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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jordan D. Stamper, 30, of Selina, Ohio, was arrested Monday in Inez on four bench warrants and an indictment warrant. Deputy Keith Meadows made the arrest. Christopher Jordan Mollette, 35, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Tomahawk on a bench warrant. Deputy J.C.…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds, marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze announced the following civil suits filed in her office: TD Bank USA vs. Robert Hall. Chelsea Griffith vs. Cory Crum. Amanda Lynn McClanahan vs. David Joshua Brown. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Richard Crum…
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Martin County Court Docket
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases June 15 in Martin Circuit Court: Benjamin Blackburn (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $10,000 or more: Not guilty plea, pretrial 7/20/23 at 11 a.m. Ray Carter Jr. (arraignment) — Flagrant non-support: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 7/20/23 at 11 a.m. Jamie McNeely (arraignment) —…
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Dr. Lon Lafferty: A true country doctor serving his community with compassion
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the heart of Martin County, there is a physician who has touched countless lives throughout his long-standing career – Dr. Lon Lafferty. Driven by his faith, family values and an insatiable love for his community, Dr. Lafferty’s journey in medicine is nothing short of inspiring. His devotion…
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Lowmansville man indicted on firearms, marijuana charges in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Matthew R. Gooslin, a 41-year-old resident of Lowmansville, is facing multiple charges, including one felony and three misdemeanors, following his indictment in Martin County. The indictment, issued June 9, accuses Gooslin of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, and giving false identifying…
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Angels claim Cal Ripken softball championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Angels claimed the Martin County Cal Ripken League softball championship by defeating the T-Birds 11-1. The Angels, coached by Zach Callaham and Kyle Runyon, defeated Coach Tivis Hinkle’s T-Birds twice, the first time by a 14-3 score. They also defeated the Vipers 15-4 in the double-elimination tournament.…
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All-Stars enter tournament play Thursday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County All-Stars Cal Ripken baseball teams will kick off All-Stars tournament play Thursday and Friday. The 8U baseball games will be at Ramey Park in Magoffin County, while 10U and 12U games will be at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg. Coaches from each division selected All-Stars for the District 3…
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Inez man celebrates 90th birthday with party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man known throughout his community celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend. Inez resident Lee Sumpter turned 90 on Sunday. To mark the special occasion, his family and neighbors got together for a birthday celebration. More than two dozen showed up to wish a happy birthday to Sumpter and…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…