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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 1 in Martin District Court: Henry Butcher (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Credit time served, removed from docket. Henry Kyle Butcher (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/12/24 at 10 a.m.…
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Trick-or-Treat dates announced for Martin County, Kermit
With the spooky season soon upon us, officials have designated Oct. 31 for Trick-or-Treat in both Martin County and Kermit. The fun runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in both locations. Warfield Park will be the site of a Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Lori Workman, Brionna Shrum and Holly Hinkle…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3: Deeds Clyde Jason Hammond (first party) to Sheila Maynard (second party). Heirs of S.S. Spaulding, Mary Wallace (first party) to E-Zad Energy Corporation (second party). Tracy Dingess, LaDonna Dingess (first party) to…
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Swinging for Recovery celebrates community strength, resilience
BY CARMEL CLINE INEZ — The Martin County CARES (Community Action for Recovery Enhancement and Support) hosted the fourth annual Swinging for Recovery event Saturday at Frank Horn Ballfield. Individuals, families and organizations committed to promoting recovery from addiction and mental health challenges came together in a show of strength and resilience. The day was…
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Martin County grand jury indicts on strangulation, assault, drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Oct. 3 with charges ranging from multiple counts of strangulation and assault to drug possession and fleeing from the police. Here is the breakdown of what went down: Brett Waller, 60, of Lovely, is facing an indictment for strangulation in the…
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Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society hosts scholars for coal mining research collaboration
INEZ — On Sept. 24, the Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society welcomed Anna Fenyvesi from Hungary and Briane Turley and his wife Anne from West Virginia State University. Professor Turley has done extensive research on the effects of coal mining in rural areas of Kentucky and West Virginia. He has also examined the influence…
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Martin County court docket Sept. 23-24
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 23-24 in Martin District Court: Steve A. Adkins (arraignment) — Failure to notify the Department of Transportation of address change: Order. Amber Bowen (arraignment) — False report of an incident to law enforcement: Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, no contact with Skyler…
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Martin County civil suits Sept. 20-26
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Sept. 20-26: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kayla Bowen. Bank of Mingo Inc. vs. William A. Chapman et al.
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Martin County property transfers Sept. 19-24
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Sept. 19-24: Jobie Tyler Stacy and Norvin Crum (first party) to Kyle Anthony Woods and Emily Brooke Woods (second party). Rick E. Slone, Deresa Slone, Brian Cumbo (first party) to Rick E. Slone, Deresa Slone (second party). James W. McGinnis…
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Deputies burn illegal pot plants
Martin County Sheriff’s deputies get ready to incinerate illegal marijuana plants found last week on vacant property within the county. Deputies Justin Bellamy (left) and Special Deputy Cecil Diamond (right) seized over a dozen flowering plants from an unknown grower. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith)