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Martin County court docket for Jan. 20
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 20 in Martin District Court: John C. Adkins (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant, $5,000 cash. David J. Brown (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed Jan 16-22 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds recorded in her office through Jan. 22. Civil Suits Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jimmy D. Spence. Brown Food Service Inc. vs. Natasha C. Moore. Citibank NA vs. Nancy
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Local government meeting schedule: What Martin County residents should know
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — From the Fiscal Court to government boards and authorities, several public entities serve Martin County and are registered with the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Two additional entities serve the cities of Inez and Warfield. Together, these bodies form the framework of local government that oversees essential services, programs,
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Christmas in the Mountains counts its blessings after a successful year
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By the time Martin County Tourism officials gathered in the government center Jan. 20, the lights of Christmas in the Mountains had been packed away, the displays dismantled, the last checks still moving slowly through the mail. What remained was a ledger that balanced, a downtown that had
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Aging in the mountains: Regional plan takes shape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In the hills of the Big Sandy region, many homes are old, family networks are thin and wages are low. Aging often unfolds far from hospitals, grocery stores and public transit lines. A loose step on a front porch can become a medical emergency. A missed ride can mean a
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Federal judge orders Addiction Recovery Care to answer contempt charges
Filings cite alleged $27.7 million DOJ fraud settlement BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A federal judge has ordered Addiction Recovery Care LLC (ARC), a Kentucky-based addiction treatment company owned by Louisa residents Tim and Lelia Robinson, to appear in federal court this week to answer civil contempt charges for allegedly violating an earlier court order
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Seven Martin County Youth wrestlers advance to state
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Youth Wrestling turned in a strong day on the mats at the KWFC Region 6 Tournament Saturday at Martin County High School. The Cardinals claimed four regional championships, a runner-up, two fourth-place finishes and a sixth-place finish. Seven of Coach Andrew Chaffin’s youth matmen will advance to
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Martin County Middle wrestling wins Region 6 runner-up; 10 qualify for state
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School turned in a big day on the mats at the KFWC Region 6 Tournament, finishing as team runner-up and piling up a deep list of placers Friday at Martin County High School ahead of the snow and ice. Ten of Coach Andrew Chaffin’s middle school
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals Wrestling Club
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Cardinals middle school and youth wrestlers are the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. The club qualified 17 wrestlers combined for the state KFWC. Coach Andrew Chaffin’s matmen saw multiple champions and podium finishes across both divisions in the KFWC Region 6 tournament Friday and Saturday at Martin County
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Martin County issues boil water advisory
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Monday evening for customers along a section of Blacklog Road and surrounding areas after a break in an 8-inch main line. The advisory applies to customers from 1620 Blacklog Road at Jude’s Produce to 3256 Blacklog Road near the 40 East
