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Deaths of two Kentucky workers demolishing coal-prep plant bring $31,500 fine for safety violations
BY LIAM NIEMEYER kentuckylantern.com On a cool evening in late October, David Peyton heard a pop then a warning scream to get out. Within seconds two men were trapped under 11 stories of steel and concrete. Peyton ran to where Alvin Nees and Billy Joe “Bo” Daniels were trapped in the collapsed Pontiki/Excel coal preparation…
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Martin County civil suits May 31-June 6
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 31-June 6: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jason Jarrell. Paul Chaffins vs. Michael Clay et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jerry Green. LVNV FundingLLC vs. Alex Bowen. LVNV Funding vs. Jarrett Moore. Dorthy Johnson vs. Steven Johnson. Daniel…
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24th Judicial District celebrates drug court graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 24th Judicial District Specialty Court congratulated and gifted eight drug court graduates May 28 in the courtroom in Inez. Judges, specialty court staff, family, friends and supporters were on hand for what Judge John T. Chafin says is his “most favorite” part of the job. “This distinguished…
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Martin County deeds and marriages for May 24-30
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office May 24-30: Deeds Nancy Ellen Perry, Deborah Lynn Osborne, Carol Ann Ward (first party) to Kristy Lynn Osborne (second party). Jason A. Blankenship, Gabrielle R. Blankenship (first party) to Gary Haney (second party). Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development…
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Martin County civil suits May 24-30
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 24-30: Leonard Allen Preston vs. Helen Marie Hanner. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Larry Moore et al. Brionna Hope Shrum vs. Justin Shrum. Discover Bank vs. Matthew Z. Washburn. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Robin Ballengee.
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 24-30: Leonard Allen Preston vs. Helen Marie Hanner. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Larry Moore et al. Brionna Hope Shrum vs. Justin Shrum. Discover Bank vs. Matthew Z. Washburn. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Robin Ballengee.
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 6 and May 7 in Martin District Court: Bradley S. Bryant (arraignment) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Bench warrant $500 cash. James T. Harmon (motion to set aside) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/30/24 at 9 a.m. Crystal…
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits: Citibank vs. Susan Sparks. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Ricky Preece. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Stephen Hogg, Matergy Inc. (first party) to The Appalachian Renewal Project LLC; Bay Point…
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Burglary, assault with deadly weapon lead grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered indictments Thursday against 11 individuals. Charges range from burglary and assault with a deadly weapon to drug trafficking. Dylan Johnson, 27, of Wayland, faces charges of first-degree burglary/complicity, second-degree assault and theft by unlawful taking (over $1,000). According to the indictment, Johnson,…