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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Joe Robinson, 45, of Tomahawk, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Route 40 in Inez on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), failure to produce an insurance card and an outstanding indictment warrant for
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Man charged with felony water theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord man under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program in connection with the theft of water services, a Class D felony. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office charged John Allen, 39, with theft of services valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Court records allege the
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 9 in Martin District Court: Eric Crum (arraignment) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense-drug unspecified; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Bench warrant $5,000 cash. Larry N. Goble (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no tail lamps; failure to or
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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a
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Martin County deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office through Dec. 15: Robert Ollie Cook Jr. and Carolyn Sue Cook to Amanda Daniel. Brenda Charlene Bowen and Jerry Bowen to Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways. Arlana Jude and Johnny Jude to Braxton Maynard and Grace Maynard. Arlana Jude and
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Cooking With Sandy
The sweet smell of chocolate filled the room as residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility teamed up with Cooking With Sandy to roll, dip and enjoy homemade buckeye candy. They turned a simple recipe into an afternoon of laughter, memories and hands-on fun.
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The Power of One: What a Coach, a Coal Miner and a Promise Taught Me
BY JOSHUA BALL A photograph has been circulating recently. A coal miner, still wearing the evidence of a long shift underground, stands hand in hand with his young daughter on a school gym floor. Coal dust marks his face. His boots display the wear and tear of a hard day’s work. And yet, there he
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One drug case, six missed court dates drive grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County grand jury’s December session told two different stories at once. One case centers on alleged drug-related charges, while six others are not new offenses, but failure to appear when the court required it. James Howell, 35, of Beauty, stands accused of first-degree possession of a
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‘Elf Jr.’ delivers holiday cheer and small-town magic at Martin County High
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School auditorium was brimming with Christmas spirit Thursday night as the district’s Drama Troupe opened “Elf Jr. the Musical.” The production earned audience smiles so bright that it was clear: “Smiling’s their favorite.” The musical, based on the New Line Cinema classic starring Will
