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Sheriff’s office gets new ballistic vests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In law enforcement, no matter how well-trained, officers can sometimes find themselves in dangerous situations. With that in mind, Martin County Emergency Management Director Kayla May secured a grant to pay for 10 level III ballistic vests that the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received last week. The grant…
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Officer says road surface is ‘dangerous’ on Buck Creek Hill
“Every time it rains or there’s fog or anything, there’s going to be a wreck there and we’re just waiting to get the call.” –Chief Deputy Chris Kidd BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd wants to make residents aware of a dangerous situation on Buck Creek Hill that…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Justin Mollette, 33, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a warrant charging him with theft by unlawful taking over $10,000. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd reported Mollette had been implicated during an investigation into copper thefts in Maritn County. Kidd obtained the warrant based…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cash Express LLC vs. Darshaunna Staton. Cash Express LLC vs. Kelli Mullett. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Julie A. Jude. CKS Prime Investments LLC vs. Cassandra Jude. Jason Chafin vs. Sarah Chafin. Jefferson Capital System LLC vs.…
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Martin County outguns PCC
Cardinals finish 3-0 week BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County outgunned Perry County Central 106-83 in the first home game of the season Dec. 13 to set a school record for the most points scored in a single game. The Cardinals saw four players in double figures as they broke the previous school…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Laken Williams and Luke Hale
BY CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — This week’s Mountain Citizen Players of the Week are Laken Williams and Luke Hale. Martin County High School junior point guard (3) Laken Williams led the Lady Cardinals past Raceland 70-45, finishing with 25 points, five steals and four rebounds. She shot 61% from the field, going 10 of 18,…
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CMS turns back MCMS
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School Cardinals took on the Johnson Central Eagles Thursday at Martin County High School. This marked the third time these two teams faced off this season. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles in the two previous matchups, but this go-around saw the Eagles turn back the Cardinals…
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Brothers of the Wheel brings Christmas tradition to Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club Western West Virginia Chapter continued the Christmas tradition of bringing joy to Head Start children Thursday at the Collier Center. Santa was there to hand out toys to all the children. Chapter president Randy Marcum said the chapter based in Fort Gay…
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Keep that Christmas spirit
BY NINA MCCOY I would like to address the county about a very important and tough subject, but first I feel a need to express my deep appreciation for the people who worked so hard for the past few weeks (and months) to make our community shine. The recent Christmas celebrations in Warfield and Inez…