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EDA awards demo project to contractor not licensed for asbestos abatement
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority voted Oct. 8 to award a commercial building demolition project to a contractor who lacks asbestos certification, prompting concerns about compliance with state and federal law. The project involves tearing down the building at 21 East Main Street in Inez. The EDA
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Austin Crum, 30, of Lovely, was arrested Friday on LC Jude Road in Lovely on three bench warrants. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrants around 9:52 p.m. Jeffery Pinson, 32, of Inez, was arrested Friday near Evans Hardware in Inez for possession of
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West Virginia man charged with drug offenses in Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Dingess, West Virginia, man with multiple drug offenses stemming from his arrest last month in Warfield. Sherman J. Vance III, 36, faces three felony and three misdemeanor charges: public intoxication controlled substances (excluding alcohol), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,
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Debord man charged after assault, threats
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Debord man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening law enforcement on East Main Street. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Millard Newsome was arrested Oct. 8 and charged with first-degree disorderly conduct, second-degree assault and third-degree terroristic threatening.
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office through Oct. 9: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Nicholas Mills. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Nila Penix. Velocity Investments LLC Assignee vs. Robert Allen. Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Natasha Maynard. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Tonya Waller. Synchrony Bank
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Children’s books celebrate Martin Himler and legacy of Himlerville
INEZ — Eastern Kentucky author and historian Joe Clark has released two beautifully illustrated children’s books that shine a light on one of Martin County’s most remarkable stories — the life of Martin Himler and the Hungarian immigrant community of Himlerville. The first book, “Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams,” tells the inspiring true
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
BY DOROTHY DILLON Each October, communities across the nation come together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, encouraging screenings, and supporting those affected by the disease. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, but early detection can make all the difference. Regular screenings, such as mammograms,
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Sharing smiles and Tic Tacs
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility shared smiles and sweet moments celebrating National Tic Tac Day. The day was filled with laughter, bright colors and plenty of fruity Tic Tacs as everyone joined in the fun.
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Kenneth Lee Hammonds Obituary
Kenneth Lee Hammonds 1968—2025 Kenneth Lee Hammonds, 56, passed away Oct. 9, 2025, at the CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Born Dec. 25, 1968, in Louisa, he was the son of the Late Ezekiel Hammond and Bertha (Maynard) Hammonds. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen
