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Six indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed down indictments Thursday against six individuals in cases ranging from fentanyl trafficking to promoting prison contraband. John Pack, 39, of Kermit, West Virginia, is facing multiple drug trafficking charges, including importing fentanyl/carfentanil, trafficking in the first degree (fentanyl), trafficking in a controlled
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Martin County Water District sues Big Sandy ADD for $1M+ over failed water project
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Big Sandy Area Development District (BSADD). The water district is seeking more than $1 million in damages over what it describes as years of mismanagement on a long-delayed infrastructure project. The complaint, filed in Martin Circuit
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No phone zone: School board adopts policy prohibiting cellphones during instructional time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sweeping new state laws are changing the way students and teachers in Martin County communicate, use their phones, and engage with technology in the classroom. Senate Bill 181 and House Bill 208 — which target cellphone use and electronic communications in schools — took center stage Monday during
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Free swim day for youth this Saturday at Martin County Pool
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Youth in Martin County can enjoy a free swim day at the county pool this Saturday thanks to a generous donation from an Inez business. Ashwin Patel, manager of America’s Quick Mart, presented County Clerk Susie Skyles with a check made payable to the county Monday. The check will cover admission for
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ryan Sites, 46, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on Main Street in Inez on a warrant charging him with intimidating a participant in a legal process and violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd served the warrant after Sites turned himself
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BROWN WATER: Alliance points to minerals, heat, infrastructure delays
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alliance Water Resources says the brown water running from taps across Martin County is the result of mineral buildup inside aging pipes — a condition made worse, they say, by high summer temperatures and low water levels in the county’s reservoir. Despite the technical explanation, key questions remain
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Rocket Docket fast-tracks meth case against Warfield man
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Warfield man accused of a felony drug charge is being fast-tracked through the system under the Rocket Docket program. Martin Circuit Court Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued formal charges Monday against Donald Perkins, 40. Perkins faces one count of possession of a controlled substance in the first
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State wrestling champions recognized
BY JASON JEWELL FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County took the time out of their offseason training to recognize two of their state champion matmen Thursday: Spencer Workman and Parker Maynard. Workman won the heavyweight state championship this past wrestling season. Coming into the season he had big goals to finish. He was dedicated
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Board of Education honors retirees in tribute to years of service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education marked a milestone Monday evening, honoring a group of dedicated educators who are stepping into retirement after decades of service to the school district. Superintendent Larry James led the celebration, presenting each retiree with a clock — a symbolic token of appreciation
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 8 in Martin District Court: Tiffany Branham (arraignment) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance; improper registration plate; no/expired registration plates: Failure to appear. Lawson Brewer (arraignment) — Improper turning; license to be in possession: Order. John Michael Cornette (arraignment)
