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Out-of-pocket costs for internet to rise in Martin County
BY TIM MAREMA DAILY YONDER Nearly a third of Martin County households may have to pay more for internet access by the end of April because a federal program that supports affordable broadband for lower-income families is running out of money. Over 1,100 of Martin County’s 3,800 households are currently receiving $30 a month from…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Feb. 6 in Martin District Court: Fredia Mae Cook (arraignment) — Speeding 22 mph over (school zone): Amended to 10 mph over, six-month diversion. Albert Joshua Deskins (jury trial) — Driving under influence, second: ADE classes, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation,…
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News Alert: Urgent water shut-off in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — In an urgent announcement at 7:27 p.m. the Martin County Water District informed residents of an imminent water shut-off across the entire county starting from 11 p.m. Saturday. The measure comes as a response to critically low water levels in the clearwell tanks at the water treatment facility.…
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Martin County secures brownfield grant to clean up Grassy school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JOB — Martin County will use a $125,000 brownfield grant to remediate the former Grassy School of asbestos and lead-based paint. The Cleaner Commonwealth Fund grant is one of two awards announced Friday by Gov. Andy Beshear. Martin and Shelby counties each received $125,000. Shelby County will remediate the former…
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Winter weather cripples Martin County: Schools and government offices close amid heavy snowfall
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — The first snowstorm of 2024 brought Martin County to a standstill, with heavy snow causing dangerous road conditions and widespread closures. The snow began falling Sunday, and by Tuesday, residents reported an accumulation of 6-8 inches. Schools, government offices, and several businesses have been closed since Monday.…
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Martin County court dockets (Jan. 2 and Jan. 4)
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 2 in Martin District Court: Rebecca Bennett (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Bench warrant $500 cash. Henry Butcher (pretrial conference) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Reset 2/27/24 at 9 a.m. Jessica Dallas (pretrial conference) — 1. Failure…
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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: Independent Capital Holdings LLC vs. Unknown Heirs of Clyde. Eagle Finance Company vs. Dwayne Puckett et al. CKS Prime Investments LLC vs. Bill Day Sr. Community Trust Bank vs. Melinda Fletcher. Tiffany Grace vs. Pamela Sue Bowen…
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Martin County grand jury issues indictments against nine people
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Charges range from possession of controlled substances and firearm offenses to trafficking, cable theft and endangerment. David Brown, 38, of Pilgrim, stands accused of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and persistent felony offender in…
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Tragic house fire claims lives of two young children
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A devastating house fire Friday morning on State Route 292 south of Turkey Creek in Inez resulted in the tragic loss of two young children, 1-year-old Jason Lee Mollette and 4-year-old Greyson Marcum. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd pronounced Jason deceased at 9:08 a.m. and Greyson at 9:30…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony draws crowd from seven states
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Thirty-three individuals and two teams were inducted into the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday at the Collier Center in Inez. The event drew a crowd of over 215 from seven different states, celebrating the athletic achievements deeply embedded in Martin County’s history. HOF…
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