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Williamson man faces formal charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Williamson, West Virginia, man faces formal charges in connection with a drug-related incident that occurred earlier this spring. The Martin Circuit Court on May 27 announced that Brian K. Runyon, 53, stands accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication involving a controlled substance.
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 19 and 20 in Martin District Court: Blaine Adkins Jr. (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: Dismissed as settled. Linda Ball (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; improper registration plate; failure to produce insurance card; failure of
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office May 16-22. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported eight deeds recorded in her office. Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Timmothy C. Osborne. Peter Zajac vs. Mary Davis Poe et al. Community Trust Bank vs. Matthew Cooper. Portfolio Recovery
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Summer meals and EBT for children
INEZ — Free summer meals and grocery assistance are available to children through two programs fighting food insecurity while school is out. Martin County Schools Food Service will provide free meals to children ages 1 to 18 through the Sun Meals To-Go program. A separate initiative will deliver a one-time $120 EBT benefit to eligible
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Martin County students to participate in Rogers Explorers
Martin County students Hope Caldwell and Madelyn “Maddy” Goble are among 185 students – incoming high school freshmen – from Southern and Eastern Kentucky who have been selected to participate in the 2025 Rogers Explorers Program. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night summer leadership program presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership
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Four Martin County students graduate from Craft Academy
MOREHEAD — Four Martin County students were among the 88 graduates honored at Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics commencement ceremony on May 10. Jeffrey Childers, Addyson Crum, Kennedy Mills and Kirk Mills represented Martin County in the prestigious Class of 2025, which includes students from 47 counties across Kentucky.
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Martin County Pool to reopen June 1 after eight-year closure
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Pool will reopen June 1 after an eight-year closure. Assuming a contractor discovers no underground damage this week and finishes repairs on schedule. Officials are already taking applications for lifeguard positions in anticipation of the reopening. Martin County Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills said Aquatics Construction
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Police recover stolen Jeep on Wolf Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A report of a wrecked Jeep led Martin County law enforcement straight to a stolen vehicle Monday. The man behind the wheel, David Joshua Brown, 39, of Lovely, now faces a list of charges. Police arrested Brown on North Wolf Creek Road, where a Jeep had rolled off
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: David Joshua Brown, 39, of Lovely, was arrested Monday for receiving stolen property, selling or receiving a vehicle with removed or altered VIN, and prescription controlled substance not in proper container. Officers responded to North Wolf Creek Road, where a Jeep had rolled
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Martin County court dockets May 13 and 15
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 13 in Martin District Court: Janice Dawn Bowen (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Dismissed on condition no unlawful contact with Jeff Bowen. Connor Wesley Coffey (arraignment) — Speeding 9 mph over limit: Failure to appear. Drayden Christopher Duff (arraignment)
