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Trustee proposes library relocate to former building in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library Taxing District is facing financial difficulties prompting one board trustee to suggest relocating the library back to its former building on Main Street. During a special meeting June 26 the library board approved a budget of $899,250 for the fiscal year 2025. The…
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Kentucky PSC cracks down on Martin County Water District with major data demand
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) continues its persistent monitoring of the Martin County Water District (MCWD). The commission has issued a formal data request requiring the utility to provide a comprehensive set of documents and responses under oath. This directive, outlined in a June 18 PSC filing…
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Tomahawk man formally charged with drug possession
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tomahawk man has been formally charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued the information June 28 against 33-year-old Jonathan Perry based on evidence presented by the Commonwealth Attorney. Court documents state that Perry had methamphetamine in his possession during…
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Martin County Civil Suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze’s office reported the following civil suits filed June 21-27 in her office: Luster Jude vs. Doris Jude. Steve Goble vs. Joyce Horn. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Elizabeth Adkins. Zachary Austin Maynard v. Marlina Bowen. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Mary Goble. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. James Sartin.…
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Martin County Deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office June 20-26: Estate of Gladys Harmon, Kathy Stepp, Gladys Harmon Estate (first party) to Kathy Stepp (second party). Estate of Gladys Harmon, Kathy Stepp, Gladys Harmon Estate (first party) to Kathy Stepp (second party). Mary Patrick, John Randall Patrick (first…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 25 in Martin District Court: Bryan Moore (preliminary hearing) — Operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license; fleeing or evading police, first degree; reckless driving: Bound over to the grand jury. Lonnie Mitchell Pauley (preliminary hearing) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm;…
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Martin County Public Health board ends meeting abruptly, leaves agenda unfinished
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Health District board’s quarterly meeting on June 18 ended after 8 minutes and 45 seconds, leaving agenda items unfinished. Board member Ed Daniels left the meeting early to attend an Inez City special meeting, resulting in the lack of a quorum. Before Daniels departed,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jeffery Looney, 31, of Louisa, was arrested Tuesday on Trace Fork Road in Tomahawk for alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police, escape, and terroristic threatening. According to Deputy Justin Bellamy, deputies were dispatched to Trace Ridge Road…
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GED graduation ceremony unites Martin and Lawrence counties
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a momentous gathering, adult education programs from Martin and Lawrence counties joined forces to celebrate the GED graduating class of 2024. The event, hosted June 19 at the Collier Center in Inez, marked the achievements of 44 graduates. The two counties worked together as a community to…
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Martin County honors lifelong residents and business owners Danny and Doris Mooney
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a heartfelt ceremony preceding the fiscal court meeting Thursday, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Martin County Magistrates honored Danny and Doris Mooney, lifelong residents and business owners of Inez. Lafferty began by recounting the couple’s journey, noting that they met over 64 years ago in high school…
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