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Tim Robinson pleads not guilty to federal fraud, money laundering charges
BY LAUREL SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) founder Timmy G. Robinson Jr. pleaded not guilty June 17 to federal wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from a June 4 indictment alleging he orchestrated a scheme involving millions of dollars in Employee Retention Credit funds. Robinson, of Louisa, entered the…
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Tragic news: 20-year-old Martin County woman killed in U.S. 23 crash
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOWMANSVILLE — A 20-year-old Martin County woman lost her life Thursday morning in a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer on U.S. 23 near Lowmansville, while her boyfriend was hospitalized with serious injuries. The collision occurred around 7:15 a.m., shutting down both lanes of U.S. 23 for several hours as emergency…
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A salute to fathers
Father’s Day gives us a chance to pause and recognize the men who helped raise us, guide us and prepare us for life. Most fathers never ask for recognition. They do what needs to be done because that is what fathers do. They go to work, pay the bills, mow the grass, fix what is…
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Martin County eyes $7.3M earmark for downtown Inez revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials are moving forward with plans to redevelop a block of downtown Inez as they await a decision on a proposed $7.3 million federal earmark that could fund infrastructure upgrades, a park and a new building on property acquired by the Fiscal Court in 2024. Martin…
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Bee-killing yellow-legged hornet could threaten Eastern Kentucky, state apiarist says
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A predatory hornet that has wiped out honey bee colonies across Europe, slashed honey production and spread through parts of the southeastern United States could soon be headed toward Kentucky — and Eastern Kentucky may be among the first places to feel its impact. That was the warning…
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Solar developer seeks approval for electricity transmission line in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Developers of the Lynn Bark Energy Center have filed an application seeking state approval for a transmission line that would connect a 200-megawatt merchant solar farm in Martin County to the regional electric grid. Lynn Bark Energy Center LLC, a project developed by Savion, is seeking a certificate…
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Warfield author publishes Appalachian horror stories
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The stories were never meant for books. They were told on front porches after dark, around campfires in the mountains and in living rooms where children listened wide-eyed as older relatives spoke of strange creatures, unexplained sounds and things that lurked beyond the edge of the light. For…
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Creative hands at Martin County Health Care Facility
Residents at Martin County Health Care Facility put their creativity on display this week, painting decorative vases and arranging colorful flowers during arts and crafts activities. The hands-on project allowed participants to express themselves artistically while enjoying fellowship and fun.
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A handsome dreamer, but a bit of a rascal
BY VICKI LOVERN My parents divorced when I was 5, so I barely remember my dad living with us. One of my earliest memories is being in my crib while my mom hid a birthday gift for my dad in a dresser drawer. “Now don’t tell Daddy,” she firmly told me. I also remember that…
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Conservation district encourages farmers to seek state cost share funding
INEZ — Local farmers have until Oct. 31 to apply for a state cost share program that helps pay for conservation projects designed to improve water quality and reduce soil erosion. The Martin County Conservation District announced this week that it is accepting requests for funding through the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost…
