangerment, possession of a controlled substance, drug conspiracy, child neglect creating a risk of…
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Correctional officer, brother-in-law arrested after fight at regional jail
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A correctional officer at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center and his brother-in-law were arrested after a fight on jail property last week, according to court and jail records. The altercation occurred Feb. 20 when Joseph Harris, 39, of Calf Creek Road in Inez, arrived at the Paintsville…
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Pilgrim man arrested after allegedly setting motorcycle on fire
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — A Martin County man was taken into custody Saturday after authorities say he set a motorcycle on fire along U.S. 23 in Lawrence County. Adam A. Maynard, 41, of Pilgrim, faces charges of willfully setting, throwing or placing any device to set fire and possession of a controlled…
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Man behind bars after parole check uncovers sex offender registry violations
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man already on the state’s sex offender registry was taken into custody Feb. 19 after authorities said he violated both registry requirements and the terms of his supervised release. Jonathan Michael Aliff, 42, of West Fifth Avenue in Williamson, was arrested by West Virginia…
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In the fight against cancer, time is the deciding factor
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Every 30 seconds, someone in the United States hears the words no patient wants to hear: You have cancer. It remains the nation’s second leading cause of death, behind heart disease. Nearly 40.5% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, according to…
