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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Denali Capital LLC vs. Leann McCoy. Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Wanda Colegrove. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Johnny Golden.
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Community on both sides of Tug mourns 19-year-old lost in tragic crash
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — A tragic car accident early Tuesday claimed the life of 19-year-old Kennadi Dawn Mollett of Jennies Creek, leaving the community on both sides of the Tug River devastated. Mollett, a freshman at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and a 2024 graduate of Martin County High School,…
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Vandals rip up field at Pigeon Roost Park
Resident calls for justice BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — The quiet of Pigeon Roost was shattered over the weekend. On Monday residents discovered the community park’s field ripped apart, the grass and dirt shredded by reckless drivers performing “donuts.” The destruction left locals frustrated and calling for accountability. “This is what we’ve got…
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Rocket Docket: Three charged in drug cases
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook formally charged three individuals under the Rocket Docket program Thursday. Authorities accuse Anthony Muncy, aka “Two Gun Tony,” 60, of Lovely, of possessing methamphetamine and various schedule I, II or III controlled substances, namely Alprazolam, during a traffic stop Oct. 22. They…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Martin County football
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s football team is Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The team wrapped up their season 9-3 as the 2A Region 7 runner-up Friday. The squad won nine games for the first time since becoming Martin County High School. They won the Harvest Fest,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Dylan Johnson, 27, of Bevinsville, was arrested Thursday on a bench warrant. John D. Perry, 74, of Lakeline, Ohio, was arrested Thursday on a bench warrant. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. Lacy Scott, 57, of Lovely, was arrested Nov. 20 for possession of…
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Thanksgiving of gratitude for 49 years of service to Martin County
Thanksgiving reminds us of all we hold dear: our families, our friends, our communities, and the traditions that unite us. Here at the Mountain Citizen, this particular time of year carries an even deeper significance. It is a time to reflect and express gratitude to our readers and supporters for allowing us the privilege of…
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Martin County deeds and marriages Nov. 14-19
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Nov. 14-19: Deeds Kayla Horn Jude, Thad Eric Jude, Janee Presley, James Arthur Horn (party 1) to Kayla Horn Jude, Janee Presley, Charlene Horn (party 2). John Sherman Muncy, Sheri Dawn Muncy Goble, Sheldon Clark Muncy (party 1)…
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Inez hunter bags potential state record whitetail buck
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Wesley Young from Inez may have written his name in the record books by harvesting what could be the new state record for a typical whitetail deer. The impressive 13-point buck he brought down in the steep hollers of Martin County boasts a gross score of 214 inches.…