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Warfield IGA is a community-centered establishment
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The supermarket in Warfield, which has undergone various changes in name and ownership, has remained a steadfast institution for the past seven decades. Known today as Warfield IGA, this locally-owned grocery store has been providing the community with a wide selection of fresh, high-quality foods at affordable prices.
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Accused drunken driver charged with endangering child
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — An accused drunken driver faces charges after her vehicle became stuck June 7 in Debord with a child inside. Martin County Deputy Sheriff David Adams responded to a 911 call around 9 p.m. about a possibly intoxicated female “with slurred speech.” The deputy arrived at Blackberry Road to
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KBC blood drive coming to Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky Blood Center is calling on donors in Martin County to save the summer by donating blood. KBC will conduct a bloodmobile June 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Marion Hale Lodge in Inez. All donors at this KBC drive will receive a limited-edition “Give Back, Give Blood” T-shirt (while
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Harvest Festival announces stellar lineup of bands
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The much-anticipated Martin County Harvest Festival is set to take place Sept. 15 and 16 in Inez, promising a weekend of incredible music and entertainment. The festival, organized by the Kiwanis Club, recently unveiled its headlining acts, which include three top bands: The Lonesome Goats, Laid Back Country
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Drug court is not a ‘get-out-of-jail’ card
From the program’s humble beginnings in Martin County with just three participants in a pilot program back in 2003, drug court has evolved, dispelling the misconception that it is a “get-out-of-jail” card. Instead, it has become a transformative force that offers individuals an opportunity to reclaim their lives. Drug court graduation day in Inez symbolizes
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 30 in Martin District Court: Jennifer Miller (pretrial) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Waiver. Release from custody today. Jonathan Mollett (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); convicted felon in possession of a firearm; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of
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Martin County Records
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Citibank vs. Janna Newsome. Cash Express LLC vs. Tyler Mills. Billy D. Greer vs. April Hickman. Charles Mollette vs. Cassandra L. Mollette. Trenton Eric Yank vs. Hannah Grace McClain. INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following
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Police find trove of illegal drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez resident found himself in police custody Thursday after a traffic stop escalated into multiple drug trafficking charges. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk stopped Haskell Mills, 42, for failing to use a turn signal on Route 645 in Inez. During the traffic stop, sheriff’s deputies deployed a
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Man charged with imprisoning girlfriend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Authorities with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for imprisoning a woman against her will. On May 31, Sheriff John Kirk sent Chief Deputy Chris Kidd to the residence of 36-year-old Justin Marcum on Fitch Branch Road in Inez to do a welfare check. The deputy discovered
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Toyota to purchase electricity from massive Martin County solar project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — Toyota announced May 24 that it has agreed to offtake 100 megawatts of the electricity generated as part of renewable energy company Savion’s Martin County Solar Project through a virtual power purchase agreement. A collaboration between Edelen Renewables and Savion, the project is converting the former
