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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 8 and April 9 in Martin District Court: Patrick L. Blackburn (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway; 5. Failure to produce insurance…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office March 29-April 11: JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Luster Jude. Eastern Kentucky Federal Credit Union vs. Joseph Workman. Bonita Kaye Keaton vs. Gary L. Keaton. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Julie Fitchpatrick. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Mitchell R. Crum.…
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Public Notice: Inez Power LLC comment period ends May 9
Agency Interest No. 40472 / Application No. APE20240001 The Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management, received a permit renewal application on March 21, 2024 from Inez Power LLC to extend the expiration date of Permit No. 080-00010 for Inez Power LLC in Martin County to July 6, 2029. The physical address of the…
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Three charged under Rocket Docket program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued charges against three individuals under the Rocket Docket program Thursday. Paul D. Brewer, 40, of Kermit, West Virginia, is accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession or use of drug paraphernalia. The Commonwealth’s Attorney alleges Brewer had methamphetamine,…
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State approves funds for bridge emergency in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has come through with emergency funding to replace two deteriorating bridges in Martin County following increased safety concerns from residents. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty announced the allocation of $88,540 for the Murray Road bridge over Coldwater Creek and $48,760 for a bridge on C&M Drive…
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Two more accused guitar thieves arrested
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrested two additional suspects linked to a recent burglary and theft of two valuable guitars from a residence in Lovely. The burglary, which took place March 21 on Buck Branch Road, drew attention due to the items stolen and the method of the…
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Solid waste board holds inaugural meeting in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solid Waste Board held its first-ever meeting April 3 at the government center in Inez, marking a step toward the county’s environmental management. The meeting was a blend of official procedures and heartfelt introductions, laying the groundwork for the board’s future activities. In a unanimous…
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Martin County designates April as ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in a ceremony Tuesday at the government center in Inez. Joined by Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps and representatives from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Lafferty stated child abuse is one of the…
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Martin County Water District violates drinking water standard
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Water District violated a drinking water standard in November. While some customers say they received a notice of the violation on the back of their water bills the following month, other customers reported not receiving a notice. MCWD board member Nina McCoy recently shared a copy of…